Detox Trading November Newsletter

November Newsletter

We hope you have been enjoying the autumn and all the beautiful colours that come with it. We can certainly feel the seasons’ change, the darker and longer evenings have begun to set in, the mornings are forst filled and chillier. It’s the time of year when we put on our warm toasty slippers, dig out our hot water bottles and have mugs of warming drinks to help see us through the winter.


We had a fantastic response to our September competition and the £100 voucher went to Violet Michalik! We hope you enjoy your goodies. Thank you all for participating. Watch this space for more competitions!


We have been busy here at Detox Trading HQ tasting, mixing, and experimenting with delicious new products which we are excited to finally share with you.
New in stock, we have our 'Earth Hug' mushroom hot chocolate, organic mango powder, organic carrot powder, red yeast rice powder and last but definitely not least californian spirulina.


These products not only have some incredible health benefits but most of them also taste amazing, we're sure you will agree!


Read on below to find out more about our new products and have a watch of our latest video.
All the best and a Happy November from the Detox Trading team

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  New in Stock  

Earth Hug Mushroom Hot Chocolate

We have been perfecting this recipe for a while and we can honestly say its absolutely delicious! It's a stimulating and warming seasonal drink, the perfect drink to see us through the autumn and winter months. It has our four favourite mushrooms in it: Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga and Reishi. This magical combination is great for mental stimulation, immune boosting and overall feelings of happiness and wellbeing as well as a whole host of other benefits. We highly recommend giving it a try!

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  New in Stock  

Organic Mango Powder
 

A tropical treat, our freeze dried organic mango powder is bursting with vitamins and antioxidants. It has beta carotene and zeaxanthin which are known for supporting healthy eyes and vision, healthy skin and are also all round immune boosters. The perfect addition to your morning juices and smoothies- its a tasty treat.

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New in Stock   Organic Carrot Powder Brimming with carotenoids, our organic carrot powder is incredibly versatile and can  be used internally or externally. It has high levels of vitamins A and B which can help with circulation and boost the immune system. It is also used in skin prducts as it helps to  reduce scars and keep skin looking radiant.    BUY HERE    New in Stock    Red yeast rice powder Red yeast rice powder is a fermented product, made by fermenting a type of yeast with  rice. It has been used in chinese medicine for years as a digestive and circulatory aid,  it is now popular in relation to circulatory support. This product contains Monacolin K,  and comes with a few contraindications so we recommend doing your own research  before trying.  BUY HERE     New in Stock    Californian Spirulina Californian spirulina is perfect for those of you who have been eagerly waiting for the hawaiain to come back into stock. We have found it to be the same very high quality,  in colour, taste and texture!   BUY HERE

 Thank you for your continued support, from the Detox Trading Family 

Boost Your Workout with Plant-Based Protein

Working out requires a lot of energy, as such, it's a good idea to eat energy-boosting, healing and beneficial foods to support your physiology. What you eat before and after hitting the gym can make a big difference to your workout and the results you will see for all your hard work. It's a common misconception that eating meat and dairy is key to getting enough protein, but in fact there are a lot of plant-based protein sources that can do wonders for your workout, are great for your health and boast many other benefits like vitamin B to boost energy, magnesium for optimal muscle and nervous system functions, and iron for good blood flow. 

Here are some plant-based proteins you can eat pre or post workout so you can train harder with more energy and recover faster. Add them to smoothies and juices, incorporate them in your breakfast, lunch, dinner or pre-work out snack. 

Spinach

One of the best sources of plant-based iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and protein is spinach. It helps deliver energy to the muscles as well as oxygen to the bloodstream to ensure healthy blood flow. Moreover, spinach can also prevent muscle breakdown. A cup of spinach contains around 5 grams of protein, thus, it can also aid you in keeping your blood sugar steady and improve lean muscle mass. Fresh spinach is super versatile and can be used in any of your meals or use spinach powder for a convenient spinach hit. 

Chia

Chia seeds can absorb up to a whopping 12 times their weight in water, often taken by athletes to boost energy these little seeds can help to super charge your workout. Chia seeds contain iron, B vitamins, potassium, protein, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids, and a lot of fibre to stimulate you to exercise longer. Chia seeds are tasteless so they are great to add to smoothies, make chia pudding or try chia seed protein powder for a easily consumable alternative. 

Spirulina

This deep blue-green powder is incredibly rich in protein and is actually one of the few sources of plant-based foods that has more protein per 100g that meat. Not only is spirulina a protein powerhouse it is also rich in vitamins B6, B12, C, D and E, a huge range of minerals including iron, chlorophyll, iodine, magnesium, potassium, folic acid and tons more. Spirulina can be beneficial for healthy digestion, metabolism, blood pressure, blood glucose levels and circulation, connective tissue, and bone and joint support. 

Cacao

Cacao is another good source of energy and protein that has a delicious chocolate taste. It gives you an endorphin boost and contains a large dose of iron to deliver oxygen to your cells more efficiently. It's also a rich source of magnesium which can relieve muscle aches and spasms, aid sleep and increase energy levels. Cacao powder can be added to your smoothies or porridge, incorporated in to puddings, cakes and breakfast bowls.

Coconut butter

Coconut butter does not only contain fibre and oil from the coconut fruit, but it also has MCT fats that help distribute immediate energy to the cells via the liver and help provide a mood boost, too! You can add coconut butter to any of your meals to replace butter, oils and spreads, add to your snack before you hit the gym for an extra boost 

Plant-based protein powders

There are a huge variety of protein powders available to buy now, each with differing protein contents and added extra benefits. Hemp, pea, pumpkin, sunflower and chia are just a few of our favourites. 
When shopping around for your favourite protein powder be sure to look at the ingredients, some brands will add refined sugar, artificial flavours and emulsifiers to try to improve taste and texture but this decreases the quality of the product. Look out for pure, organic proteins that can actually create a big difference in your workout and your lean muscle mass. Protein powders are super simple to add to soups, stews, smoothies and juices, or use them in baking. We especially like adding them to pancakes, muffins and other baked breakfast goodies for a morning boost. 

Detox Trading offers plant-based proteins that will help boost your energy, build and tone muscle, sustain you for longer and replace whey or soya from your post workout shake. Visit our website for our full range of protein packed products here. ​

Superfoods Good for your Brain

Chia means strength and Chia Seeds contains large amount of omega-3, calcium, antioxidants, iron, protein, fibre, and potassium which gives energy and stamina for the brain.

Acai is known to enhance brain health and improve cognitive abilities, packed with antioxidants with ORAC, omega-3, vitamins, and protein.

Goji Berries are said to improve the sharpness of your brain and help you retain information more efficiently and may help in reducing damaging inflammation of the brain as well as reducing the accumulation of toxins in the brain.

Spirulina also has many brain improving benefits, it is said to reduce the degeneration of the brain and prevents brain damage and studies have shown that it can reverse damage done to the brain from process of ageing.

Cacao has lots of minerals and nutrients that help boost the brains neurotransmitters and creates serotonin (the hormone that makes you happy) that keeps you calm. It has to raw to get the most nutritional benefit.

Maca is a fabulous superfood is known to improve the brains neurochemistry and helps fight against depression, stress, anxiety and acts as a mood enhancer.

Coconut is known as a great fuel to enhance healthy brain function with its rich source of medium chain triglycerides (MCT). 

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) go straight to your liver to be processed into ketones which are then sent to the brain to be used for fuel. Being a stable fuel supply, coconut is considered to be great fuel for your brain by supporting your brain’s learning capabilities and memory retention.

Curcumin which comes from Turmeric shows neuroprotective properties and is said to help neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and Alzheimer's.