The Mindful Puzzles team share the top wellness picks for wellness optimisation and feeling refreshed and ready for the season ahead. Discover simple daily self-care additions designed to support skin health, energy, and everyday calm from the inside out.
Spring is just around the corner so it’s a great time to refresh your wellbeing, whether that means refreshing your daily spring wellness routine or adding a new step. Here are the top wellness picks the Mindful Puzzles team keep coming back to.
Marine Collagen Superpowder by Par Olive
Par Olive’s Marine Collagen Superpowder added to a morning cuppa is one of our favourites. This unflavoured marine collagen powder blends easily into coffee, tea, or warm water, without clumping or leaving an aftertaste. Sustainably sourced and finely milled, it supports the health of skin, hair, nails, and joints from within. We could all use a little extra care, especially as we move into our 30s and beyond, and this was one of the few collagens we tested that we noticed a real difference with. Best of all, it’s as easy as stirring a spoonful into your morning coffee.
$89.00 available at au.parolive.com
Glow Ageless by The Beauty Chef
Glow Ageless is another tried-and-tested winner, particularly if you’re looking to support skin health alongside your overall wellbeing. Its bio-fermented blend supports skin from within, through collagen, antioxidants, and The Beauty Chef’s signature Flora Culture™ probiotic complex. We liked how easily it stirred into water or blended into a smoothie, making it an easy addition to the daily routine. The vanilla-cinnamon flavour is warm rather than overly sweet, with a considered mix of ingredients including maqui berry, papaya, acerola cherry, and hyaluronic acid. Our team have enjoyed adding it to their routine as a simple way to give their skin a little extra care from within.
$79.00 available at thebeautychef.com
WPI90 Whey Protein Isolate by True Protein
With protein-maxxing on the rise and protein intake becoming an increasingly important part of nutrition for women over 30, True Protein’s WPI90 is one our team reaches for when we want a quality boost. With around 90 percent protein per serve, it’s low in fat and lactose, with a relatively short ingredient list. The fact that it’s Australian-owned and every batch is tested for quality is another reason it’s become a regular for our team. The range includes flavours such as cocoa, vanilla and salted caramel, which blend smoothly into a morning coffee or lunchtime smoothie – without the chalkiness that whey proteins can sometimes have. For us, it’s an easy way to work a little more protein into the day without overcomplicating our routine.
$98.00 available at www.trueprotein.com.au
Protein Bars by Fibre Boost
Fibre Boost Protein Bars are the go-to snack for many of the Mindful Puzzles team – always within easy reach when we need a quality protein hit. Australian-made, they pack at least 20 g of protein, a full daily serve of fibre and prebiotics into a bar that tastes more like a bakery treat than a typical protein snack. We’ve found them particularly handy for busy afternoons, popping one in our bags for a walk, a market run, or whenever hunger strikes between meals. With new flavours released every month, there’s always something new to try, from sweet and fruity to deliciously sour. A favourite in our office, they’ve become an easy go-to when we want something satisfying that still feels like a treat.
$55.00 available at fibre-boost.com
Vanilla Bone Broth Protein Powder by Mitchell’s Nutrition
Bone broth is attracting plenty of attention among women over 30, particularly for its role in supporting wellbeing through all stages of life, including menopause – but is it worth the hype? The Mindful Puzzles team were more than happy to try this Vanilla Bone Broth Protein Powder, and for us, the answer was an easy ‘yes’. Made in Australia from grass-fed beef bones, it provides protein alongside collagen and gut-supporting amino acids, making it a simple addition to a wellness-focused routine. The vanilla flavour is soft and easy to enjoy as a warm morning drink or blended into a smoothie, without the savoury note that can put some people off traditional bone broth. It’s perfect when looking for something warm, comforting, and a little more substantial.
$85.00 available at www.mitchellsnutrition.com
Liposomal Vitamin C by Cymbiotika
Cymbiotika’s Liposomal Vitamin C has been popping up across our feeds, so we had to see what all the fuss was about. The daily doses come in handy single-serve pouches that squeeze straight into your mouth – no water or capsules required – with a tropical flavour that makes the 1,000 mg dose easy to take. We like the convenience, too: the pouches are simple to slip into a handbag or keep on hand when we’re out and about. The liposomal formula uses phospholipids to deliver the vitamin C, while the formulation is free from synthetic additives. It’s an easy option to support our health and wellbeing, especially on busy days when we’re on the go.
$62.00 available at cymbiotika.com
Pure NMN Powder by Renue by Science
We were curious to try Pure NMN Powder as interest in longevity-focused wellness continues to grow. Renue by Science’s Pure NMN Powder is an anti-aging supplement filled with NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), a precursor to NAD+, which is a molecule involved in cellular energy and repair. The unflavoured 100 g powder is third-party tested and made without fillers, and we liked the simplicity of being able to stir it into water or add it to a smoothie. It won’t feel like anything dramatic, and that’s rather the point. This is inner care measured in months, not mornings, and is a considered addition for those taking a longer-term approach to ageing well.
$79.00 available at renuebyscience.com
CoQ10 100 mg by Thorne
With Thorne being among the most trusted names in third-party-tested supplementation, we were excited to try CoQ10 100mg for cardiovascular and neurological health. CoQ10 is an essential nutrient for cellular energy production, and we were happy to learn that it also promotes optimal heart, brain, and immune function. The small gel caps are easy to take, and we found this supplement to be a great addition to our daily routine. We can see why CoQ10 has become such a popular choice – it’s uncomplicated and fits easily into your day.
$76.00 available at au.iherb.com
Vitamin & Protein Bars by FULFIL
When the day gets ahead of you, FULFIL bars are the kind of on-the-go support that doesn’t ask you to compromise. Each bar delivers a solid dose of protein alongside a broad spread of vitamins, so breakfast-on-the-run doesn’t have to mean nutritional guesswork. The chocolate coating is real chocolate, and with flavours like Chocolate Salted Caramel and Chocolate Hazelnut Whip, they feel closer to a treat than a substitute. Handy in your bag for the school run, a Pilates class or a spring garden day that runs long, they’re a convenient way to add protein and vitamins to your day – without missing out on something delicious. We’d recommend keeping a few on hand for those busy days when you need something quick, satisfying and easy to enjoy on the go.
$6.00 each available at fulfilnutrition.au
