How To Make Vitamin C Gummies
I remember when vitamin gummies first became commercially available. I thought they were the coolest things since sliced bread. Knowing what I do now though, I'll gladly pass on them.
The Nasty Truth About Vitamins
Conventional vitamins, gummy and regular, both contain loads of yucky ingredients like corn syrup and refined sugar. And those "natural flavors?" Natural strawberry, raspberry and vanilla flavors commonly come from castoreum, a secretion from a beaver's anal sac. Yes, you read that right.
What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You
Studies have shown that not only do conventional vitamins not work nearly as well as believed; they can actually hurt you. Vitamins found in food aren't isolated and synthetic like their chain health store counterparts. This study found vitamin C in citrus 1210% more bioavailable than isolated ascorbic acid!
Superstar Immune-Boosting Ingredients
There are several reasons why these gummies are so great. Gelatin helps combat inflammatory and degenerative diseases, relieves joint pain, and builds strong hair and nails. Don't just let the kids have these, though! Gelatin (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!) is chock full of collagen for healthier skin. Want to help nix cellulite and stretch marks too? Done and done.
Orange peel, hibiscus and rosehips are all very high in vitamin C. Rosehips are rich in bioflavonoids, which help the body better absorb and utilize vitamin C. They also strengthen connective tissue and capillaries. Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!), which is perfect since we're pairing it with this gelatin!
My son loves these gummies so much that I keep a steady supply on hand. I feel good knowing that not only does he love eating them, but they are completely safe and nutritious. The beetroot is optional but gives it more color.
This recipe provides about 50 mg total of vitamin C, most of the daily recommended 60 mg. Steeping the herbs vs. boiling the herbs preserves vitamin C. Heat the steeped liquid only enough to dissolve the gelatin. If you have cold-dissolve gelatin you can use that instead. See the comments below for more info.
Description
Forget Vitamin C capsules, tablets or pills – make your own immune-boosting, vitamin C gummies!
- 1 Tbs. rosehips (20 mg)
- 1 Tbs. orange peel (8.2 mg)
- 1 Tbs. hibiscus (3 mg)
- 1/4 tsp. beetroot (optional)
- 1/3 c. boiling water
- 3 Tbs. lemon juice (21 mg)
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 3 Tbs. gelatin (or the Bernard Jensen brand at Radiant Life)
- 2 drops food-grade lemon essential oil
- Pour the boiling water over the herbs and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and pour into a pot.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and whisk over medium heat (do NOT bring to a boil!) until well combined.
- Pour into candy molds or ice cube trays. You can also use a glass dish and then cut into squares once cooled.
- Cool in the freezer for 5-10 minutes and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: healthy snack, kid-friendly
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Resources:
Vitamin A Toxicity, Holistic Squid
The Truth About Vitamins and Supplements, Brian Clement
Vitamin C, National Institutes of Health
Rosehips, Nutrition Data
Nutritional Herbology : A Reference Guide to Herbs, Mark Pederson
Jamie is the wife of Devon and mommy to Liam. She studied Journalism at Grace College and is currently working on a Master Herbalist certificate. She started an all-natural body care business, This & That Herbal, and is the development director for A'amarna Toothpaste. Follow her as she explores how to be a good steward of her God-given resources and shares it at How To Just About Anything.
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