products I love
Here is something you need to know about me. I am fussy. Really fussy - about everything.
From what I put on our skin, to what we eat, to what materials we use at home and given that I work a lot with skin and gut health, I make decisions based around clean ingredients that don't cost the earth and do what they say they do.
I'm giving chemical sh*t-storms the middle finger 🖕 and doing my part to make amazing products with decent ingredients the norm, after becoming increasingly frustrated at the amount of crappy products with expensive marketing designed to keep people in a perpetual cycle of reliance. As consumers, we have the power to drive change.
As I am often asked about products, brands or stores that I use or would recommend, I have put together this list. I've also included discount codes where possible - if I'm missing anything just let me know.
PROBIOTICS
SMIDGE INFANT PROBIOTIC POWDER 👶 BUY HERE
Was GutPro. My preferred probiotic for immature and sensitive digestive systems. It's clean, does not contain histamine releasing strains and is designed specifically to support gut health. Also comes in adult version in capsules. In AUS and NZ, use code MARYANA5 at checkout for 5% off. Also available in the USA.
BIORAY NDF BELLY BALANCE FOR KIDS 👶 BUY HERE
An exceptional product that helps your child's immune response in the GI tract, supports the gut/brain connection and helps to clean up the effects of environmental toxin exposure. Acts more as an immune modulator. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
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Inner Health Baby Probiotic Drops 👶
Nordic Natural's Baby Probiotic Powder 👶
Trace Minerals Research Chewable Kid's Probiotic 👶
Youtheory Spore Probiotic Powder
GUT HEALTH
VITAL PROTEINS MARINE COLLAGEN BUY HERE
Offers skin, hair, nail, bone, and joint support from wild-caught whitefish. It is neutral in flavor and easy to add to many drinks and recipes, perfect for those who can't tolerate beef or pork. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
BIORAY BELLY MEND GUT SUPPORT BUY HERE
For TEENS and ADULTS. One of my fave brands, this product helps to support healthy gut and bowel function, balance the microbiome and enhance detoxification. Code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
GREAT LAKES COLLAGEN POWDER BUY HERE
Protein that contains amino acids, supports bone and joint health and is though to help repair gut lining. In AUS/NZ, use code MARYANA5 at checkout for 5% off.
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Pacific Harvest Irish Sea Moss
SKINCARE
LEVEN ROSE ORGANIC EMU OIL BUY HERE
The best topical product I've ever come across - safe and gentle for all skin although it's important to patch test first. Has a dropper lid - this one is a pump. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
EARTH'S KITCHEN SUNSCREEN RANGE ☀️ BUY HERE
Globally certified, reef friendly, broad spectrum and two-hour water resistant sunscreen that uses potent ingredients, making it feel wonderful on your skin. Two versions - sensitive/baby and adult.
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Fatco Nourishing Baby Butta made with Tallow 👶
IMMUNE SUPPORT
ROSITA EXTRA VIRGIN COD LIVER OIL BUY HERE
The highest quality Cod Liver Oil I have found. Made from wild-caught Norwegian code, extracted using traditional methods without heat, chemicals or mechanical pressure. In NZ and AUS, use code MARYANA5 at checkout for 5% off.
RESTORE MAGIC DIRT WATER FOR KIDS 👶 BUY HERE
Developed by a team of scientists and leading physicians to help create a stable environment for good gut bacteria to thrive. Buy the adult version here. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
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NutriBiotic Sodium Ascorbate Powder
Christopher's Herbal Multivitamin for Kids 👶
Aromatherapy for Cold and Flu Bubble Bath 👶
ONLINE STORES w/ discount codes
www.iherb.com 5% off with GVJ251
www.functionalself.co.nz 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.functionalself.com.au 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.functionalself.co.uk 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.rositarealfoods.co.nz 5% off* with MARYANA5
www.myfoodbag.co.nz $40 off your first box with link
www.blants.co.nz 5% off with ML20 when logged in
www.electrickiwi.co.nz get a $50 credit on first sign up
* for Rosita, Smidge, TruDark and Dr Hishams
MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
PREGNANCY AND POST PARTUM
Pure Synergy PureNatal Supplement
Innate Response Baby and Me Multivitamin
Womens Deo made with Grass Fed Tallow
Stanley Mug Polar Cup (keeps drinks hot for hours)
BABY PRODUCTS
Aromatherapy Laundry Soap for Babies
Maternity Pads with Organic Cotton Cover
Love to Dream Sleep Swaddle Up Light
FOOD AND DRINK
CHOC ZERO SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE BUY HERE
The best keto friendly chocolate range I have ever tried, sweetened with monkfruit. Brand new is the chocolate hazelnut spread - which is delicious. Use code GVJ251 at checkout 5% off.
DANDY BLEND COFFEE ALTERNATIVE BUY HERE
Rich, smooth full-bodied flavour but with no caffeine, acidity, bitterness or detectable levels of gluten. Delicious hot or cold, this is a very affordable way of enjoying dandelion. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
PRIMAL KITCHEN CHOC COLLAGEN FUEL BUY HERE My favourite sugar-free, non-dairy collagen peptide drink mix with 10 grams of Type 1 + 3 collagen with no gluten, grain or soy. Use code GVJ251 at checkout for 5% off.
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Epic Bar Artisanal Pork Rinds Salt & Pepper
Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetener
Sugar Free Coconut Milk Caramels
LAUNDRY AND BATH
DR HISHAM'S ORAL CARE RANGE BUY HERE
The most incredible range of oral care products designed with the entire body in mind.
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Molly's Suds Unscented Laundry Powder
Wendyl's Unscented Laundry Powder
Alaffia Lemon Verbena Hand Soap
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
VITAMIX HIGH SPEED BLENDER BUY HERE
I have my Vitamix blender since almost the beginning of our gut healing journey and it's been well worth the investment.
INSTANT POT SS PRESSURE COOKER BUY HERE
Extremely popular in the USA, I was excited to finally buy my own Instant Pot here in NZ, avoiding non stick surface coating as this uses stainless steel. Fantastic for making low-histamine broth.
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