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Manifesto "Give the Gift of Beauty"

 

Manifesto has a slogan that fits perfectly well for our modern, bustling life: "Give the gift of beauty."

How does Manifesto help you to make sure this happens? They produce some extremely good gummies in the form of Hair, Skin and Nail Vitamin Gummies.

The gummies contain a wide range of very carefully selected ingredients, but the key ingredients are biotin and astaxanthin powder, as well as inulin, sodium selenite, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, purple carrot juice and acai berry extract.

What are they for? They are designed to help you with your nails, your hair and your skin.

Many of us have been through the mill this last couple of years. Long COVID has laid many of us low and the effects for many include weak nails and problems with hair and skin.

So what better than Manifesto's Hair, Skin and Nail Vitamin Gummies to help you to get your hair, skin and nails back to how you want them to be?

It is a specially targeted formula which,  Manifesto points out, is "super-charged" with all natural ingredients. 

These ingredients are specially chosen and combined to support strong and healthy nails, hair and skin.

And their natural cherry flavour is quite delicious. 

My wife reports that she has already noticed a difference in how she feels after she has been taking them for a little while.

To learn more and to place your order please visit https://www.manifesto-nutrition.com/products/gummy-supplements-beauty.

A tin of sixty gummies costs £39.90 or if you place a subscription order you can save 15%.

Mince meat pies with real meat?

Whilst doing some research I found a very interesting YouTube channel which has many interesting recipes on it. Including one with an original 18th Century mince meat pie recipe which contains real meat.

Yes. That's correct. Real meat. It's actually why mince meat pies are still called mince meat pies because they all originally had meat in their recipes!

 

The channel called Townsends and the video is titled "Christmas Mince Pie - 18th Century Cooking with Jas. Townsend and Son S3E5" and we see Ivy and Jon hard at work in the kitchen.

The channel is aimed at Children, but they welcome all foodies to sign up and join in the foodie fun!

Atomy Colorfood Vitamin C

One of the first scientists to deeply research the benefits of consuming Vitamin C was Nobel Prize winning chemist and biochemist Linus C. Pauling.

Vitamin C was first identified as being the cure for the potentially fatal disease call scurvy, caused by Vitamin C deficiency. 

It is also known to be important in helping the body to fight off infections and to treat infections once established in the human body. Unlike most animals humans  cannot manufacture Vitamin C, so humans rely entirely on their diet for Vitamin C, including Vitamin C supplements. 

However, it must be realised that Atomy Colorfood Vitamin C is not just a standard Vitamin C supplement. It is designed specifically to ensure that you are helped to follow the 5 a day guidelines that health experts are promoting as vital to our continued good health.

As well as containing vitamin C, Atomy Colorfood Vitamin C also contains concentrated mango powder, freeze dried strawberries, pumpkin extract powder, mandarin extract powder, pomegranate extract powder, collagen from fish, extract of chicory powder, Phellinus linteus powder (it's a type of mushroom), turmeric extract powder and CoQ10.

It provides people with (on average) 556% of their daily value for vitamin C.

Vitamin C is a highly valued antioxidant and it can neutralise harmful and potentially dangerous free radicals know for having the potential to cause damage to our cell walls.

Atomy Colorfood Vitamin C is available in a powderised form which can be mixed with water. It has a rather pleasant sweet and sour mango flavour and the recommended intake is one packet every day.

Price to members is £17.00 per box of 90.

Please visit https://www.atomy.uk/uk/Home/Product/ProductView?GdsCode=B00121

This video explains more:-

You need to get Inside Out

Inside Out is a drink that tastes great but also has benefits, too.

Almost everyone has been there. A mission to just pop out for one, or maybe two drinks can turn into a marathon session and you are paying for it the next day with a monstrous hangover.

And we then feel guilty as we reach for painkillers and try to sort ourselves out by detoxing, promising never to be so silly ever again. But by then detoxing probably will not be of much help.

But this is where Inside Out can step in to be of assistance. 

Their Plant and Berry based drink is filled full of special antioxidants bespoke designed to help support a healthy liver. 

They describe it as their "drink before you drink" and point out that it will dramatically reduce your hangover.

Another plus point in this radical drink's favour is that it only has 29 calories per can. What are the ingredients? Water, hibiscus flower infusion, cranberry juice concentrate, natural goji extract, stevia, milk thistle, potassium sorbate and green tea extract.

How doe they taste? Absolutely delicious!

I'll have to confess when I tried them I wasn't expecting a hangover or even in the midst of one, but I was feeling below par. I was suffering from the aftereffects of long COVID and an unrelated sinus infection when I thought "In for a penny, in for a pound!" and tried Inside Out.

Did Inside Out help me? Yes, I think it did, as making sure your body is functioning as well as it can is a surefire way of helping it to detox which is, of course, a key way to get yourself feeling 100% again.

You can by them still or sparkling. Six 250ml cans cost £17.99 for still or sparkling. You can buy them direct at https://insideoutdrinks.co.uk/.

They are also looking for wholesale dealers or retailers to stock Inside Out, so if you would like bulk discounts, please get in touch with them.

Clear Lemon Meringue Pie

Probably everyone reading this post has made or at least eaten a lemon meringue pie.

However, I saw something on the Internet that intrigued me yesterday evening. A transparent lemon meringue pie.

I have done some research into the idea and have found that there are several websites and YouTube channels where people demonstrate their culinary skills and prowess by showing how transparent lemon meringue pies can be made.

I have decided to share several of these YouTube videos to see which one you like best.

I have every intention of having a go at this rather neat idea myself. What about you? Do you fancy having a bash at this yourself? It'll be a lot of fun!

 

Sun Chlorella alert

“ALERT: SUN CHLORELLA ARTICLE CORRECTION – in a recent article, I wrote that Sun Chlorella products were soy and gluten free. 

I have since been informed from the company that this is only the case with some of their newer UK products and that there are still products available to purchase that CONTAIN these allergens. Please check any packs carefully before use. The article has now been updated as appropriate.”

 

Sun Chlorella Powder

Sun Chlorella Powder A is an amazing form of Chlorella powder because it's not just in powder form, it is actually in a pulverised format produced using Dyno-Mill.

You have probably heard of Chlorella before. But what is it? It is a type of single-celled green algae.

It is a highly prized and very valuable food source because it is high in protein and other essential nutrients and vitamins.

Sun Chlorella Powder is of an unusually high quality due to the care with which it is grown and harvested and the fact that it is not just dried and ground up it is actually pulverised.

Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Powder is a described as a highly versatile product and contains vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron and fibre, amongst others.

You can use it as a sprinkle on salads or meals, including soups, etc. You can also combine it with your regular smoothies or even just stir it into a glass of water or perhaps some fruit juice if you would rather.

Sun Chlorella 'A' Powder 30 x 6g sachets cost £68.95 direct from https://www.sunchlorella.co.uk/.

Sun Chlorella 'A' 1500 x 200mg Tablets cost £87.95, if you prefer tablets to powders.

They also produce a range of other products that you should check out, too.

Reviewers of the products say that they are versatile and really do what they say on the tin, or packet in this case!

Please note: Although many Sun Chlorella products are soy and gluten free (especially their newer UK products) they have asked me to point out that there are still some products in their range that do contain the allergens soy and gluten.

Please check the allergen advice on any packs carefully before use.

(Please note this is a repost of an updated version of this feature,)

Mawish Superfood Blends

Mawish is a leader in producing superfood blends.

 Liquid Gold Turmeric Blend costs £8.99.

It is  powerful and nutritious blend that makes an amazingly flavour-packed drink. There's organic turmeric, cinnamon, vanilla and black pepper.

You can use this product in a number of ways. For example, golden turmeric lattes. Use in your kitchen to produce healthy and tasty meals.

Use with rice, grains, lentils and quinoa. Blend it into paella dishes or soups. 

At breakfast time you can create fantastic breakfast meals such as porridge or a smoothie in a bowl.

Use it in cheesecakes for some extra colour and taste. Or other culinary delights.

Liquid Energy Matcha Blend costs £13.99

This is interesting as it is a tube of Liquid Energy which mixes the highest organic ceremonial grade matcha green tea with vanilla beans to give a powerful, nutritious blend that would be quite at home ib a formal Japanese tea ceremony. The vanilla beans provide it with a wonderful finish. There's also no  bitterness, so those who might think that the matcha flavour isn't their cup of tea (sorry!) will be pleasantly surprised. 

Liquid Balance Maca Blend costs £8.99

This is naturally rich in iron, calcium, and vitamin C⁠, and is a great source of antioxidants. Liquid Balance can be used to satisfy sweet cravings or mix with a little cocoa powder for the ultimate hot chocolate indulgence. The ultimate in feel-good factors? You could be right!

How to use?

You can add half a tsp to a hot chocolate or your steamed milk to make a healthy salted caramel inspired latte. Add a tsp to your morning smoothie for a hormone balancing nutrient boost. Sprinkle into muesli, yoghurt, or your morning porridge

Add to your favourite baking recipes like banana bread, breakfast muffins, brownies, cookies

To learn more about Mawish Foods please visit https://mawishfood.com/.

They also have some nifty recipes and other products you can buy directly from their site.

There are special discount offers, too, which are well worth checking out.

They'll also make super Christmas presents, too.

Gut Biome Zooki. New from YourZooki

YourZooki has announced a new and exciting addition to their best-selling supplement range, Gut Biome Zooki.

It's not just good for you, it also tastes good too, with delicious extracts of lemon and blueberry.

It also features three hand-selected strains of live bacteria which are designed to maintain a healthy balance in your gut's microbiome. It's a colony of organisms that impact our digestive system, mood, energy, skin, metabolism, sleep, immune system and brain.

Each serving of Gut Biome Zooki contains a stunning 35 billion colony forming units of live bacteria, such as Lactobacillus Casei. Sub Rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium Infantis, and Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. 

Kept in sealed and totally airtight oral syringes that stop the premature germination of the bacteria, Gut Biome Zooki uses natural lipids to shield the live bacteria throughout its journey through your stomach and into the large intestine, where they can do their work.

Lactoferrin is employed to make certain the bacteria is kept stable. It also ensures it thrives all the way from the box right down into your gut. 

What exactly is the gut microbiome?

The ‘gut microbiome’ is the community of microbes that live in our gut, mainly our large intestine, or colon. 

It’s produced by trillions of microbes that live in harmony with us in a symbiotic relationship, meaning we depend on them for survival as they also depend on us for our survival.

There are thousands of different species that make up our microbiome, each require different nutrients and conditions for growth and each carry out different jobs in order to keep us healthy.

What's the role of your gut microbiome?

These gut microbes affect hormone production and regulation, make vitamins, influence our immune system, regulate our appetite, metabolism, mood and sleep and even communicate with our brain and nervous system.

One of the most important roles of our gut microbiome is to digest complex dietary fibre. When gut microbes eat fibre, they break it down into chemicals  like short-chain fatty acids, which keep our gut happy and healthy.

The company is a British owned family firm. It's already garnered itself a bit of a celebrity cult status with people like Radio DJ Nick Grimshaw, Jungle Queen Georgia Toffolo and  leading Award Winning Celebrity aesthetician Dr Nina Bal who recommends YourZooki “to every single one of my patients” and regards their supplements as “ground-breaking”. 

The YourZooki product range is officially recommended by the Queen’s pharmacist John Bell & Croyden and uses advanced micellar encapsulation to increase absorption.

Gut Biome Zooki is stocked online at www.yourzooki.com. A one month subscription can be purchased for £39.99.