35 A day FRUIT & VEGETABLE SUPER+foods
Support and energise your body on every level by topping up your daily nutrition the easy way with Pretty Pea 35 A Day Super+Food capsules. A certified organic and vegan whole food supplement containing some of the most nutrient-dense ingredients on the planet. Super+Foods is a multi-nutrient formula with a range of greens, fruits & berries, vegetables & herbal superfoods plus with bio-active enzymes. Quality ingredients in easy to take capsules that are importantly easily assimilated in the body as Super+Foods are in their most natural food form balanced state. No synthetic man-made ingredients. This super-supplement is Soil Association organic quality for optimum absorption, nourishment and love for your body because quality counts.£25.99
SUPERFOOD SUPPLEMENTS
35 a day Super+Foods contains a whole host of nutrients that benefit your body. By combining 35 of the best of the best we’ve ensured your body consumes a wide variety of nutrients via organic fruits, vegetables, pre-activated sprouts, herbals and enzymes with each plant source containing its own unique nutrient profile (see below).
The combination of ingredients in Super+Foods provides your body with a balanced, natural and broad spectrum range of nutrients that support and nourish your body in so many ways, from energy levels, detoxification & alkalising, to digestive health to stress and hormonal balance and a healthy metabolism these super-nutrients work in synergy with your body.
WHO ARE THEY FOR
- # Ideal solution for busy women who want to maximise their daily energy.
- # Those who are looking to top up and maintain their daily organic nutrition.
- # Those looking for a quick, convenient and quality ‘all in one’ supplement.
- # Health-hackers who demand the best from their body.
- # Those who want to utilize the powers of specialist greens, seeds, adaptogens and the best mother nature has to offer, that isn’t found in the typical daily diet.
- # Those with a limited diet or those who simply don’t consume much fruit & vegetables, which there are many reasons for.
Pretty Pea always has the busy woman in mind and these pretty supplements have been specifically designed to give women a quick and convenient solution to help maintain their daily nutrition and energy levels, because we know life is busy enough.
You really can super-charge your body with these organic supplements.
WHAT ARE SUPERFOODS
So what are superfoods? Superfoods are a class of foods and herbals found in nature that are exceptionally nutritionally superior to others of a similar type.
Superfoods have an extra-ordinarily high nutrient-to-calorie ratio.
Pretty Pea Super+Foods are both concentrated and balanced in nutrients and most importantly, these nutrients are easily utilised by the body unlike many man-made poorly absorbed supplements. Quality really does matter.
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SEA KELP
A natural source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, as well as minerals iodine, zinc, magnesium, iron, copper and potassium and it’s super power is calcium. When it comes to calcium it can’t be beaten. Kelp contains the highest natural concentration of calcium of any food (10 times more than milk).
SPIRULINA
A power packed plant plankton. This algae is highly nutritious, high in protein and containing 18 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids which the body cannot produce and must be obtained from the daily diet.
Rich in beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin F factor (GLA) and iron.
Alongside it’s protein content, Spirulina also has exceptional levels of energising vitamin B12. This vitamin is invariably found in meat and dairy so is often supplemented by vegans. vegetarians and non-meat eaters to prevent deficiency.
NETTLE
A source of chlorophyll, vitamins (including vitamin C), serotonin, histamine, acetyl-choline, minerals such as iron, calcium and silica.
CHLORELLA
A marine algae (known as sea-moss or sea lettuce), chlorella also contains chlorophyll plus vitamin B12, beta-carotene, polyunsaturated fatty acids and 19 amino acids, including the 8 essential amino acids the body cannot produce. Chlorella is also a source of calcium, iron, selenium and zinc.
ORGANIC FRUIT & BERRIES
BILBERRY
Bilberry is one of the richest natural sources of antioxidant anthocyanin. It also contains other phenolic components such as quercetin, tannins, pectin, and catechins, as well as alkaloids, carbonic acids. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E, and K and minerals chromium, manganese, zinc and iron.
BLUEBERRY
Closely related to the bilberry, blueberries also contain high levels of anthocyanin antioxidants. They also contain the antioxidant flavonoid, quercetin. A recent study also found that going organic maximises their antioxidant benefits.
The study found significantly higher concentrations of total phenol antioxidants and total anthocyanin antioxidants in the organic blueberries, along with significantly higher total antioxidant capacity.
ACAI BERRY
These beauty berries of the superfood world are rich in minerals, healthy fats, vitamins and other nutrients, including: vitamin A, B C and K, dietary fibre, omega fatty acids, protein, copper, iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese, potassium, polyphenols, flavonoids and antioxidants that include resveratrol.
ACEROLA CHERRY
Known as superfruits, for their excellent nutritional value and exceptionally high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is essential for the growth and repair of cells, healthy skin and for a strong immune system. Acerola cherries provide a powerful and naturally bio-available source of vitamin C, which is fully utilised by the body – which is unlike synthetic ascorbic acid, which you’ll find in many typical man-made vitamin C supplements. Quality matters.
CRANBERRY
Another super-berry, this one is particularly well known for their ability to help prevent urinary tract infections (UTI’s) cranberries are also rich in antioxidants and contain nutrients that also include digestion-aiding enzymes.
LACUMA FRUIT
Known as the “gold of the Incas,” lucuma has been used as a South American traditional remedy for centuries. Providing both soluble and insoluble fibre and a variety of antioxidants that include high levels of vitamin C, polyphenols and carotenoids. It’s also helpful for keeping blood sugar levels stable by improving insulin sensitivity and preventing blood sugar spikes after eating.
BAOBAB FRUIT
Traditionally used for it’s healthful and nutritional properties across Africa.
Worthy of superfood status it’s a great source of vitamins and minerals that include varying amounts of protein, vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium and B vitamins.
For example, it nutritional super-powers include containing:
5x the magnesium of avocados
4x the potassium of bananas
2x the calcium of milk
2x the antioxidants of acai berries, more than any other fruit
10x the vitamin C of oranges
10x the fibre of apples
Baobab is also high in fibre which supports digestive health as well as helping to reduce feelings of hunger which may in turn help weight loss. Plus it may also help slow the increase of blood sugar levels and decrease the amount of insulin needed to keep your blood sugar under control.
ORGANIC MUSHROOMS
MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms are described as macro-fungi and are considered as nutritionally functional foods and source of physiologically beneficial medicines.
Different mushrooms have a variety of biological and pharmacologically active molecules which is why we’ve combined 4 mushroom varieties, Cordyceps, Shiitake, Maitake and Reishi for optimum benefit.
You can read more about their individual super-fungi powers on Pretty Pea’s Immunity supplement page.
ORGANIC VEGeTABLES
BEETS
A source of dietary fibre, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron and vitamin C. Their rich red colour is from a type of betalain pigment (betacyanins). Beetroot is also a source of amino acid betaine and inorganic nitrates. Research has highlighted beetroot juice as a source of nitrate. “Nitric oxide (NO) is vitally important in human physiology and it modulates many of the processes that are essential to exercise performance. Recent evidence indicates that NO availability can be enhanced by dietary supplementation with inorganic nitrate which is abundant in green leafy vegetables and beetroot.”
SPINACH
Another vegetable with a high nutritional value, it’s extremely rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, B2, B6, B9 C, E, and K, lutein, magnesium, manganese, folate, betaine, iron, calcium, potassium, folic acid, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc, niacin, selenium and Omega 3 oils. More recently, opioid peptides called rubiscolins have also been found in spinach.
TOMATOES
Known for their high antioxidant content, rich in lycopene. A study on post-menopausal women has found an important connection between lycopene, its antioxidant properties, bone health and the risk of osteoporosis.
At the end of 4 week study, women in the study without lycopene started to show increased signs of oxidative stress in their bones and unwanted changes in their bone tissue. The research concluded that removal of lycopene-containing foods (including tomatoes) from the diet was likely to put women at increased risk of osteoporosis and stressed the importance of tomatoes and other lycopene-containing foods in the diet.
Tomatoes also a good source of dietary fibre and contain vitamin C, potassium, folate, vitamin K, vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin A and manganese.
PARSLEY
A widely used herb, it contains vitamins A, C, E, bioflavonoids, iron, folic acid, volatile oils, coumarins, flavonoids, chlorophyll, manganese, calcium and potassium.
KALE
Is a lutein-rich food – a carotenoid nutrient best known for its role in eye health.
A recent study on women found a decreased likelihood of glaucoma when dietary intake of kale reaches higher intake levels. In this case, “higher intake levels” were defined as any levels exceeding at least one half-cup serving per week.
KALE SPROUT
Packed with vitamin C, Kale sprouts, along with Broccoli sprouts are also loved for their high levels of glucosinolates, and their metabolites isothiocyanates.
BROCCOLI SPROUT
A source of glucoraphanin, which creates sulforaphane when chewed or swallowed – a compound which accelerates the body’s ability to detoxify from various pollutants.
CAULIFLOWER SPROUT
Cauliflower another member of the Brassicaceae family- along with broccoli, cabbage, kale and brussels sprouts. Recent research suggest these cruciferous vegetables are an excellent source of natural antioxidants due to their high levels of phytochemicals, as well providing essential vitamins, carotenoids, fibre, minerals, and phenolic compounds. It’s thought that the brassica vegetables are the largest source of phenolic compounds in our human diet.
GREEN CABBAGE
Did you know that cabbage was one of two vegetable types found to be a mainstay for prevention of type 2 diabetes in a recent study in Denmark of over 57,000 adults.
In this large-scale study, those who closely followed the Healthy Nordik Food Index were found to have the lowest incidence of type 2 diabetes.
This key health benefit was linked to six food intake categories: (1) fish (2) rye bread (3) oatmeal (4) apples and pears (5) root vegetables and (6) cabbage.
Researchers have now identified almost 20 different flavonoids and 15 different phenols in cabbage, all of which have proven antioxidant activity.
super+food grains, seeds & spices
PRE-SPROUTED ACTIVATED BARLEY
Is considered an all round superfood. A fibre-rich healthy source of carbohydrate – slow-release and low glycaemic index. Rich in in beta glucan, dietary fibre, essential fats plus highly bioavailable proteins, enzymes and minerals.
BARLEYGRASS
Described as being a near-perfect food. High in fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and essential amino acid lysine.
Young barley contains concentrated levels of vitamins, mineral nutrients, amino acids, enzymes and chlorophyll.
This super+food nutrients include:
- Vitamin C – it’s 7 times richer in vitamin C than oranges.
- Iron – it’s 5 times richer in iron than spinach.
- Potassium – it has 25 times the potassium than found in wheat.
ALFALFA
Alfalfa is a sprouted grain packed full of alkaloids, isoflavones, coumarins and sterols, vitamins and minerals.
With 8 essential enzymes Alfalfa is also rich in vitamins pro-vitamin A (B-carotene), B6, C, D, E, K and P plus minerals calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
Alfalfa’s super-powers stem from it’s roots which are able to penetrate the soil upto 125 feet deep and is therefore able to absorb mineral nutrients meaning beyond most other vegetation. It yields 10 times more mineral value than average grains.
WHEATGRASS
Wheatgrass is rich in chlorophyll, plant protein, enzymes and a broad spectrum of vitamins including vitamins A, B, C, K, E and minerals iron, phosphate, boron, copper, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, chromium, manganese and zinc.
Wheatgrass is also an important source of superoxide dismutase (SOD), an enzyme which may play an important role in detoxification of the body.
FLAXSEED
Contain phytonutrients called lignans. Lignans are unique fibre-related polyphenols. These provide fibre-like benefits and antioxidant properties plus act as phytoestrogens.
Among all commonly eaten foods, researchers now rank flaxseeds as the number 1 source of lignans in the human diet.
Flaxseeds contain about 7 times as many lignans as the closest runner-up food (sesame seeds).
They contain about 338 times as many lignans as sunflower seeds, 475 times as many as cashew nuts, and 3,200 times as many lignans as peanuts.
When we think about antioxidant-rich foods, the first foods that come to mind are typically vegetables and fruits. Of course, foods in both of these food groups can be outstanding sources of antioxidants!
Yet according to recent research, flaxseeds also belong high up on our list of antioxidant-rich foods. When flaxseeds are compared with other commonly eaten foods in terms of their total polyphenol content (polyphenols are one very important group of antioxidants), flaxseeds rank 9th among 100 commonly eaten foods.
The antioxidant benefits of flaxseeds have long been associated with prevention of cardiovascular diseases and have recently also been tied to decreased insulin resistance.
TURMERIC
Is a spice which contains dietary fibre, volatile oil, vitamins that include C and B6 plus minerals that include potassium, calcium, iron and magnesium.
Best known for it’s anti-inflammatory super-powers thanks to the research on it’s active compound, polyphenol curcumin. Studies have also identified further potential benefits of turmeric which include:
Antioxidant properties and fighting the effects of oxidation
Stable blood sugar and fat levels
Improved brain levels of omega 3 fatty acid DHA
Improved cell signaling
Improved regulation of blood pressure and decreased risk of several types of cardiovascular disease.
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
Being a super-supplement with a comprehensive ‘all-in-one’ formula we’ve added Digestive Enzymes. These essentially keep your digestive system happy and performing optimally. An unhappy digestive system can leave women with bloating, indigestion, reflux, bad breath, IBS, candida, coated tongue, body odour, flatulence, gallstones and leaky gut syndrome and more. You can see more and also purchase Pretty Pea Digestive Enzymes separately.
ENZYME BLEND
PROTEASE A digestive enzymes that break proteins down into amino acids.
AMYLASE A digestive enzyme essential for the digestion of carbohydrates, as it breaks down starches into sugars.
BROMELAIN A protein-digesting enzyme mixture derived from the pineapple plant.
CELLULASE Is largely produced by fungi, bacteria and protozoans that catalyze cellulolysis, the decomposition of cellulose.
LACTASE Is a type of enzyme that breaks down sugar and lactose found in dairy.
PAPAIN Is an enzyme from the fruit of the papaya. These enzymes help break proteins down into smaller protein fragments – peptides and amino acids.
LIPASE Is the enzyme that helps break down the fats we consume.
