Power vitamin
Power vitamin
The effect of vitamin B3 has completely convinced us and has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies. That is why it is included in not only our skincare but also our supplements.
In the skincare
In our skincare, vitamin B3 is used in the form of niacinamide. The list of positive effects on the skin is long: first of all, it has a strong antioxidant effect and catches free radicals. This protects the skin from damage caused by UV radiation and environmental pollution. It also counteracts hyperpigmentation thanks to its brightening properties, refines pores and boosts collagen synthesis, which helps to counteract fine lines and wrinkles. Niacinamide also strengthens the skin's natural barrier function.
Sounds good? Works well too: in cicé Eye Care, cicé Day Care and the new cicé Skin Booster.
In the supplements
In our supplements cicé Cell Support and cicé Soul Caps, we also rely on the high effectiveness of vitamin B3 - here in the form of nicotinamide.
According to a study by the Washington University School of Medicine, it slows down the aging of the body on several levels: Age-related body weight gain is suppressed and energy metabolism is boosted. It also improves insulin sensitivity and eye function.
At a young age, our body produces enough vitamin B3 - later on, supplementation can close the nutrient gap.
According to the German Nutrition Society, the basic requirement for vitamin B3 is 16 mg per day, while the maximum safe daily amount is 900 mg. A daily dose of cicé Cell Support contains 150 mg of vitamin B3 - for a real anti-aging effect without risk! The daily dose of cicé Soul Caps contains 50 mg vitamin B3.
Small power packs
Peanuts are full of power! Not only do they contain vitamin B3, but also many other minerals, healthy unsaturated fatty acids and secondary plant substances. So let's enjoy them:
When cooking, they are best left natural and unsalted or in the form of peanut butter, which consists of 100 percent peanuts. Caution: some peanut butters, on the other hand, often contain hydrogenated fats, sugar or other additives.
Did you know that 30 g of peanuts provide around 3.8 mg of vitamin B3? That's a whopping 24 percent of an adult's minimum daily requirement.
Our peanut inspiration:
For 2 portions of delicious peanut soba noodles you need:
30 g pan-roasted peanuts
150 g broccoli
75 g defrosted edamame
2 spring onions
some chopped coriander
150 g soba noodles
½ clove of chopped garlic
5 g chopped ginger
1 organic lime
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
some salt and pepper
1. Toast the peanuts in a hot pan without fat over a medium heat for about 3 minutes, then leave to cool and roughly chop. Wash the broccolini and cook in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then rinse and drain. Cook the edamame in boiling salted water for 1 minute, rinse and peel. Slice the spring onions diagonally into rings and roughly chop the coriander.
2. cook the soba noodles in plenty of salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic and ginger and squeeze the juice from a lime.
3. drain the pasta, collect some of the cooking water and drain the pasta. Then mix with a tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger in a bowl with a little of the noodle cooking water until the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lime juice.
4. heat the remaining sesame oil in a wok or large pan, toss the soba noodles with the broccolini, edamame, spring onions and sauce over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Then divide between plates, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges.
For 2 portions of delicious peanut soba noodles you need:
30 g pan-roasted peanuts
150 g broccoli
75 g defrosted edamame
2 spring onions
some chopped coriander
150 g soba noodles
½ clove of chopped garlic
5 g chopped ginger
1 organic lime
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp peanut butter
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
some salt and pepper
1. Toast the peanuts in a hot pan without fat over a medium heat for about 3 minutes, then leave to cool and roughly chop. Wash the broccolini and cook in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then rinse and drain. Cook the edamame in boiling salted water for 1 minute, rinse and peel. Slice the spring onions diagonally into rings and roughly chop the coriander.
2. cook the soba noodles in plenty of salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, finely chop the garlic and ginger and squeeze the juice from a lime.
3. drain the pasta, collect some of the cooking water and drain the pasta. Then mix with a tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger in a bowl with a little of the noodle cooking water until the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper and lime juice.
4. heat the remaining sesame oil in a wok or large pan, toss the soba noodles with the broccolini, edamame, spring onions and sauce over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Then divide between plates, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges.
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