How to WillPowder without WillPowders

Adequate water consumption is a given, but adding electrolytes is the key to real hydration. Popping a pinch of Celtic sea salt into a glass of water can really boost your electrolyte balance.  Salt contains electrolytes like sodium and chloride, which are essential for maintaining fluid balance in the body. When you sweat or lose fluids through other means, you also lose electrolytes. Adding a pinch of salt to your water helps replenish these electrolytes, aiding in hydration and preventing dehydration, especially after intense exercise or in hot weather. 

To improve absorption of those salty electrolytes, squeeze some lemon juice into your water as well. Lemon juice contains citric acid, which can enhance the body's absorption of water and electrolytes. This may help your body more efficiently utilise the water you consume, promoting better hydration.

Whilst lemony salt water might not sound that appealing and could trigger your gag reflex like a gob full of sea water often does, it may support your hydration and boost your energy. 

You may also want to incorporate hydrating foods like cucumbers, watermelon, strawberries, and oranges into your diet. These foods will not only hydrate but also provide essential vitamins and minerals. However, beware because unlike ElectroTide, some of the most hydrating foods can spike your blood sugar which will lead to a crash in energy, leaving you searching for the snacks. 

ElectroTide also contains horsetail extract which is loaded with antioxidants, helping to fight against free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. Additionally, horsetail tea is a natural diuretic, promoting detoxification by increasing urine production and flushing out toxins. Its high silica content supports healthy hair, skin, and nails, while its anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of conditions like arthritis as it may aid in bone health and wound healing.

We know how important amino acids are - they are the building blocks of life!  Whilst our protein powders offer an amino acid punch, they also serve as a snack when the sugar cravings attack. Our collagen powder comes in handy travel sachets for those on the go days and jet setting adventures, ensuring that sneaky nutrition is always just a sachet away. However, if you’re looking to increase your amino acid intake without the helping hand of WillPowders, thus supporting your hair, nail, skin and inner health, ensure you are eating plenty of meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds.  You may have to spend a little more to ensure these foods are as bioavailable as possible and not laced with pesticides, hormones and veg oils, and you must ensure that your diet is full of good fats to support absorption. 

We do love a good bone broth, but if you’re watching the pennies, we would encourage you to make your own.  Check out our bone broth recipe for help with this and be sure to make plenty for the stores on a day that you have plenty of time. It can be a little time consuming. 

Consuming foods rich in Vitamin C can support your body’s natural collagen synthesis. Foods like citrus fruits, bell peppers, and strawberries are good examples, but again, be wary of those blood sugar spikes.  

Supplementing with minerals phosphorus , calcium and Vitamins A,D, and E along with Butyric acid are all good for gut protection if you’re looking to add to your supplement stores. 

One of the reasons we created our collagen supplement was to support gut health.  Our guts are the gateway to our overall health and our collagen supplement is the perfect way to protect its integrity.  However, whilst not all gut loving foods are as bioavailable as our collagen supplement (check out our collagen blog series for more info), there are foods that you can embed into your diet to support gut goodness. For example, probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha, all contain beneficial bacteria that promote a healthy gut microbiome. Prebiotic foods such as garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, bananas, and apples nourish good bacteria in the gut. Fermented foods like miso, tempeh, and pickles provide probiotics and enzymes that aid digestion. They’re not everyone’s fave, but they definitely have their place in your diet.  Omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods such as fatty fish, flaxseeds, and walnuts have anti-inflammatory properties that can benefit gut health and foods rich in polyphenols, such as berries, dark chocolate, and green tea also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that support your gut too.

If you’re time poor, practising techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises that help to balance cortisol levels and support hormone balance may not be possible; however, they are known to reduce stress on the body which can play havoc with your hormone zen. If you are struggling for time, we love Calm and so do our customers, but maybe whip the yoga mat out if you are blessed with a couple of spare hours in the day. 

Healthy fats are key for hormone transportation and regulation. They play a crucial role in hormone balance because they are involved in the production of hormones, including sex hormones like oestrogen and testosterone. They provide the building blocks necessary for hormone synthesis and help regulate hormone levels in the body. Additionally, healthy fats support cell membrane structure, which is essential for hormone receptor function and signalling. Incorporating sources of healthy fats, such as avocados, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish, can help maintain optimal hormone balance and keep your skin in check. 

Your Liver needs some love when it comes to hormone regulation and when you’ve given in to a bit of over indulging on heavy carbs, seed oils and UPFs, or to simply work its general magic, so without Rise & Shine, you might want to limit your alcohol intake, stay as hydrated as possible and stay away from anything that hasn’t flown, swam, ran or grown. 

Oh Spice, one of our absolute hero products and turmeric and curcumin supplement that has been responsible for some of our customers ditching the prescription meds! Rich in turmeric, curcumin, black pepper and MSM, Spice really is a game changer.  

However, if you’re looking to boost your diet with anti-inflammatory foods, focus above ground berries and veg (not spinach and kale), healthy fats, organ meats and meat proteins, while minimising processed foods, sugar, and refined carbohydrates. Omega-3-rich foods like salmon, walnuts, and flaxseeds are also a great go to as well, but as always, make sure you stay mindful that some foods can spike your blood sugar and trigger cravings. 

If you’re hoping to reap the same benefits of Spice by simply increasing your turmeric intake, unfortunately it’s not that simple.  Why? Because the curcumin in Spice is the active ingredient in turmeric which has been extracted to optimise its health benefits of reducing inflammation, improving joint health, supporting heart health and even reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.  You would have to consume pounds and pounds of turmeric to even come close to matching the benefits of our superhero Spice, which just isn’t possible or desirable.