FutureKind supplements (US – donates to animal sanctuaries)

Future Kind was founded by two Aussie brothers. This is a US/Canada company and only ships domestically at present (but we wished to include it if you’re visiting from the other side of the pond, as it donates as portion of profits to animal sanctuaries worldwide).

The range includes a multivitamin, a prenatal vitamin for expecting mums and vegan vitamin D3. Plus supplements for good joint and eye health. All with refill packs.

This company also has a remote team that work from home, so prices are more affordable, due to not paying for big offices.  offices in the city. This also reduces the number of cars on the road.

Check with your GP before supplements if on medication (or if pregnant/nursing). Keep them away from children and pets, and recycle unused supplements/medicines at pharmacies (never flush them down the loo).

Why choose vegan supplements?

The Transparent Label Campaign was set up by US supplement company Terraseed, to demand that companies list full ingredients, so people can avoid gelatine, fish, collagen, creatine and magnesium stearate (mostly in vitamin D and omega 3 supplements – which cause the death of 24 billion creatures each year).

Also boycott krill supplements (you can easily get omega 3 fatty acids from nuts, seeds or algae supplements). Krill is an important food for whales, seals, penguins and fish, and removal causes by-catch of other creatures.

Simple tips for good health

• Eat healthy nutritious food. Learn to cook a few plant-based recipes!
• Get at least 150 minutes of weekly exercise (walking is fine, as is swimming, workouts or any sport that you enjoy).
• Do regular breast or testicle self-checks and take up GP screenings.
• Make quality sleep (7 to 9 hours a night) a priority (reducing or giving up alcohol and smoking will help good sleeping routines).
• Even if you’re a happy hermit, try to forge at least one or two strong friendships or family bonds to cope with tough times. If you don’t have anyone nearby, then consider a local church, walking club or anywhere to ‘find your tribe’.