I can’t believe how quickly and naturally my priorities have changed since baby Summer came into the world – more time and effort goes into her outfits than mine (though hers usually only stay on her about an hour before a messy disaster strikes), and the idea of a once coveted sick day now seems like an absolute nightmare. I’m trying to focus on keeping myself as healthy as I can so I can be the best mama I can be, but with such limited time between breastfeeding and diaper changes it’s a challenge that’s often easier said than done.
Once the queen of sleeping in, mornings are now my favourite time because Summer loves to chill out with me in the kitchen, awake but calm, and I can take a moment to take care of myself. This usually means taking all of my Jamieson vitamins and whipping up a smoothie with as many nutrients packed into it as humanly possible. I was never all that good at remembering to take supplements or eating a healthy breakfast (hello Cinnamon Toast Crunch!), but vitamins are now the easiest and quickest way to get all of the nutrients I need into my system, both for myself and the milk I make for Summer
My vitamin pick of the moment? Jamieson Vitamin C Chewable tabs! These tangy little guys bring me right back to childhood vitamins, and come in three tasty flavours (soon to be more! Find out how YOU can choose the next flavour below). Not only does Vitamin C help boost your immune system during the cold and flu-filled winter months, but it also helps maintain healthy blood vessels and is a great source of antioxidants – especially the Jamieson blueberry flavour! The list goes on and on – did you know that Vitamin C is also an integral part of effective iron absorption? This is especially important if you’re a vegetarian or vegan like me and your iron intake is more limited, during postpartum healing when your body is recovering from blood loss, or during your monthly cycle! It’s suggested to always take a bit of vitamin C, whether it’s a squeeze or lemon juice, a handful of strawberries, or a Vitamin C Chewable. Some veggies even come packed with both iron and vitamin C all in one, like Kale and Broccoli!
Inspired by the way iron and vitamin C interact, and the fun flavours of Jamieson Vitamin C Chewables, we created a simple morning smoothie to serve alongside your vitamin lineup on these chilly winter mornings!
Scroll down for the recipe, and details for how you can invent the next Jamieson Vitamin C Chewable flavour and win one of three $1000 prizes, plus a $5000 grand prize to the winner!
Vitamin C for Summer and Me Smoothie
Ingredients //
1/2 cup orange juice
handful of spinach
1 banana
1/4 cup blueberries
handful fresh mango slices
several naval orange segments (no pulp)
mandarin orange slices (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Spirulina powder
Recipe //
Blend all ingredients and serve immediately with your morning Jamieson vitamins! Feel free to add ice if you’d rather a more chilled smoothie.
Contest Details //
Jamieson is giving YOU the opportunity to help create a new chewable vitamin C flavour! Simply submit your flavour idea here between March 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019 and you’ll be entered to win. The top three flavours picked by Jamieson will each be rewarded $1,000, and then it’s up to vitamin consumers to vote for their favourite in September! Not only will the winner get to see their vitamin flavour launch on shop shelves, but they’ll also be rewarded $5,000! I’ll be over here coming up with as many pink coloured flavours as I can dream up…
