09/18/2025
My Top 5 Supplements and the Why below.
There are a couple others like Vitamin D and B-Complex that I consider essential as well.
1) Organic Vegan Protein Powder
Protein is essential for many processes in the body and is readily available just about everywhere. Protein is known to be essential for many things including fat loss, muscle composition and detoxification. It has become a staple in many people’s diets for good reason. However, due to the poor quality of the majority of protein sources we have access to in the current marketplace, it can actually be very harmful to the body. With the food industry’s saturation of growth hormones, grain/corn feeding practices and poor living environments for the animals, our most common protein sources are becoming more and more toxic for our bodies.
This is why an organic vegan protein powder made from pea, rice or h**p will save you. Vegan protein can ease the digestive distress caused by the consistent consumption of poor quality diary. It can also supply the body with adequate amino acids without the toxic effects of animal protein. And - perhaps most importantly - it is relatively easy to find and CONVENIENT to consume.
Powdered protein is also pre-digested - meaning it is absorbed easier by the body - and in turn, reduces the stress placed on the digestive system caused by whole food protein which can be difficult for some people to break down. Additionally, we love a “base” protein like this because it can be used as the carrier supplement with other powders (like a greens powder!), and can be part of a comfortable “routine” when taken with other supplements for the day.
2) Organic Greens Powder
Why not just eat organic veggies? If only it were that simple! Consuming a diverse variety of organic veggies can be: 1) time consuming and 2) expensive. If it's possible for you to eat an array of organic veggies all the time, then FULL STEAM AHEAD! But… if you find veggies are hard to fit into your lifestyle, investing in a high-quality, organic greens powder is going to be a game changer in helping you get what your body needs.
A good quality greens powder contains such a highly concentrated amount of essential vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals - which are absolutely vital to total body wellness. Greens help regulate pH levels to be more alkaline and they can stabilize blood sugar, increase natural energy and add healthy fiber to your day. Another added benefit to these powders is the fact that most vegetables contained within stimulate our bodies' detoxing abilities. As we have learned, keeping toxicity at bay is one of the most crucial elements to health and happiness for the long term.
3) Probiotics
Probiotics have been a hot topic for a while and for good reason. As many of us have come to realize, keeping our GUT balanced and healthy is arguably the most important thing we can do for our well-being. Think of your gut as an ecosystem, much like the rain forest: the more diverse the species living there, the more it thrives and stays healthy. Everything we consume affects our gut positively or negatively - unfortunately in today’s society, it is the latter and not the former for most people. Probiotics provide the gut with “fertilizer,” or a means to help add healthy bacterial diversity back to our microbiome. Our gut bacteria is the gatekeeper of digestion and absorption. Without balance here, none of the food we eat can truly do its job. Our gut is also directly correlated to our immune system and hormonal health; without a stable & healthy gut, our immunity can (and will!) tank… which means more sickness, less energy and constant brain fog.
Your gut is your secret weapon to success - keep this thriving and you'll continue to live in optimal health.
4) Magnesium
Magnesium is a very powerful vitamin that is often overlooked as part of people’s daily regimens. It is a responsible co-factor for over 300 reactions in the body and 75% of woman do not meet the recommended daily allowance. Magnesium, when consistently circulating through the body, shifts our body out of the sympathetic nervous system (stress) and into the parasympathetic state (calm and rejuvenation.) It also can help with depression and other related mood disorders. This supplement- when consumed in a full spectrum form - really amplifies your wellness regimen.
5) Omega 3
Omega 3s are the most important fatty acid we receive from our diet, yet they are commonly in short supply inside our bodies. The anti-inflammatory properties of Omega 3 is one of its most important benefits. Those who eat a standard American diet filled with processed and restaurant foods normally have an inverse ratio of Omega 6s to Omega 3s, which creates a cascade of inflammation in the body. When there is too little Omega 3s and too many Omega 6s, it can lead to many inflammatory diseases that negatively impact cardiovascular function, blood pressure, the brain, the liver, joints, mood, skin and many more.
Adequate amounts of Omega 3s can be obtained naturally in wild caught sardines, salmon and mackerel. If eaten 4-5x per week, you will likely not need a supplement. However, most people do not consistently eat these foods, so supplementing their diet with Omega 3s becomes imperative.
