insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 03 - May 2015 | Page 66

HEALTH+WELLNESS ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE WHY GO VEGAN? Many people go vegan to prevent the exploitation of animals. However, more and more people are turning to a Elena and her son, David vegan diet and a vegan lifestyle for the health benefits: increased energy, younger looking skin, and eternal youth. I went vegan for the health benefits. As a single mum of one beautiful child, running my own business, and enjoying travelling around the world at a pace that made my family and friends dizzy, I was physically and mentally exhausted most of the time. I thought it was all to do with getting older (reaching 40) and maybe it was a sign that I should slow down a bit. But I refused to believe that there was a link between my exhaustion, my adventurous lifestyle and my age and decided to dive into my own research online on nutrition and various diets. First I excluded gluten and then gradually meat and all animal products and animal by- I needed to supplement my food intake with extra proteins and B12 that are usually found in meat, Vitamin D, Iron, Calcium, and Omega-3 fatty acids. than in my early 30s, my skin looked great, and I no longer had to slow down. This year I am embarking on a new adventure: building a primary school in The Gambia. So no rest for the wicked! But what attracted me the most to Arbonne was the fact that I could order all the products online from my own shop at a discount and also earn a commission from recommending the products to my friends and family – something While I was researching for a healthier diet I came across a vegan skincare producer in America which is also available in the UK called Arbonne. I knew about Lush UK skincare, but when I researched about their products only 83% were vegan. All Arbonne skincare, haircare, and cosmetic products are vegan. More than that, Arbonne also produce a large collection of food supplements and nutrition products that not only are certified vegan but are also gluten free. For me this was a match made in heaven as I was having a vegan and gluten-free diet and To discover more about Arbonne products and the business opportunity please contact Elena Edwards on 07799 116828 or email [email protected] www.elenaedwards.arbonne.com Pure. Safe. Beneficial. Since 1980. ® www.elenaedwards.arbonne.com [email protected] T: 01903 691811 M: 07799 116828 20% 66 Experience the ARBONNE difference: NO mineral oil NO petroleum NO formaldehyde NO dyes NO synthetic parabens NO animal products NO animal by-products NO synthetic fragrance NO waxes NO acetones NO synthetic flavours NO synthetic sweeteners NO trans-fats NO cholesterol