LOVE is in the air. Can you smell the roses and strawberries dipped in chocolate? Mmm, what about a little taste of champagne?
We won’t judge anyone who partakes in the occasional guilty pleasure, but isn’t it peculiar that we choose to gift our love with things that aren’t actually healthy for our loved ones?
Forrest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.” Well, actually Forrest, we know exactly what we’re going to get: divine, yet momentary bliss followed by sliding down a slippery slope of regret. Sugar does no body, any good.
We know these sugary and delightful treats are traditional (and easy) Valentine’s Day items, but how are they treating your and your loved ones’ bodies? What if you tried something different, say out of the (chocolate) box?
Leave the chocolates behind and opt for something healthier, like one of our 9 “Love Potions.” Don’t be silly–these aren’t witchy potions made with voodoo magic, but herbs and superfoods have been known to conjure up real health benefits. Pure Planet’s 9 Love Potions provide you with some of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts: Organic Tart Cherry, Aloe Vera, Ionic Elements and Ginseng. The best part: you can add these to most anything you already drink!
These treats can actually treat! Go figure.
Benefits
Organic Tart Cherry is made from tart cherry concentrate. Tart cherries are so rich in antioxidants, that they provide incredible benefits that can an impact on immune system function and even help regulate metabolism. And that’s just the tip of the cherry-flavored iceberg. According to a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the melatonin present in tart cherries has effects similar to insomnia medications–the small group studied reported better and deeper sleep. Plus, our Tart Cherry is pretty delicious, so there’s that.
Aloe Vera 40x contains fresh aloe vera concentrate. Like tart cherries, aloe has so many benefits. For one thing, aloe vera is used to aid with stomach and digestive issues, like constipation. The aloe liquid actually increases the water content in your intestines and helps normalize healthy bacteria. This also helps with hydration and liver function.
Ionic Elements contains fulvic acid and trace minerals. Fulvic acid provides your body electrolytes that fuel your body at the cellular level. Pretty cool, right? This helps your cells easily absorb minerals and nutrients. Plus, it can help with digestions too!
Last, but not least is Ginseng. Our liquid-extract White American Ginseng (not Red/Panax Ginseng!) packs a healthy energy push, without jittery effects. Plus, ginseng has been said to help stimulate physical and mental activity, and even responses to stress. It’s the perfect compliment to morning or afternoon tea!
Love Potions
Pick a Love Potion combo that’s perfect for you or your loved one. Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥
Learn more about:
Tart cherry: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ways-cherry-juice-benefits-you
Aloe Vera: https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/aloe-vera-juice-benefits#3
Ionic Elements: https://www.livestrong.com/article/111554-fulvic-acid-benefits/
Ginseng: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262982.php
Beets are an underrated yet magical vegetable that can help boost athletic performance with their nitrates and antioxidants. Okay, maybe we’re exaggerating the magical part, but they are mighty, little roots.
And they don’t just benefit athletes! Beets can help keep older folks get healthier, too! A study at Wake Forest University showed that drinking a beetroot juice supplement before working out helps the brain perform more efficiently. The University also found that a daily dose of beetroot juice can improve physical endurance and blood pressure for elderly patients with heart failure. Pretty cool, huh?
Why not add beets to your diet? Well, because they’re messy and time-consuming to prepare.
However, with our beet products, it’s way easier. Just add our Organic Power Beets powder to your favorite dish and enjoy healthy joint support! Let’s take a look at some fun recipe ideas.
Yummy Bowls
Beet powder can easily be added to any bowl for a tasty and healthy result!
- Add Power Beets to a breakfast bowl
https://mayihavethatrecipe.com/beet-the-heat-breakfast-smoothie-bowl/
- Add Power Beets to a Cherry Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
https://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/cherry-pineapple-smoothie-bowl
Favorite Dishes
Give these classic dishes a delicious twist by using Power Beets!
- Use Power Beets to make Red Beet Pancakes
https://weelicious.com/2011/06/28/red-beet-pancakes/
- Substitute beet powder for beets in this healthy alternative to spaghetti: zucchini spaghetti with beetroot pasta sauce
https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-vegan-beet-pesto-pasta-230823
Got any recipe ideas? Let us know!
Want to learn more about beets?
https://www.disabled-world.com/medical/supplements/beet-it.php
Who doesn’t love a good workout? Veteran athletes know the key to a good workout is preparation. Preparing with protein shakes and energy drinks is pretty common, but there’s a magical little vegetable that can help make the most out of your workouts, too—we’re sure you’ve heard by now. It’s beets!
A study by the University of Exeter’s School of Sport and Health Sciences reported that beet juice can increase athletic stamina. Two different groups of cyclists were studied for six days. Group 1 drank half a liter of beet juice while group 2 drank a currant drink. The beet root group cycled an average of 16 percent longer! The same group had lower resting blood pressure as well and better oxygen re-uptake levels!
Part of the reason is that beets contain nitrates, which can power up your workouts. These can be found in other vegetables, but beets are one of the most abundant nitrate sources. Nitrates help bring oxygen to muscles, helping them pump more efficient and for a longer period of time – giving you a way better workout.
For a good, strong workout, you’ll need to be prepared for the recovery afterward. Excessive sweating means an excessive lose of electrolytes. And all that high-octane action can cause inflammation. Beets are so magical that they can even help with that! Beet juice is high in potassium, which helps balance fluid levels and electrolytes. It also contains betaine, which can help reduce chronic inflammation.
We got the beets!
We’re such big fans of beets that we didn’t make just one beet product, but two! Both of the dry-mix beverages are specially formulated to give you the best workout possible: from start to finish. Take the Pre-Workout before your workout and take Rapid Recovery Fuel afterwards.
- Organic Power Beets Pre-Workout: Promote healthy blood flow and stable energy for a strong workout. With some extra support from Yerbe Mate and Rhodiola Root, this helps support healthy adrenal function and hydration for all athletic levels.
- Organic Power Beets Rapid Recovery Fuel: Promote a better recovery after workouts with a special superfoods blend that helps support electrolyte levels and healthy joint function.
If you didn’t like the taste of beets when you were younger, don’t worry (we won’t tell your parents, it’s our secret)! These products are available in tasty and natural flavors. Why would we use an artificial flavor? You want to burn those calories, not gain them back! Both are affordably priced and conveniently packaged, all you have to worry about is getting that cardio in!
Hello! Welcome to the Pure Planet blog.
This is where you can find recipe inspiration, health trends, details about our superfoods products and helpful tips for living a clean, green life.
You might be saying to yourself, “Okay, cool, but who are you, anyway?”
We’re glad you asked!
Who Are We?
Pure Planet’s owners began their mission over 25 years ago to provide everyone access to raw, organic and plant-based nutritional products. While we have grown since then, they continue to formulate new products, while perfecting legacy blends with the same attention to detail. All of Pure Planet’s ingredients are carefully selected to nourish at the cellular level, helping the body’s ability to function in the most optimal way – from metabolism to mental acuity.
Since we believe that our beautiful planet provides us with everything we need to live a happy, healthy life, it is very important for us to be mindful of our relationship with the Earth. Just like the planet defends our health, we defend and protect our planet by minimizing our impact and improving our practices.
Why Us?
There are SO many organic companies out there, so why should you trust us? Well, for one thing, we are personally partnered with the farmers and suppliers of our ingredients. We have been to many of the farms where our food is grown and continually meet with our farmers and producers, so we can ensure their methods are purely organic.
Plus, we’re our own manufacturer. How cool is that?! Not only do we control the sourcing of each ingredient, we make sure that the nutrition is preserved in every ingredient from original seed to final product. Only the best for you!
So, although we are just launching this blog, we have been pure and true, since ’92.
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