Fit as a Mama Bear

Helping make fitness, healthy food and natural living PRACTICAL for busy moms!

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Snacks
    • Breakfast
    • Smoothies
    • Main Meals
    • Desserts
  • Motherhood
    • Healthy Pregnancy
  • DIY
  • Get Fit
    • Full Body Workouts At Home For Moms
    • Basic Weight Loss Calculator
  • Healthy Living
  • Podcast
  • Shop
    • Organic Beauty Products
    • Energizing Coffee
    • Diy Beauty Ingredients
    • Pantry Ingredients

Disclosure: I have an advertisement relationship with the stores and ads in this post. Check out my disclaimer here.

You are here: Home / Healthy Living / 7 Superfoods To Boost Health

Last Updated on Mar 8th, 2020 fitasamamabear

10 Superfoods & Supplements I Use Regularly

It’s no secret that I strive for an uber healthy but balanced lifestyle. If you’ve read through my journey to health you’ll know that this hasn’t been a quick, or even full conscience, choice. It’s just what I do. And while there are many ways to improve your health, there’s also many items that boost your nutrition even further. These items are more commonly known as superfoods.

Superfoods To Boost Health

Note: this post contains affiliate links. For more information click here.

Superfoods are exactly what the name entails: a superior food. While eating vegetables is no doubt awesome for you, consuming some of the foods below is all out amazing. These foods tend to be nutritionally dense and loaded (more so than normal) with health boosting nutrients.

The truth is, for a long time I laughed at the word “superfood”. To me, eating pre-made yogurt was pretty darn healthy!

And even after altering my nutritional habits pretty radically, I still never utilized the foods below. Why? Some of them I had never heard of but mainly I didn’t really see the need to have them in my diet. After all, “I eat healthy enough already” (<– how many times have you uttered those words?!).

It wasn’t until the last two years that I really began making use of superfoods and including them in my diet. Part of this is because I started reading so much regarding cancer and nutrition (thanks initially to Chris Beat Cancer.

The more I read about it the more I began making a few tweaks here and there to mine, and my daughters diet. We obviously already reduce sugar intake and eat balanced, veggie filled meals. But improvements can always be made.

When it comes to supplements, it’s been a bit of a different story. I used to take a lot of supplements. Sometimes, I think that’s the natural way to go when you work in the fitness world. Now-a-day’s there’s very few supplements I take unless I’m trying to fix a specific issue.

Because the truth is, while there are certain benefits to pre-workout shakes, CLA and so many other “gym” supplements, for the average mama looking to become healthier they’re really not overly necessary.

So below are 7 Superfoods & Supplements that I use on a daily or extremely regular basis.

Keep in mind that I am not a doctor. These supplements are items I take personally because I believe they will improve my overall health. Some are more tame than others but before consuming them (specifically the supplements) chat with your doctor first. I feel the need to say “reader discretion is advised”... you know, liability and all that 😉

Superfoods to boost health

Organic Cacao Powder

Honestly, I freaking love cacao powder. So much so, that I have an entire blog post dedicated to its awesomeness.

On top of it having a host of benefits (more calcium than cow’s milk, lots of antioxidants, high in magnesium etc) it also tastes great because, well, chocolate!

 

Cacao powder is chocolate in one of its purest forms. The powder itself is a bit bitter tasting but when mixed with maple syrup or your choice of sweetener it’s utterly delicious.. and healthy! I use cacao powder for an insane amount of things but here’s a few of my favorites:

Chocolate Banana Nice Cream, Dairy Free Hot Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Green Smoothie

My go-to brand of cacao powder is Organic Traditions. Truthfully they’re just a kick butt brand with quality items.

 

Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea

I first heard about this tea in my cancer/nutrition books. It’s been touted about for quite a while in other cultures and has been shown to aid in natural cancer treatment. The tea has been said to have very strong anti-carcinogenic properties and can reduce tissue damage.

The more I looked into it the more I learned about its other benefits also- improvements in digestion, cardiovascular health and fever reduction.

The more I read, the more I fell in love with it. Now-a-days I add a spoonful to my daily loose leaf tea in the morning. It’s simple and full of benefits.

There are various places to buy this tea but once again I place my trust in Organic Traditions. If I’m going to drink the tea to boost my health I might as well make sure it’s a quality product.

Turmeric peach ginger smoothie

Turmeric

Turmeric is.. everything. I have become mildly obsessed with this herb because it has so many health benefits! You can read all about Why I Love Turmeric but the biggest reason is it’s anti-inflammatory properties.

It can help boost your health because its purpose is to reduce inflammation. This nor only helps prevent disease but can combat arthritis too.

 

Chlorella

This superfood is a recent addition to regime. Chlorella is a cousin to spirulina, which is a freshwater algae. It’s been said to be one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet.

 

It has a high protein content (which I love) but is primarily known for its detox abilities (which makes it great for cancer patients which is where I first heard of it) and it’s immune boosting properties.

That said, some of the reading I’ve done talks about chlorella being “too much of a good thing”. Basically, be careful intaking a lot of this superfood if:

  • You’re pregnant
  • Have iodine allergies
  • Have clotting disorders

Personally I add about half a teaspoon to my smoothies a couple times per week (this is the chlorella I use). If you want some more information on this superfood, Wellness Mama has an awesome write up on it!

Healthy green smoothie

Matcha

By now, you’re probably heard of Matcha Tea! Matcha is a POTENT tea full of ECG’s and so many other vitamins and minerals. It’s been shown to help boost the metabolism, detox your body, perk you up, lower cholesterol.. literally everything.

One of the easiest ways people consume matcha is by drinking it. And don’t get me wrong, a matcha latte isn’t too bad. Buuttt I normally don’t have time to make them. Instead, I add a bit into my smoothies a few times per week.

I know, I know, you’re probably wondering what I don’t add into my smoothies! It’s kind of crazy really 😛

 

Mushroom…. Coffee!

Yup, you read that right. I have totally become obsessed with mushroom coffee (check out my favorite blends). Mushrooms are loaded with health benefits (antioxidants, immune system boosts, and whatnot) but I really became obsessed with the coffee when I noticed the extra increase in energy.

Mamas, if you need some extra energy check out the Chaga & Lions Mane blend, it’s become a staple for me and I find it gives me a mini energy jolt on top of all the health benefits and a focus boost when I need to get sh*t done (which, as a work at home mom is always).

Collagen

I. Love. Collagen.

Really and truly I am a firm believer that collagen is pretty much the essence of life 😀 You may be wondering where you’re heard of collagen before and that would be via bone broth!

One of the reasons homemade bone broth is so good for you is because it’s full of collagen. This superfood helps your skin and nails grow and replenish. It heals your gut, it improves your joints, the list goes on.

homemade energy balls

Collagen is a protein and an awesome one. Easily one you need to be getting in. However, making and drinking bone broth everyday doesn’t always happen- which is why collagen powder rocks.

I have two brands that I love on this actually. I do like to use this brand and find it works well in (you guessed it) smoothies but I also adore the Perfect Supplements brand which is grass fed and works really well in homemade cold fighting gummy bears, hot chocolate or even mixed into yogurt when I need it. Really, having some on hand is awesome.

 

Vitamin D

I live in Canada. This means that while snow is pretty I don’t get a lot of daily sunshine. Since vitamin d helps with calcium absorption, immune function, preventing inflammation etc.

This vitamin can’t be made so it needs to be obtained from an outside source. Which is why myself and my girls rock vitamin d drops daily.

Note: all of these health boosting ingredients can be purchased through my favorite retailer Well.ca– and the best part is that they offer free shipping!

 

Don’t forget to pin these superfoods!

Superfoods to boost health

There you have it! The truth is, those are the basic superfoods I consume on a daily or regular basis. In attempting to keep this blog post a somewhat regular length I didn’t touch upon protein powders (why I use them and why you may not need them), fish oil, loose leaf tea or any of that fun. These are just my favorites.

Everyone has a different idea on what it means to be healthy. For me, that means preventing disease and being able to move and feel the way I want. These superfoods don’t erase or top food daily habits but I do think that they boost you in the right direction.

 

Related Posts:

  • E-book- Sunday SmoothiesE-book- Sunday Smoothies
  • Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe - No Banana (dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, vegan, whole30)Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe - No Banana…
  • Episode 1 - Introduction & 5 Healthy Living TipsEpisode 1 - Introduction & 5 Healthy Living Tips
Last updated on 03/08/2020

Filed Under: Healthy Living Tagged With: cacao, clean eating, healthy eating, nutrition, superfoods

Comments

  1. Megan Stevens says

    05/31/2018 at 5:21 pm

    I use some of these daily as well, especially collagen. Thanks for sharing your choices!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/31/2018 at 7:25 pm

      Collagen is so perfect! Works in so much 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rachel says

    05/31/2018 at 5:24 pm

    These are all fantastic!! I’ve heard of most of them but had forgotten about some of them…. Except cacao, turmeric, and collagen…. Use those on the daily 😉 But now I really want to get the others and incorporate them into my diet! Thanks for sharing =)

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/31/2018 at 7:25 pm

      Haha I think I may live off of cacao…. my favorite! Hope you got some new ideas!

      Reply
  3. Daniela says

    05/31/2018 at 6:08 pm

    What a powerhouse of nutrients all in one post! This is a wonderful list of so much goodness! 🙂

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/31/2018 at 7:26 pm

      Definitely out favorites!

      Reply
  4. Raia Todd says

    05/31/2018 at 6:28 pm

    I love that the first one listed is cocao powder. Haha! ‘Cause it’s NECESSARY for life.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      05/31/2018 at 7:30 pm

      Haha it’s definitely necessary to my life! 😀

      Reply
  5. Gina Badalaty says

    06/04/2018 at 1:35 pm

    Such a good list! I can’t add supps to my diet without doctor approval, but fortunately I have an appointment this week. I want to add collagen and maybe Chorella! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear says

      06/04/2018 at 11:59 pm

      I’m so so happy to hear you talk to your doc about superfoods! Just because they’re natural doesn’t mean everyone is ok taking them. I love collagen because it’s such a killer natural protein- and it goes well in everything!

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Top 10 Gifts For The Fitness Chick - Fit as a Mama Bear says:
    10/19/2018 at 1:10 am

    […] (or can take a peek into their cupboards) but them a big jug of their favorite protein powder (or superfood!). It seems silly but this is really an awesome gift for any gym […]

    Reply
  2. Pomegranate Benefits + An Indulgent Recipe - Fit as a Mama Bear says:
    04/08/2019 at 5:01 am

    […] low foods, it’s no secret that I love the opposite: real food loaded with healthy fuel we need, quality superfoods and tasty […]

    Reply
  3. Chunky Monkey Smoothie With Caramel Drizzle - Fit as a Mama Bear says:
    07/03/2019 at 9:15 am

    […] of the most used superfoods in my house is cacao powder (check out my most-used superfoods), not to be mistaken for cocoa […]

    Reply
  4. Amazing Turmeric Benefits & How To Increase It In Your Diet says:
    03/09/2020 at 3:22 pm

    […] creating and implementing healthy habits will be what keeps you healthy long-term, making use of superfoods like turmeric powder (and reaping the turmeric benefits)will help give your immune system a […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Primally Pure Natural Deodorant that works

About Me

About Me

Hey There! I’m Shelby, a Certified Strength Coach (CSCS) and certified nutrition coach (PN) in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!

Categories

RSS Fit As A Mama Bear Podcast

  • How To Start Eating Real Food (and make it practical for busy moms!)

Don't Miss a Post!
Get the Weekly Newsletter Sent Right to Your Inbox!

Top Post:

  • Pinterest image with text: homemade raspberry mocktail in a mason jar with fruit behind it Five Tasty, Healthy Pregnancy Mocktails For Summertime
  • Homemade body butter photos in different jars and text. The Do’s & Don’ts Of Natural Skincare Products
  • Four images of homemade bath bombs, the first of the bath bombs complete and being held and the other three of in process images making the bath bombs. How To Make Bath Bombs- Tips & Tricks
  • 6 Hip Exercises You Should Do While Pregnant
  • Pinterest image with text: yogurt pancakes on plate with jam on top and maple syrup behind in ramekin High Protein Yogurt Pancakes
Use Code mamabearfit For Discount
Use Code mamabear15 For Discount

Get the Newsletter

Sign up and get weekly updates sent right to your inbox!

DISCLAIMERS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The content on Fit as a Mama Bear is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

  • Contact
  • Podcast Guest
  • Work With Me
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
  • Advertise
DISCLAIMERS As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The content on Fit as a Mama Bear is provided for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified health care professional before acting on any information presented here. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products mentioned are intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy