Alive beverages

Bring back your thirst for life

Victoria Jain

ENRICH YOUR VEGANISM WITH SUPAHUMANISM

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Veganism and being superhuman

Principles matter at ALIVE Beverages and we embrace people’s beliefs and morals with respectfulness and interest.  Veganism is a growing trend in the UK as people become more aware of the environmental and ethical issues of eating meat and fish which are associated with climate change and animal welfare.

However, although a vegan diet is normally rich in dietary fibre, magnesium, vitamin C and E, and many antioxidants, it often lacks in nutrients which are ordinarily derived from meat and dairy such as vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin synthesised by bacteria in the digestive system of animals and can be found in abundance in foods including, liver, lamb, beef, chicken, eggs and diary – all food restricted in a vegan diet. 

Vitamin B12 is key for energy metabolism in the body and helps form red blood cells which supply oxygen to every organ in our body so that we can perform at our best and function adeptly.  Deficiencies in vitamin B12 are linked to changes in brain function which cause mood swings, “brain fog” and forgetfulness, as well potentially being linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Given how prevalent vitamin B12 deficiency is in society, at ALIVE Beverages we felt that it was important to boost our SUPAHUMAN energy drink with a vegan-friendly form of this vital nutrient.

Our low sugar SUPAHUMAN energy drink has been enriched with nutrients which are linked to enhancing focus, performance and cognitive ability.  MCT oil, guarana and D–ribose which are included in the gluten-free SUPAHUMAN recipe are more associated with an immediate energy uplift, however the inclusion of vitamin B12 in SUPAHUMAN will provide sustained energy for those consuming the drink daily – so there is no holding back, whatever your dietary preference.

Our vegan-friendly sun-coloured SUPAHUMAN healthy functional drink is the perfect drink to watch the sunrise with and to start the day with momentum and attention.  Its comes in a delicious and unique lemon and sesame flavour, which provides instant refreshment and fulfilment when you need it the most.

At ALIVE Beverages we believe that you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your health for the sake of your beliefs. SUPAHUMAN is about achieving goals, conquering fears and being happy being you!  If you are enthusiastic about following a vegan lifestyle – you should do it – it’s your life and it’s your choice.  Being true to yourself is what makes us human, and humanism is what makes us feel ALIVE.

SUPAHUMAN gives you back the way of life that you deserve whatever the challenges and decisions you make in life – you have a right to be present in your day and experience life!

Why be anything less than your best? Let SUPAHUMAN take the worry away so you can continue to make a positive impact on the world!

 

LUCUMA: INCA’s GOLD

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Lucuma is a SUPA-fruit full of wondrous treasures – it is a rich source of anti-oxidants, iron, niacin and fibre. The perfect addition to a healthy lifestyle to find a sense of revival in your everyday.

The lucuma fruit was a symbol of longevity and fertility for Peruvian people for the wealth of health benefits the fruit provided, the so called ‘Gold of the Incas’. Recent research has supported this theory, suggesting that lucuma encourages wound healing and promoting skin regeneration, repairing our bodies from inside out from the wear and tear of daily life.

Lucuma has also been shown to enhance digestion so it is perfect to mix with a digestif after a heavy meal or overindulgence, or just when you need that extra digestive support.

Due to Lucuma’s antioxidant content it is also linked to improvements in various other conditions including heart health and diabetes, so a daily dose of this gleaming gold beauty is worth a try to see whether you can find harmonisation of your ailments to reboot you back to your beginnings and make you feel alive again.

It’s hard to believe Lucuma’s array of health properties when you taste its caramelly, sweet and fragrant flavour. It tastes great added to smoothies and juices, and recently it has been used in ice creams, complimenting the creamy consistency rather delightfully.

As much as Lucuma acts as a great sweetener it is actually low on the glycaemic index scale, so it helps balance blood sugar, rather than causing the blood sugar swings which affect our mood which is encountered with insulin stimulating foods that contain sugar, and that even includes natural sugars! Lucuma will keep you balanced and replenished and make you feel set to conquer the world!

Lucuma’s nourishment, delicious taste and grand history certainly proves it really is worth its weight in gold.

Try incorporating it in your every day regime to bounce back to life and set the world ALIVE!

THOSE MOMENTS WHEN YOU FEEL ALIVE: YOGA MEETS SUPABALANCE

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A karma yogi performs action by mind, body, intellect and the senses. Without attachment or ego only for self purification’ Bhagavad Gita

There is something incredible about feeling alive and in those momentous moments where we realise anything, everything is possible. We free ourselves, transcend the humdrum to feel the true qualities of being alive.

As a yoga teacher this is what I want to inspire in my students so it’s important for me to feel connected to that potential. Yoga is a practice of connecting and balancing our breathing, moving, vital body and alert, functioning, sentient mind.
To hone our senses on what is happening in that moment.

Before teaching I always take five minutes aside to relax and have a quiet moment to reflect so I can feel that inspiration and I need a little something that is refreshing and invigorating but that balances me where water or caffeinated drinks just won’t do and there are only so many energy snacks you can have before that downward dog feels a bit daggedy.

So when I found that every bottle of supabalance is packed full of nature’s most potent and enlivening ingredients it seemed like a good option to try. It is important to me to have a drink that is in itself alive so senses can hone in on the experience of the taste, my body is nurtured and my mind relaxed and I’m ready to teach.

In my yoga practice on the mat I get to work out all those little knots of tension and stress of life that may have built up in the body or mind. This is Karma, or action. I take time to do these actions as an act of care and of nourishment. The idea of karma as something bad that happens is more about what happens if you don’t make action or do anything about all those little moments of stress that build up, you quite literally hold on to them so they begin to hold the body in tension, the mind in stress, the senses dulled.

So you begin to hold on and to hold back and start to loose the ability off the yoga mat to make free choices in your life.

Yoga is the art of balancing what has been before with where you want to be so that right now you have the freedom to truly be yourself. I am always seeking to live as the embodiment of my yoga practice to live my life to the fullest.

But this act of living in balance or harmony isn’t only available from a yoga class. I do love yoga, sure, but it’s not the only way to live well. Those moments are available in everything we do in life. Friends of mine mashing on stage in their metal band are so present in that moment, doing, living, not holding back.

Or for my sister who doesn’t really like yoga at all, but finds this process by taking time to connect with nature and her nature, on long leisurely walks.

Finding a way to reflect on and in these moments, even if they seem tiny and if they seem insignificant, through the doing of them, through noticing their potential to let you feel joy, build up to ‘I had a good day today’, and that is the path to life that’s well lived.

Elizabeth yoga
Director of London Fields Yoga

LIVE LIFE FEELING ALIVE

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We are all striving for something in life; whether we like to set goals for ourselves and thrive as we reach these or if we simply have dreams that we aspire to ‘one day’.

Or maybe it’s the small things in life that kindle excitement, like an invigorating morning shower, a flowing yoga class or the smell of freshly made coffee which arouses our senses.

These different perspectives, experiences and ambitions are the things that make us feel ‘alive’.

ALIVENESS

It’s hard to explain that sensation of feeling ‘alive’ – is it being right there in that moment? Is it just feeling present, content or courageous? If you could bottle it, you would have a treasure richer than gold. It is achievable every day for all of us, we just need to provide our bodies with the resources to be able to do so.

There are three key ingredients for living a life feeling alive: energy, calmness and recovery.

Here we will explore ways you can enrich yourself with these vital pieces of the life jigsaw, so you feel unstoppable in your life no matter what the challenge:

ENERGY

Energy is a seemingly unrelenting force, and as humans, we should be using this to our advantage. As with most things in life, quality trumps quantity when it comes to energy, and we know highly refined sugary foods which are over-stimulating to the body should be avoided when you are hoping for sustained energy.

The better energy sources include healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, and proteins, as well as some key micronutrients such as B vitamins and essential fatty acids (EFAs). Salmon, avocados, oats and eggs are all foods fit for energy.

CALMNESS

Clarity and calmness can be hard to find in our day when we are under continuing pressure. Even though as humans our bodies crave this harmonic state, we are often not able to channel into this side of the body when we are stressed. Studies have demonstrated that even 15 minutes a day of ‘me time’ can make a big difference to our overall wellbeing. Whether that’s taking a walk outside, setting time aside in a morning to meditate, taking a Pilates class or just having 15 minutes alone on your sofa (without the TV on!) clearing the mind. We all need to recoup. Augment the experience with a cup of green tea which acts as a natural stress reliever.

RECOVERY

Life encompasses both the day and night, and rest and sleep are part of living. As a society we are encouraged to ‘work hard, play hard’ to get the best out of life.  However, why live life in a hazy daydream, when you can really live in the moment? To get the best out of your waking day, you need to be sleeping well on a night and for a sufficient amount of time. In Matthew Walker’s defining book Why We Sleep, he states that “two-thirds of adults throughout all developed nations fail to obtain the recommended eight hours of nightly sleep”. Deep immersing sleep allows our body to restore, reboot, and reinvigorate to burst into life the next day.

COMING BACK TO LIFE

Bouncing back to life may take time but when you get there it is exhilarating. Treating our bodies with respect, elevating ourselves with the optimal diet and changing our lifestyles for the better are all movements towards a life of ‘aliveness’.

Start discovering who you are again by living a life feeling ALIVE.

3 ENERGY enrichers: here are some additions to the diet which will increase energy and liveliness, to make the most of everyday:

  • B vitamins: helps the body to access energy from food so a great supplement to increase vitality.
  • Coenzyme Q10: required for energy at the cellular level, especially for organs with high energy demands like the liver and the brain.
  • EFAs: salmon, mackerel and sardines provide an ample source of EFAs, which have been shown to be particularly important for regulating energy supply to the brain enhancing its function.

3 CALMNESS enrichers: nutrients and certain foods help to ignite our inner calm:

  • Magnesium: may restrict the release of stress hormones which cause anxiety, depression and brain fog, helping to maintain systemic balance.
  • Holy Basil: has been shown to counter the effects of psychological stress through its anti-depressant properties.
  • Baobab: in African cultures, the Baobab tree is often referred to as the “Tree of Life” due to its wondrous effects on wellbeing and general health.

3 RECOVERY enrichers: nutrients and foods may boost recovery and restorative sleep:

  • Vitamin D: this sunshine-necessitating vitamin is important for quality sleep. The sun on our skin is the best source, but it is also found in eggs yolks and oily fish.
  • Lucuma: due to its effects on stabilising blood sugar, it’s the perfect nigh cap before bed to ensure there are no waking sugar dips during the night.
  • Tart cherry: its anti-inflammatory properties may improve recovery from training and enhance performance.