In partnership with WelleCo
As a scientist and former Miss New York US, it's safe to say my wellness product demands are high. While I'm always looking for something that will help me look fresh-faced (even under glaring spotlights) and feel energetic, I also tend to obsess over ingredients, formulation, and product technology. I am quite picky, especially when it comes to starting new routines, but I am open minded to products that promise to make me feel better. So, about a month ago I met a friend for lunch and she began raving about a green drink from an Australian wellness brand, WelleCo that she says changed her life.
My friend, who happens to be a media mogul on top of her field, was at the time not only on a multi-city book tour complete with a series speaking engagements and book signings, but she was also balancing family and social life as well as managing an investment portfolio. After she told me that her superhuman energy levels, gorgeous healthy skin (not a wrinkle in sight) and mental clarity were all thanks to a daily green drink, I had to know more.
As it turns out, the magic elixir that was giving her so much life is actually a superfood-packed ingestible, coincidentally called The Super Elixir Greens. Comprised of a total 45 whole food ingredients like barley grass, wheatgrass, alfalfa and milk thistle in addition to pre and probiotics, vitamins and super greens that all but promise to revolutionize every part of your health, my first thought was 'that can't taste good."
Although I like to exercise, I'm far from health-conscious when it comes to my nutrition. Due to the nature of my career and my schedule, finding balance in terms of my health and wellness has been somewhat elusive. If something is not convenient, I won't do it, even if I know that it is good for me. So, when choosing any kind of new health regime, 'can I do it,' is paramount but 'will I?' is more important.
After my conversation with my friend, I decided to give The Super Elixir a try. I'll start by telling you that despite my hesitations, the flavor is far from off-putting. Although it does definitely taste like you're drinking something “healthy" at first, the inclusion of fruits like pineapple, apple, and goji berry make it taste light and sweet. It is recommended to mix the powder with plant milk or water, and I opted for the latter, drinking about two cups of my DIY green beverage each day when my sugar cravings hit.
I continued drinking the Super Elixir for a full month, and I have to say that by day three, I was hooked. Not only did I have more energy and mental clarity but I also began to feel and look better in many ways.
Here, the top five ways the Super Elixir changed my life in 30 days:
Energy
The first thing I immediately noticed after just a few days of drinking the Super Elixir is that substituting out my 4 PM coffee for the green drink amped up my evening energy levels. Whether I was going to the gym or to an after work meeting, I felt more energized (without the repercussions of a coffee come-down). This increased stamina also helped me be more productive at work, as I found myself less tired and more focused. After a week of feeling generally more alert, it became less difficult to wake up in the morning, as I woke immediately feeling refreshed and well-rested. I even started working out in the mornings, instead of evenings.
Digestion
My tummy really thanked me for this change over the course of the month. I gradually began to feel less bloated and generally felt much more healthy (even after a helping of Dunkin's infamous donuts). What I really love about the Super Elixir is that it helps counteract any moments of “naughtiness," (which for me is carbs of course) as the ingredients actually bind to toxins and expel them from your system. Plus, the infusion of digestible nutrients that your body can actually recognize and absorb makes this a great hangover cure as well!
Skin
From breakouts to dry patches to rashes and sensitivity, I've had chronic issues with my skin my entire life. Despite trying a bevy of skin-clearing formulas, some expensive, some prescription and some from my local drug store, I've never found a regimen or product that fully worked for me. Taking the Super Elixir steadily for the last month I noticed fewer blemishes and while I can't say my skin became suddenly flawless, I certainly look better than usual after a 14-hour workday. I also noticed that my overall texture has, over the past month, become more smooth and my face looks more plumped and hydrated. By the last week, I even stopped wearing foundation, which is a first for me. Perhaps some of my skin benefits have come simply because the Super Elixir has helped me drink more water and stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cravings
Admittedly, if a sugar or carb craving hits during the day, I am absolutely susceptible to picking up something carb-filled and sweet, and more often than not, a Chipotle lunch. Taking the Elixir at around 4 PM every day definitely quashed that longing for a sugar injection. After I got used to the taste (which really happened by day 3), I found my drink enjoyable and thus not necessary to cram a chocolate glazed in before I leave the office for the night. I also found that I started craving coffee (which is a daily obsession) less, especially in that late afternoon daily slump. My body was almost asking for the Super Elixir instead, so it became almost second nature to drink it around the same time each day.
Sleep & Stress
It's no secret that being an entrepreneur comes with a heaping of stress. My life, once ordered and corporate, is now chaotic and entirely unpredictable. While I wouldn't have it any other way, the negative side effects of a life spent in flux are impossible to deny. While subtle, the drink's superpowers became noticeable even when trying to stay positive while navigating business life and getting to sleep at the end of a long day. After one month, I not only felt more cleansed, but I also found myself getting less anxious about things that are out of my control. I should add that as I started my month with WelleCo, I also began focusing more on my mental well being, practicing mindfulness and meditation every day. I found the Super Elixir really helped me with being present and more positive, which I think in part was to actually getting sleep. As a night owl who does a lot of my ideating in the wee hours, I often toss and turn and wake up feeling depleted. Now that I sleep earlier and wake up feeling more refreshed, things just seem to be falling into place, both with business and my personal life. It's crazy to attribute this wave of goodness to a green powder, but it does seem to be the catalyst for the positivity that surrounds me.
I used to take my health and wellness for granted and didn't prioritize my wellbeing. Now that I found a routine and product that conveniently worked for my lifestyle, I can safely say that my month-long Super Elixir challenge will continue on for many many more.
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WRITTEN BY

Iman Oubou