Water sourcing secrets for Get More Vits products

Water sourcing secrets

Ever wondered where we source the water that goes into every bottle of Get More Vits? Well, we have the answer.

To get maximum nutritional bang for your buck, we believe that provenance is not to be underestimated, and with growing awareness of the importance of what we put in our bodies and the impact on our health, we thought we would let you in on our sourcing secrets. Our spring water is drawn directly from Hadrian’s Spring in the north of England, close to the Scottish border. With its’ own dedicated boreholes and on-site spring, our manufacturers extract water straight from Hadrian’s Well in the Cheviot Hills. Found within the Northumberland National Park, water here is filtered through limestone rock, providing us with water which tastes crisp and clear and is naturally rich in important minerals including higher levels of calcium and magnesium than most other bottled waters.

Here’s how we compare:

So next time you enjoy a bottle of Get More Vits, you can rest assured that you’re drinking some of the best water available in the UK, as well as getting a boost of essential vitamins.

Here are a couple of photos taken by Ant from our sales team on his last visit to the Spring in Northumbria.

Northumbria Springs - Water sourcing by Get More Vits — A view from Hadrian’s Well from the bank

Health | 28 May 2018

Get your summer glow on!

Get your summer glow on! Warmer weather means time for the big reveal, but if you suffer with skin issues like acne, eczema, psoriasis or are worried about the sun’s aging effects, read on for some simple tips to help protect your skin from the inside out. One of the main drivers for skin flare ups and skin aging is inflammation. This may sound abstract but in actual fact and regardless of skin health, if you experience allergies, aches and pains, digestive discomfort, difficulty losing weight or struggle with low mood, it’s highlylikely that inflammation is playing a role. What is inflammation and how can food help? Think of when you fall over and cut your knee, as immune system messengers flood to the site of injury you experience pain, swelling and redness – this is inflammation, and a completely normal reaction. This essential acute response helps us heal from injury and protect against infection. The problem is when inflammation becomes chronic, driven by a poor diet, stress, a lack of exercise, excess weight, smoking, alcohol and our environment. An ‘anti-inflammatory’ style diet can help to keep inflammation in check. This way of eating is a key ingredient in my skin health toolkit and one with which I have seen great results. Nourish skin from within in 5 easy steps: Load up with healthy fats Number 1 are omega 3 rich foods which have been shown to reduce inflammatory hormones in a similar way to anti-inflammatory drugs. Monounsaturated fats like olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado also provide skin soothing benefits

Eat 2-4 portions of oily fish per week -salmon, sardines, mackerel.
Drizzle salads with extra virgin olive oil or omega 3 rich flax or walnut oil.
Snack on nuts and seeds - walnuts, chia and flaxseed are particularly high inomega 3.
Steer clear of sunflower oil, peanut oil, margarines and processed spreads high inomega 6 and hydrogenated fats which can upset the delicate balance with anti- inflammatory hero omega 3 and make inflammation worse.

It’s all about the antioxidants Antioxidants work at a cellular level, helping to neutralise ‘free radicals’ and preventthem causing damage - minimising inflammation. Vitamin C and E are particularly powerful for healthy skin.

Eat the rainbow – the more richly pigmented your fruit and veg the better. Add blueberries at breakfast, choose dark green leaves for salads and switch carbs like rice or pasta for cauliflower or broccoli rice, courgetti or squash noodles. These days you’ll find them ready prepped in most supermarkets.

Enjoy a cuppa – regular tea, green tea and coffee all provide protective polyphenols.
Treat yourself to a glass of red wine, dark chocolate or a spoonful of peanut butter - they’re rich in resveratrol, shown to be a powerful force against oxidative stress and help slow the aging process.
Dark chocolate is also rich in flavanols that may protect against sun damage, so tuck in before your holidays!

Spice up your life! Herbs and spices can be as potent as anti-inflammatory drugs at combatting inflammation

Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric packs a powerful punch and can alsohelp manage blood glucose balance, crucial for weight loss. Add liberally tohomemade curries, or try turmeric tea.
Combine with black pepper which has it’s own effect anti-inflammatory effects andincreases the absorption of curcumin.
Compounds in ginger can block the release of pro-inflammatory hormones and isalso rich in antioxidants
Cinnamon helps to maintain blood sugar balance, important for weight management and keeping inflammation in check.

Pay attention to your digestion Your digestive system is home to around 100 trillion bacteria, outnumbering human cells by around 10-1, so it’s important you keep these little guys happy and healthy. In addition, between 70% and 80% of the immune system is based in the gut so for keeping skin healthy and inflammation under control, your gut could hold the key. Include a daily helping of:

Probiotics - live beneficial bacteria created during fermentation in yoghurt,sauerkraut, miso, kefir, kombucha
Prebiotic fibre - feeds healthy microbes, found in leeks, onions, garlic, oats, barley, green bananas, asparagus and chicory

Reduce Common food sensitivities can often show up in the skin as your immune system respondsto ‘foreign’ proteins so try reducing or removing these foods and you may notice an improvement.

Dairy – also contains hormones that can encourage inflammation, people with acne and eczema usually see a dramatic difference by reducing dairy
Gluten – can cause digestive problems and impact skin health too
Sugar promotes the release of the hormone insulin, too much of which can lead toweight gain, but sugar can also bind to collagen causing skin to become rigid and prone to wrinkles.

Becky offers personal nutritional therapy consultations, online coaching, functional testing and health talks at www.healthyhedonist.co.uk

Or try her free 7 day clear skin plan delivered straight to your phone through Facebook Messenger. Find out more at www.treatus.co

Health | 04 February 2020

Do You Need To Get More Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is a bit of a hot topic at the moment and especially if you have decided to change up your diet and move towards a more plant-based lifestyle, one you are likely to be aware of. Here we’ll talk about why vitamin B12 is so important and how to make sure you’re getting enough.

B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as cobalamin, involved in the metabolism of every single cell in the human body. It is particularly important for the normal functioning of the nervous system due to its’ role in the synthesis of myelin – the fatty sheath that coats and protects our nerves and the formation of red blood cells. It is also a co-factor in DNA synthesis and in the metabolism of fatty acids and amino acids – helping us to release energy from our food.

Naturally found in animal products - meat, fish, eggs and dairy, due to its importance for health, some foods are also fortified with B12, such as breakfast cereals, non-dairy milks and yoghurts, nutritional yeast (a common ingredient in vegan foods) and marmite. Other vegan sources of B12 include unwashed organic produce (it is found in the soil), mushrooms, nori seaweed, spirulina and chlorella.

Deficiency can be common, especially for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet and the recommendation is to take a supplement. People over 50 may also need to supplement or be mindful of their intake, because as we age, we naturally produce less stomach acid – this reduces our ability to absorb B12 from our food. Our needs are also increased during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Low levels of B12 can be fairly common and mild symptoms may go unnoticed. Signs of deficiency to look out for include weakness, tiredness, or feeling lightheaded, heart palpitations, a shortness of breath, pale skin, digestive disturbances, nerve problems like numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, loss of vision and cognitive issues such as depression, memory loss, or behavioural changes. Untreated, B12 deficiency can lead to anaemia, nervous system damage, fertility issues, bone and heart disease.

As B12 is non-toxic and water soluble, there is no harm in taking higher levels as the body will only absorb as much as it needs. If you are concerned about your B12 levels, you can ask to get them checked with your GP.

At Get More Vits HQ we are very pleased to announce the launch our brand-new Grapefruit flavoured Vitamin B12 drink, which contains 200% of the recommended RDA, helping more people to Get More Vits and live a healthier lifestyle every day.

Health | 17 April 2020

Raspberry Popsicles

It's finally Spring and the sun shining! Why not treat your little ones to a healthy snack to keep them cool and increase their intake of vitamins? Our easy to make Raspberry popsicles are the perfect mid-afternoon treat, and are sure to tantalise all taste buds. You can make these ice pops with any fruit you like, but we've chosen raspberries because they taste particularly yummy when frozen!

Raspberries are really nutritious too, they're packed full of protective nutrients like 'antioxidants' such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene that work as powerful protectors for the immune system, they're also a good source of fibre for healthy happy tummies. Preparation 20 mins prep 3 hours freezing Ingredients 150g raspberry 450g Greek-style yogurt (in whatever flavour you fancy, coconut is particularly yummy) Method Sieve the mixture to remove the seeds. Spoon the yogurt into a bowl and stir in your raspberry Purée. Mix together to get the yummy pink hue! Spoon into lolly moulds and push in sticks, pop into the freezer until solid.

What did we tell you? Easy peasy. Don't forget to wash your popsicles down with a tasty bottle of Get More Vits Kids. You can pick up our 4-packs for £2.20 in Sainburys or 2 £4 in Morrisons now.

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