When Life Gives You Lemons

Let's sure hope they're Lulu! All puns aside - when supermodel Miranda Kerr swears by her ritual of hot lemon water to fuel her morning - you know lemons must be more than a juicy joke. It is crucial to start your day off thriving with a hefty amount of h20 and vitamin C. And no, sorry mum but your daily OJ and coffee doesn't cut it. A nutritionist would recommend a morning consumption of 16oz of water (try 2 big cups). This will jump start your digestion and amplify your body's natural detoxification. Adding some fresh squeezed lemon juice to this h20 dose would give it a little flavor and big nutrient punch of vitamin C.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that plays a vital role in your body's production of a thriving protein - collagen. Collagen was the the health buzz word of 2018 and is only getting bigger. Collagen is a structural protein that is most known for its magical effect in thickening hair, radiant skin and flawless nails. Not only does this powder boost your daily protein intake by 20 grams but also heals your gut lining for an ultra healthy microbiome. Think happy gut happy life!

Now my thriving trick is to reap the benefits of lemons and collagen together. I start my mornings off with two cups of fresh squeezed lemon water mixed with two scoops of collagen. Some nutritionists claim that it is best to drink collagen on an empty stomach for maximum absorption. The key to combining both ingredients is to ensure that the collagen synthesis is developed in body with the support of the additional vitamin C.

The three brands that I have seen the best results from are Vital Proteins, Ancient Nutrition and Bulletproof. They can all be found either on Amazon, CVS, Whole Foods and Target. When I first dipped into the collagen trend, I tested the waters with a less expensive brand. I would often find accessible alternatives in the health food isles of HomeGoods and Marshalls.

It was not until my beloved mother splurged on Bulletproof's collagen that I recognized a thriving difference in my hair, skin and nails. Pro tip: if the natural smell/taste of the powder does not jive with your morning routine - opt for adding a few squeezes of honey! Flavored collagen is also very yummy mixed in with your AM coffee and a vitamin C pill on the side. Thriving can be easy peasy lemon squeezy!