The World According to Gwyneth...

So, anyone who knows me knows that if I could be anyone else in the whole world it would be Gwyneth Paltrow. She's got it all; she's beautiful, she's got an Oscar, she's got a Chris Martin, what else could a girl want?...so, here is the first of what may (or may not) be a new ongoing series on this blog - "The World According to Gwyneth."

Gwyneth on Beauty

I found this card and I just had to buy it for myself. Mainly to reassure myself that the Clinique's "Black Honey," lipstick that I have been wearing since she suggested it a magazine a while ago was still an excellent choice.

This month Gywneth was featured in Harper's Bazaar magazine. In the interview she is asked "What are her beauty secrets?

"Drink tons of water, and wear sunscreen. And I really do think that if you eat fresh, organic, good food, you look like it."

As for her flowing locks, Paltrow chalks it up to vitamins. "Take New Chapter Organics' Perfect Prenatal. It doesn't matter if you are pregnant, I swear to God," she says. "I have double-processed blond hair, and it's so long and not damaged. Those vitamins, they are the trick."

Of course, I paid very careful attention to this statement as Gwyneth does has hair to die for. I was surprised to hear that it's double-processed, as that doesn't sound like a truly "organic" procedure. But we girls do what we must. I've also noticed on my own that the breeders that I come in contact with tend to have luxurious hair. I always thought it was because of the hormones that pregnant women have in abundance - but maybe Gywnnie is on to something.

So, I did a little research and it turns out that there may be some concern about the amount of Iron in Prenatal vitamins...however, as you can see below, New Chapter Organic's Perfect Prenatal vitamins contain only %100 of the Daily Recommended Value.

Perfect Prenatal® delivers 23 different easily digested, energizing and protective probiotic vitamins and minerals as well as 13 stress-balancing and free-radical scavenging herbs cultured for maximum effectiveness. Herbs like lavender and lemon balm have been revered for their soothing properties while other antioxidative herbs like peppermint, clove and rose hips provide key health benefits that support and sustain.*
Supplement Facts
Serving size 4 Tablets
Four tablets contain
Probiotic Nutrients %DV
Vitamin C *† 90 mg 150%
Vitamin D *† 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E *† 45 IU 150%
Vitamin K *† 50 mcg 63%
Thiamin-Vitamin B1 *† 2 mg 113%
Riboflavin-Vitamin B2 *† 2 mg 118%
Niacin *† 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 *† 8 mg 375%
Folate *† 800 mcg 200%
Vitamin B12 *† 8 mcg 133%
Biotin *† 300 mcg 100%
Pantothenic Acid *† 10 mg 100%
Calcium *† 75mg 8%
Iron *† 18 mg 100%
Iodine *† 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium *† 25 mg 6%
Zinc *† 15 mg 100%
Selenium *† 50 mcg 71%
Copper *† 500 mcg 25%
Manganese *† 5 mg 250%
Chromium *† 50 mcg 42%
Molybdenum *† 100 mcg 133%
Mixed Carotenoids*† 8,000 IU •
Organic Cultured Herbal Extracts (Proprietary Blend) %DV
Prenatal Herbal Response [Brown rice ‡, Oats ‡, Blueberries (fruit)‡, Prunes (fruit)‡, Blackberries (fruit)‡, Flame Raisins (fruit) ‡, Kale (leaf) ‡, Spinach (leaf) ‡, Raspberries (fruit) ‡, Dandelion (leaf) ‡, Rose Hips (fruit) ‡, Lavender (flower) ‡, Lemon Balm (leaf) ‡, Peppermint (leaf) ‡, Cloves (bud) ‡, L. casei, L. plantarum, L. salivarius, L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, S. thermophilus, B. bifidum, B. infantis, B. longum and B. breve] 900 mg •
Broccolive® Plus (sprouted seeds) %DV
(Broccoli‡, Cauliflower‡, Kale‡, Daikon radish‡, Cabbage‡, and Mustard‡) 100 mg
Superfoods (Proprietary Blend) %DV
Cultured Organic Milled Soy † 860 mg •
Soy Lecithin (non-GMO) *†*** 73 mg •
• Daily Value not established
* As a glyco-protein matrix
‡ Organic
† Nutrients are cultured in organic media that may contain: organic milled soy*, organic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - a natural source of PABA and SOD, organic maltodextrin, organic gum Arabic, organic orange and lemon peel - natural sources of bioflavonoids, organic carrot powder, organic alfalfa powder, enzymes and Lactobacilli (L. acidophilus, L. bifidus, L. rhamnosus)
***A natural source of choline, inositol, linoleic and linolenic acids
100% vegetarian; no artificial flavors or colors.
Caution: As with any dietary or herbal supplement, you should advise your health care practitioner of the use of this product. If you are nursing, pregnant, or considering pregnancy, you should consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

So, it's up to you, but all things being equal, I'm sticking with the beauty advice from the woman who kicked both Ben Affleck and Brad Pitt to the curb...plus the added bonus of being prepared to have a super-baby should there be a condom malfunction...and guys, looking at that ingredient list makes me think that Prenatal Vitamins aren't just for women anymore...