lemon-berry vitamin c gummies

When I was a child, I loved gummy snacks. As we all know, these snacks are full of artificial flavors + colors, and processed sugars. There is nothing “fruity” or healthy about many of these snacks - even the organic kind. These homemade gummies are great because they taste sweet, have a satisfying consistency, and actually improve your health rather than detract from it!

These tasty snacks are simple to make and have a few key ingredients:

Beef Gelatin is a product that I use in my kitchen often. The use of gelatin as a therapeutic tool goes back many years. The protein gelatin works as a digestive aid and contains both of the amino acids: arginine and glycine in large amounts. (source)

Vitamin C is an extremely important nutrient. Our body is unable to make this vitamin, and therefore, we need to obtain it from food and supplements. Vitamin C is important for boosting the immune system, helping the body to produce collagen, helping with wound healing, and many other important processes. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which means that it fights free radicals. Lifestyle stresses, both environmental and personal choices, can create free radicals that cause oxidative stress within our body (air pollution, smoking, bad fats, high blood sugar, toxins). There needs to be a balance of free radicals and antioxidants in our body. Having an imbalance, with too many free radicals, leads to negative health outcomes. Vitamin C is vital for health. (source, source)

Raw Honey is one of my favorite sweeteners to use. This unprocessed vitamin-filled nectar is known for its antioxidants as well as for it anti-inflammatory role in health. Plus it is filled with good enzymes and probiotics. (source) (click here to read more about the vast benefits of manuka honey)

Try these homemade gummies. These gummies have gut-healing properties, immune supporting vitamins, and most importantly, taste great. You can buy silicone molds in all different shapes and sizes to add fun!