Vitamins are important. Especially important for those of us with autoimmune issues. A balanced body with all of its nutritional needs being met is far less likely to be riddled with autoimmune attacks.
But finding vitamins that are certified gluten free? Thats rare. For that reason I am so pleased to introduce all of you to my sponsor- Wellesse. Creator of great tasting, easy to take liquid vitamins. I have been approached over the past year by a number of companies interested in sponsoring me, and many did not fit within what I’m trying to promote. When I learned that not only did Wellesse have gluten free vitamins but also sugar free & dairy free (except for 1 product) I was thrilled.
Just a few weeks ago I had the privilege of flying out to Seattle for a week to teach a class at the GIG conference with Iris Higgins. During my stay we also spent a wonderful afternoon at the Wellesse plant! What a great time- we watched from start to finish the fascinating process in which their vitamins are made. I can tell you from first hand experience- they are serious about gluten free safety!
These are the giant mixing tanks that make big batches of carefully tested vitamins.
Where the packaging begins! Bottles comes out of this machine and are organized so that they can be filled.
The bottles are filled.
The lids placed on and sealed.
Time for the labels!
This was my favorite part to watch!
After that, the plastic label was adhered to the bottles and they went into packaging. So cool to see the process start to finish!
These vitamins taste more than good enough to take on their own. But, we really enjoy throwing them into smoothies. As many of you know sugary fruit smoothies are not an option for me at the moment as I ward off some candida issues. But, abstaining from fruit does not mean living without smoothies and shakes. With the use of a creamy avocado all kinds of amazing beverages can be made! Today I am sharing a very simple, basic and healthy Chocolate Shake recipe that can be modified in many ways to meet a variety of different dietary needs! Today I’m highlighting the Wellesse Calcium with Vitamin D liquid vitamin. BUT because chocolate taste great with both citrus flavors and berries – this recipe will compliment the flavor of ANY Wellesse Liquid Vitamin.
Sugar & Dairy Free Chocolate Shake
1/3 Cup Soaked Nuts (any variety should do- I like Hazelnuts, Macadamia or Cashew)
1 Avocado (pit and skin removed)
1 Tbs of Cocoa (or Carob) Powder
4 Ice Cubes
1/2-2/3 Cup Cold Water , Milk or Yogurt (Dairy or nondairy)
Stevia to taste
Pinch Salt
1 serving of Wellesse Calcium with Vitamin D
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Note: For those looking to avoid nuts- they can be left out. I like to add them in for a little extra flavor and protein. Make sure to soak the nuts for a few hours so that they fully blend.
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The Giveaway:
I am so excited to share that Wellesse has offered to give away a gift basket of their varied products! Additionally they are giving away 50 free sample packs to the first 50 people to email them with your info at . The sample packagess are perfect for traveling and include their Multivitamin, Calcium, Iron and Vitamin D.
One winner will be selected to be sent the Wellesse Basket of Health Valued at $200 which will include:
- 1 bottle each of all 10 Wellesse Liquid Supplements including Calcium with Vitamin D3,Multivitamin, B Complex Complete, Iron, Aloe Vera, B-12, Vitamin D3, Digestive 3-in-1 Health,Joint Movement Glucosamine and Protein. All are 16 oz bottles except for B-12 is a 2 oz with dropper.
- Wellesse Sample Pack with 4 of the 2 oz samples of select supplements – Multivitamin, Calcium,
- Iron and Vitamin D
- “The Vitamin D Solution” book by Dr. Holick
- Wellesse notepad
- Wellesse Gift Cards – $50
- Various Wellesse promotion items
- Wellesse coupons
Supplements can be so expensive- so I hope you all enjoy this gift of health!
To Enter to Win : Leave a comment here telling me which vitamin or supplement that you think is the most important to take.
To increase your chances of winning also do the following. Leave me a separate comment for each of the following tasks. (For Example: I tweeted this giveaways, or I shared on my Facebook page) Each comment left will increase your chances in winning.
- Stop over to Wellesse’s Facebook page and leave a comment letting them know you have entered in this giveaway.
- Share this giveaway on your own Facebook page.
- Follow Wellesse on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway.
Again- Doing all 4 of these tasks is not required BUT completing all will increase your chances of winning. I will draw a name (by number) at Random.org from the comments 2 weeks from today.
Don’t forget to email for your free sample pack (for the first 50 people!) Please allow your sample pack 2-3 weeks to arrive.
Good Luck All!
-Brittany-
PS. Wellesse has also kindly offered to share $3.00 off of any order to any of my readers! To gain this savings just use the code REAL when placing your order!
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At this point, iron is crucial for both my husband and me. We are both fighting anemia.
I think the joint movement and the b vitamins would be very helpful to me!! A good multi would be awesome too!
Vitamin D!
A good multivitamin and Vitamin D3 makes my world go round in a much better way!
Hmm... I can't live without my D3.
Definitely D.. Its so good for so many reasons.
Since I am recovering from Caeliac Disease, any nutrients that I can get in a more absorb-able formula re high on my list. Anything to help the small intestine absorb what it needs more easily!
I shared this giveaway on my Facebook page!
I also commented and posted your website on Welesse's FB page.
So many are 'vital' - but for me right now, it's B.
D3 is the best and something all women should take daily. If I were to win, I think I'd be chugging down the Liquid D3! Thanks for the opportunity to win this great package!
Lynn Schadler
Enzymes and probiotics!
that's tough-- I'll say vitamin D. somedays I don't get much time outside (and somedays there is just no sun to soak up!)
I think any immune-enhancing supplements are the most important! (Like a good dfgf probiotic, vit c, MSM).
I commented on Facebook about this offer
Another comment on the Wellesse Facebook site
And yet another....I posted the contest on my Facebook page
Last one! I promise! I posted a comment on your site as well
I have been looking for a good GF Multi Vitamin that is not so big to sallow! This would be perfect!
I've been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, four bulging discs, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance and stubborn candida. Due to the major damage gluten has done to my colon & intestines, I definitely need
Digestive 3-in-1 Health Liquid. I definitely need vitamin D and Joint Movement Glucosamine Liquid for the fibro & back issues. I shared this giveaway on Facebook & Twitter.
For me, I need the multivitamin right now, the most.
I just left a message on the Wellesse Facebook page
I shared this on my Facebook Page
I emailed Wellesse about this give away
Just shared the giveaway on my facebook page
I posted a comment on the Wellesse Facebook Page!
I shared your great giveaway on my Facebook page!
I shared your excellent giveaway on Twitter!
I stopped by Wellesse’s Facebook page to let them know I entered the giveaway!
I should add High Potency B Complex is SUPER important to me as well. Its very difficult to find a liquid version. Im very interested in trying this one out!
For me it would be a B complex
At this point I'd have to say D3 although I'm VERY interested in checking out the Joint Movement - my knees get sore from running!
I posted this to my fb page
I shared on my Facebook page!!
I think all vitamins are important however living in the North Vit D is one of my most important
I also "liked" and commented on Wellese's FB page
Commented on their FB page!
Re-posted the contest and shared the recipe on FB!
For me it is Vitamin D, Vitamin B and Calcium my body does not process them normally but a good multivitamin taken daily is great for most everyone.
Any vitamin you are deficient in is important but I feel vitamin d, b , multi vitamin with iron and fish oil is important!
I wanna win... It's hard for me to find supplements that my body can tolerate... I would love to give this a shot... I have been having issues getting enough b vitamins and vitamin c... I've been having issues with energy, sleeping and my mood... :-/ I'm willing to try anything
Because I have a B 12 deficiency, I am considering that formulation to be the most important one to take, including the Multivitamin formulation. I have always preferred to drink my vitamins instead of swallowing them, and I'm looking forward to trying them out.
The liquid D3 & B vitamins would be great ! I shared..FB page
I would love to win and be so grateful. I think the multi-vitamins are the most important first and foremost, and next, the B-vitamins. If there are probiotics, maybe that is the most, even before multi-vitamins. A healthy gut is vital.
I used my 'Journey to My New Me' FB page to like Wellesse.
I used my 'Journey to My New Me' FB page to post the Wellesse giveaway from your site.
Right now, a B complex.
I Followed Wellesse on Twitter with my 'goingtobora' account.
I tweeted about the Wellesse giveaway from your site on Twitter with my 'goingtobora' account.
Now following Wellesse on Twitter.
Tweeted about the giveaway.
I think the multi is the most important, but never would go without vit D and a B complex
I tweeted this giveaway
I shared this giveaway on facebook
I followed them on twitter & Fb
For me, I would say the B vitamins to help with energy or just a really great multivitamin to replace all my others
I take lots of supplements daily. But I think that multivitamins and minerals are a must.
I sent wellesse an email. I think B vitamins are very helpful as I am trying to rebuild my immune system.
I posted on facebook.
Definitely think Vitamin D is the most important...it seems everyone is lacking it, big time!
Probably B-12. I commented on their page and shared on Facebook! Thanks for the giveaway!
I totally need and feel my two kids who are celiac can benefit form the B Complex. The rapid and easy to assimilate absorption is so key to a sensitive digestive system. These products are amazing! This give-away is terrific!
Well, I have proudly joined Wellness on their Facebook---my new Like!
I just promoted you Brittany as well as Real Sustenance on my Facebook ----:) happily!!
WOW! Awesome giveaway! I'd love to win! How to choose which vitamin is critical is fairly straightforward. If I don't get my multi, I crumble. But, I also don't uncrumble as well without my D.
Thank you!
Twitter went out about this generous give-away...:) such fun!
I really need the liquid iron! I would live to win this giveaway
I religiously take my Vitamin C. I was just listening today to the Caltons on Real Food Summit discuss the importance of micronutrients, especially vitamin C. On a different note, I love putting avocado in my smoothies like you have here! My favorite combo is avocado + mango + banana.
Isn't it the best?? Sometime try combining Avocado, Spinach, Mint Leaves, Ice Cubes, Water and Stevia! It's to die for!
I'm thinking for me it's either Vitamin D or the B complex vitamins that are most important.
Thank you for this give-away. For me iron is the most important vitamin, I've been on and off anemic for years.
What a great giveaway!! The most important Vitamin for me to take, and the one I would definitely buy is the Digestive 3-in-1 Health. I would also buy the Multi-Vitamin, Calcium and Vit D and/or Vitamin D, B-complex, Protein, and then look into trying the others.
I went to the Wellesse FB page and told them I entered in your giveaway!
I shared this giveaway on my FB page and your shake recipe. I can't wait to try it! It sounds so good!
I take a variety of vitamins but I think calcium is one of the most important for me.
I would have to say Calcium and Vitamin D is the most important!
For me vitamin d is most important. I have chronically low levels and must always take supplements. Pick me!!
Vit d
I am interested in B complex. Thanks!
I posted this to my Facebook page.
I tweeted this contest and recipe too.
Vitamin D is the way to go for me!!! I've seen such a difference since I added it to my regimen a few months ago!!
Vitamin d!
Im excited about this contest! I've recently discovered the benefits of flutes and dairy free living. I believe calcium supplements are the most beneficial, especially for women.
I'm trying to heal my gut so the digestive one would be where i would start!
VitaminS and supplements confuse me! I get overwhelmed and wind up not taking anything! I know vitamin D is very important especially in the winter!!
I think digestive enzymes are most important!
I do not belong to Facebook, ut I told all of my friends about these new giveaway from Wellesse.
I do not belong to Twitter, but I am verbally "tweeting" to all of my friends about these awesome new vitamins from Wellesse (and the giveaway!).
Right now, I think the Calcium with Vitamin D would be most beneficial for me!
Living in Alaska and not having much sunlight, I make it a priority to take the Vit. D supplement. Without Vit. D, calcium is not absorbed and bones become weak.
Im posting this to facebook...Im not a tweeter
Vitamin D and B vitamins are most important to me.
I think the B-complex or maybe vit D.
Following on twitter and tweeted
I'm going to say calcium. Gotta keep those bones strong!
I commented on Wellesse's facebook page!
I shared on Facebook
D3. I need to take it. But I'm in the market for a new multiple vitamin.
For me, the most important supplement is Vitamin D. I notice if I forget for more than a day, my mood and energy drop quickly.
Shared on Facebook
And I left a comment on the Wellesse facebook page.
calcium is important to maintain strong bones.
For me I am interested in the digestive 3 in 1 health. I will post this on my FB and will leave a comment on Welesse’s FB page Thanks again for all you do and share with us!
I think vitamin D is too important to ignore and we've been sun-paranoid for too long!
I posted the offer on my Facebook page.
I followed Wellesse on Twitter and Tweeted about their special offer.
Vitamin D and Magnesium are two big ones for me......
It depends so much... when I first got diagnosed, L-glutamine was a life saver! I cannot function properly without my enzymes. Granted, a good old bioavailable multi sounds great too.
Vitamin D for me!
Vitamin D is important, along with Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin E, K. and your B's. I am in need of all these as well as being anemic, low iron. Liquid vitamin is surely easier for me than to take it in pill form.
Vitamin D and have posted the offer to my FB page.
I've also tweeted it.
For me, I would say a multi and vitamin D. Even though I garden, it is still hard to get everything you need through food. I have read that vitamin D can greatly reduce your risk of getting breast cancer, which runs in my family.
I think the Digestive 3-in-1 Health is the most important for me right now. It helps keep my digestion system feeling great.
I left a comment on Wellesse's facebook page, I shared your contest on facebook, I am following on twitter, I tweeted your contest on twitter and I shared your contest on google plus
b-12 for me since i'm a vegetarian
liked and commented on fb- cindy batchelor
followed and tweeted @ladyboarder9669
I went to FB page and told them I'm entering.
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/1prizewinner/status/223092979781484544
Got my open windows mixed up and so my entries might be out of order...so sorry.
I think for me it's vitamin D -- after that B1 because I don't absorb it well.
the most important vitamin for me is calcium for my bones and teeth. we have family history of osteoporosis and this would prevent that.
amramazon280 at yahoo dot com
https://www.facebook.com/sugarplum386/posts/160970184037446
https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/223102119488663552
Normally, I would say calcium as it affects SO many things, but vitamin D is very much at the top of my list as I have an extremely low amount (as in, sometimes it dips into the single digits!), but today I would say vitamin B-12, as food sources of this not easy to come by, especially if you are GF/DF and don't eat eggs or meat!
I liked Wellesse's FB page and commented there as well. Thank you Brittany!
They are all important but I think D and C are critical for all of us.
I think probiotics are important for everyone and vitamin D is essential for women.
I liked Wellesse on FaceBook and commented about the giveaway!
I shared the giveaway on my Timeline on FaceBook!
I Tweeted about the giveaway! @tinaturbin
Calicum supplement is my most important one to take.
I shared on my face book page
For me the B complex, D3, Multi and the Digestive 3-in-1 are the most important.
I think a good multi-vitamin is important these days because of how many corporations strip the nutrients from the food we eat.
I shared the link and recipe on Facebook.
Vitamin C is important to take.
I liked Wellesse on face book
I think B complex is crucial for energy!
Right now I would pick Vitamin B.
I like all the vitamins mentioned above..
I think vitamin d it critical to my routine because I work in doors and definitely do not get enough sun.
Vitamin D since I had my thyroid removed.
I think vitamin d is crucial!
blue65829 at aol dot com
Because of my back issues I need high levels of Vitamin D and Calcium. I have fibromyalgia so I need B12. I also need a multi-vitamin to make sure and get everything I need.
https://twitter.com/pinoysugarplum/status/223477385402650625
I would guess that a multivitamin would generally be the most important, but we all have different nutritional needs. =)
Vitamin C
multi vitamin is most important
I think it's good to get your vitamin levels tested to see if you're deficient and take accordingly. Since most American's are deficient in vitamin D that would have to be my answer!
Left a comment on the Wellesse facebook page!
Following wellesse on Twitter
Tweated this giveaway https://twitter.com/salexander421/status/223550524857925632
Shared on facebook
Vitamin D
I take several vitamins everyday but a multi Vitamin is most important.
High Potency B Complex is the most important to me
D is very important.. i was low in it and felt horrible... so i make sure to always take a D supplement
i follow wellesse on twitter @buttmuffin and i tweeted https://twitter.com/buttmuffin/status/223796447290728450
I think vitamin D and iron are the most important
I have osteoarthritis. First right knee total at 51. Left akle total 2010 and l5-s1 flexible disc replacement autofused 4 and 5 and level 3-4 fusion still not complete. The Dr. said no antiflammatory meds so I'm really swelling and in pain. TRigger finger ring both hands and thumb joints. I need the best of the best help soon. Thanks
I select Vitamin D and all the B's
I take the calcium & Multi right now but I am gradually switching all my vitamins to Wellness.
I think it's most important to take a multi-vitamin and split it in half and take a half with breakfast and half with dinner.
For me, the most important is a multivit and B12. Never thought about putting avocado in a smoothie, but I'll try it my protein shake in the AM....sounds yummy! Thanks for the idea!
for me right now its calcium with vitamin D
The cupcake looks delicious, but I am trying to stay away from sugar. I will try the sugar and dairy free shakes though.
I would love to try the multivitamin. I hate swallowing pills.
I will post on the Wellesse facebook page.
Vitamin D for me.
j-m-p and d for my creaking bones!!!!
J-M-G and P for my creaking bones 8)
I think a complete multi-vitamin is the most important supplement I can take, although at my age, calcium, iron and a good "joint juice" is important, too.
I left a comment on Wellesse’s Facebook page.
I shared on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/deborah.rosen.737/posts/332052816879104.
I followed wellesse on Twitter @AsTheNight.
I think vitamin D is the most important, especially for someone like me who lives so far north and doesn't get much from the sun!
Vitamin D!!
As with many things in my life, I don't have one favorite when it comes to picking an important vitamin. I take vitamins A, D, E, and coral calcium everyday.
I like Wellesse and posted on their FB page that I am entering this contest: https://www.facebook.com/Wellesse/posts/10151252841738626
https://www.facebook.com/jay.cee.3551/posts/104045223075564 Shared on FB
I follow Wellesse on twitter and have tweeted this giveaway https://twitter.com/bikeohio/status/224612544306888704
I think Iron and Vitamin D is the most important!
I left a msg on wellesse wall https://www.facebook.com/Wellesse/posts/262236977224112
i posted on my wall
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i follow and tweeted https://twitter.com/abitnerdy/status/224616549770727424
For me its Iron
I think many vitamins are important, it just depends on the needs of the individual. For me, Glucosamine Chondroitin is very important right now.
as a woman, i think calcium and vitamin d
vita b for sure- seriously we need them all to function properly- our bodies are like cars and we need to keep them properly running with the best fuel
I think for my thin blood my iron supplements are very important.
I retweeted this awesome giveaway!
I shared this giveaway on facebook.
Calcium and vitamin D is most important according to my doctor.
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I think a multivitamin is the most important to take.
Posted on Wellesse's facebook wall
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Shared on my facebook page
Vitamin D and iron for me! Without a doubt. I'm vegetarian and child bearing age. Mucho importante
Vitamin D
cALCIUM
Vitamin D
The most important is Vitamin D, it is great for your heart and also for your skin if you don't get out in the sun like I do.
Thank you.
Maria
I think the most essential supplement to take would be calcuim. I am getting a bit older and it's important to take care of my bones.
The B vitamins are very important.
Went to Wellesse’s Facebook page and left a comment letting them know I entered this giveaway.
For me a multivitamin or prenatal is the best. i'm currently nursing so I like to make sure I make the highest quality milk possible!
The Joint Movement is the most important to me. I am an always working out and running, it makes a difference in the functioning of my knees!!!!
The MOST essential, I would say, would be the multi-vitamin.
Thanks!
Iron is crucial for me as I suffer from a chronic iron deficiency.
vitamin d
I personally use the B-12 and Vitamin D-3 every day for adrenal and thyroid health. They have been essential to my healing.
Believe it or not, I'm vitamin D deficient. So that's my necessity.
Glucosamin very important
I think the digestive health product is the most important for me. thanks.
I tweeted about this contest on Twitter. I followed wellesse.
I posted this contest on my profile on Facebook.
It is hard to choose one, but I guess the multivitamin is the most important.
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I follow Wellesse on Twitter and tweeted:
twitter.com/chrisdeglen/status/227280638322032640
@chrisdeglen
I posted on the Wellesse Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/Wellesse/posts/363803397026422
I posted about this giveaway on my Facebook page.
http://www.facebook.com/debbie.christie.716/posts/282567328518037
Vit d or joint health
Definitely calcium. Thanks for the giveaway.
I think B vitamins are the most important, especially for women.
Multi-Vitamin
The B vitamins are important !
That's a tough one. Probably a good Omega 3 supplement.
I shared on FB.
I'm following them on Twitter and tweeted: https://twitter.com/DucktorWho82/status/227484251472416768
I'd say a multi vitamin is very important. It should include a well-balanced amount of vitamins.
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i like to take calcium for stronger bones now that im getting older
vitamin D it is the oil for our bodies
commented on their wall https://www.facebook.com/Wellesse/posts/285756201531343
Absolutely anything that is heart healthy and of course the multi! I also commented on FB!
vitamin d and multi!
I think it is important for my to take Vitamin D3 since I prone to low levels.
Following Wellesse on Twitter @happeegirl and tweeted https://twitter.com/happeegirl/status/227572722794889216
Shared on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whyiought2/posts/153062204831456
I think everyone should take vitamin D3 and B12, but I also swear by taking Curcumin for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Vitamin D-3
Vitamin D is the most important for me to take.
B-12
For me the most important is B-12.
I think out of the group for me is the Joint formula with Glucosamine because I'm over thirty and an athlete but out of all supplements I think vitamin E or Selenium (depending on the levels in your soil) are the most important to take.
I posted on FB: http://www.facebook.com/jess.anderson.3194/posts/396638520399535
The most important for me is Vitamin D
I posted on Wellesse Facebook wall and said I entered this giveaway!
Following Wellesse on twitter as @wordromancer and tweeted:
https://twitter.com/WordRomancer/status/227631160287698945
Vitamin B12 is most important to me.
https://twitter.com/sarohioan/status/227712039131430912
Vitamin C is the most important in my opinion.
Great contest thank you !
I left a comment saying I entered on the facebook page!
Good luck everyone!
https://twitter.com/happyskunky/status/227727788172513280 is my tweet as @happyskunky on Twitter
For me Calcium is very important!
i think vitamin d is the most important supplement to take, a lot of people are lacking in vitamin d
I think a good multi-vitamin is good to take.
Vitamin D is a must.
For me, vitamin b, i get so tired!
I find that my daily b vitamins are the most important for me
I would say the multi vitamin because we need everything.
For myself, I need glucosamine , my knees do not function properly without it.
Iron and vit. D
calcium to keep your bones strong
Calcium for strong, healthy bones.
The multi-vitamin first & anything else, go from there.
I think a combo!
vitamin d is very important
Vitamin D, for sure. I make sure the whole family has Vitamin D each day!
I commented on Wellesse’s Facebook page
I follow and tweeted - https://twitter.com/ilovetoclap/status/227923138258796545
Vitamin D
follow them on twitter as daveshir2005
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shared on fb https://www.facebook.com/shirley.greenawaltzolenski/posts/209272202532305
I think that the b vitamins are the best because I need the energy!
I just got your email that I won! I just replied. Thanks so much, I can't wait to try these Wellesse products. They sound fabulous!
Thanks Debbie! Hope you enjoy them