From internet health gurus to almond moms and practically everyone in between, people have been sharing their daily supplement regimens. Aside from the usual suspects of vitamin pill cocktails some new perfectly advertised goos have hit the market. They include spoonfuls of jarred congealed mucus (sea moss gel) and spoiled cool whip (coconut cult). Are we really this concerned about our health? What happened to good old fruits and vegetables? VALLEY is here to walk you through these health trends and let you know whether the health benefits are really worth the gagging they may come with.
Sea Moss Gel
Sea moss gel, often promoted as a superfood, has been widely shared on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with users claiming that its nutrients can boost energy, improve digestion and promote healthy skin. (The same posts usually don’t show them choking down a spoonful of the mush.) So what are the real health benefits?
Dr. Melinda Ring spoke with The New York Times that the gel “contains large amounts of potassium, an essential mineral that supports muscle contraction and blood pressure control.” She added that it is also, “rich in antioxidants, which can break down free radicals that damage our cells.” However she also noted that no clinical trials have been studied whether sea moss is a beneficial supplement for humans and that if you follow a balanced diet you’re probably already getting the nutrients found in the gel.
Coconut Cult
Coconut Cult is a probiotic-rich coconut yogurt brand that promises gut health benefits that have made it a must-have for wellness enthusiasts (and the packaging is really cute). However, with its price tag that can reach $30 for a jar, it raises the question: Is this just boujee greek yogurt?
Bridget Wood, a registered dietitian nutritionist, sat down with Newsweek to discuss the products benefits. “Regular yogurt typically only contains a couple types of probiotic strains [you might have seen terms like Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and ‘live and active cultures’ on your yogurt packaging at home], Coconut Cult’s naturally fermented coconut yogurt base claims that it has 50 billion CFUs [colony-forming units, or a fancy way of saying the number of live bacteria in a probiotic product] in just a 1-ounce serving,” Wood said.
Whether they work or not, this fascination with quick fix health solutions raises a larger question: What happened to simply eating healthy and balanced? For years, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins have been the gold standard for maintaining health. These foods provide the necessary vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants our bodies need to thrive. And yet diets based on whole foods free from excessive packaging, additives, and marketing gimmicks seem to be taking a backseat to the allure of fads and products sold to us via clean girls on the internet.
Of course, there’s nothing inherently wrong with supplements or superfoods if they complement a balanced diet. But these trendy health products usually never solve any of our health woes or undiagnosed ailments, rather they only distract us from the importance of just simply eating well-rounded meals. Real health can’t be ordered on TikTok shop (but we wish it could be too).
Would you be willing to try these new supplements? Tweet us @VALLEYmag on X with your thoughts!
Related
10,000 Steps Towards Greatness
Hot Girls Eat
Coconut Cult: The New Health Craze
You are my intake, I possess few blogs and very sporadically run out from to brand : (.
I relish, lead to I found just what I was having a look for. You have ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye
I was just seeking this info for some time. After six hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your website. I wonder what’s the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this type of informative sites in top of the list. Usually the top web sites are full of garbage.
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.
Hello, you used to write great, but the last several posts have been kinda boring… I miss your tremendous writings. Past few posts are just a little out of track! come on!
I’m impressed, I must say. Actually hardly ever do I encounter a blog that’s each educative and entertaining, and let me let you know, you’ve gotten hit the nail on the head. Your concept is excellent; the issue is one thing that not enough individuals are speaking intelligently about. I’m very completely happy that I stumbled throughout this in my seek for something relating to this.
This is very fascinating, You are an overly professional blogger. I have joined your feed and sit up for in quest of extra of your magnificent post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!
Excellent website. Lots of useful information here. I am sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious. And certainly, thanks for your sweat!
wonderful post, very informative. I wonder why the other specialists of this sector do not notice this. You must continue your writing. I’m sure, you have a great readers’ base already!
You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be actually something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and very broad for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!