

Amino acids are great for mood and sleep – so important for anyone busy or experiencing stress.ĭale Pinnock, The Medicinal Chef: It really isn’t anything special to be honest. They are potentially anti ageing as they are vital for repair in the body (inside and out) and minimising unwanted inflammation which can be ageing. Lorna Driver-Davies, nutritional therapist:Amino acids are required for a healthy functioning detoxification system, brain function, healthy skin, hair and nails, female hormone support and more. It’s also high in sodium which is something we don’t want to be getting too much of. It contains essential amino which may be hard for vegans to get naturally from their diet, however it’s quite low in proteins so I wouldn’t rely on the sauce to cover your protein requirements. It’s great for use in cooking, especially if you are looking for a soy sauce replacement due to being unable to eat gluten or wheat. Sandra Greenbank, nutritional therapist: Braggs Liquid Aminos tastes a bit like soy sauce and gives foods a rich umami taste (umami is ‘the 5th flavour’ – a meaty, savory taste). Bragg Liquid Aminos is a wonderful blend – I love it and have used it for years especially in stir-fries in place of soy sauce’. They literally help with every body system, as well as being good for the gut, hair, skin, digestion and nails. Rick Hay, a specialist in antiageing and weight loss: ‘Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and include things like glutamine for the nervous system and muscle recovery, lysine for the immune system, taurine for the brain and more.

So maybe Bragg Liquid Aminos will be the next big ‘trend’ now that it has the celebrity approval, but what do the nutritionists say? It doesn’t contain any chemicals, artificial colouring, alcohol or preservatives and is non-GMO. Made from soybeans and purified water, it is a gluten-free version of soy sauce, excellent for adding a salty or Asian taste. It can be difficult for vegans to find the nine essential amino acids (which your body cannot manufacture on its own) without consuming animal products. Amino acids also make up compounds, neurotransmitters, hormones and other substances in the body. Our bodies can’t function without proteins and we have thousands of them, all of which are necessary for staying in good health. It’s all rather scientific, but amino acids are what nutritionists call the building blocks of proteins. What are Bragg Liquid Aminos?ĭespite not looking glamorous, it’s the hidden treasure in health foodies’ pantries due to containing 16 amino acids (there are 20 in nature all together).

Whilst mothers seek easy ways to get their tykes to eat greens, Victoria is one step ahead with what may be mistaken for a bottle of acidic medicine and bird food. The trend-setter can leave fans a little baffled with her health interests.

Please don’t write that I’m completely mad, we don’t want wrinkles!’ What Victoria wasn’t a fan of was veganism, saying a year of the diet left her with little energy for her busy lifestyle – instead, she takes ‘vitamins and the collagen pills’, to help her buzz around. So good for u!!’ But aware of the critics, the gym fan later told The Mirror: ‘Twenty-two amino acids, 12 vitamins, 28 minerals. Seemingly the mother of four, with David Beckham, is more than happy to share her secrets with her 17.2 million followers, whilst teaching her children Romeo, 15, Cruz, 12 and Harper, 6 the benefits.Īlways on the hunt for the latest superfood trend, in 2014 she declared her love for bee pollen, saying ‘totally obsessed…. The photo showed mixed seeds such as pumpkin and a bottle of Bragg Liquid Aminos with the caption: ‘Seeds doused in organic Aminos! Grilled until crispy! After school snack! Good for mummy too!’ Instagram: in the spotlight, the 43 year old former Spice Girl turned fashion designer is on top of her healthy living regime. It’s healthy snacks after school for Victoria’s youngsters, which she shared on Instagram story this week.
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You won’t see a cupboard full of crisps and biscuits in the Beckham household. Victoria Beckham loves Bragg Liquid Aminos to flavour her food, but what are liquid aminos? 7 nutritionists give their take on the ‘healthier soy sauce’ and what to do with it
