Our favourite Superfoods!

Now first of all, you don't NEEEED Superfoods, but I absolutely love them because they are a nutrient rich way to add a bit more zing to your diet. Why waste a mouthful on empty, non nourishing calories when you can super charge yourself! Try one or two in your smoothie and see if you feel the difference! Here's a little more about our favourites: 

Superfood	Benefits
Acai	A small purple berry from the Amazon, Acai is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Its extremely high concentration of antioxidants helps combat premature aging as well as monounsaturated (healthy) fats, dietary fibre and phytosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health. You can only buy this in freeze dried powder form as the berries themselves must be processed within 24 hours to preserve their nutrients.
AFA	Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) is one of natures nutritional powerhouses. It contains every vitamin, minerals and amino acid the body needs, is the highest source of plant protein (58%) and a great source of DHA essential for brain development. AFA really aids mental clarity and physical stamina.
Cacao	The cacao bean is rich in magnesium, a mineral that is vital for nerve and muscle function.  It is also a good source of sulfur, which helps with strong nails, shiny hair, a healthy liver and pancreas. Cacao contains anandamide, a substance that induces euphoria. It also contains phenylethylamine (PEA), a mood enhancer. Whilst PEA occurs naturally in the brain, the only other food that contains PEA is blue-green algae.
Camu Camu	The fruit of the Camu Camu tree contains powerful phytochemicals including the amino acids serine, valine, and leucine, and more Vitamin C than any other known plant in the world. The dehydrated camu camu fruit powder contains 8 - 9% Vitamin C, which is 30 to 60 times more Vitamin C than an orange!
Goji Berries	Goji berries are known for their healing properties. These berries are rich in antioxidants and amino acids, but their real gold lies in their more than 20 vitamins and minerals. These tasty berries have been used for centuries in Asian cultures to strengthen eyesight, fight against viruses, balance hormones, and promote longevity.  We love Goji in everything, try them soaked in warm water and added to a smoothie or use in a fruit slice, they are perfect with chocolate!
Lucuma	With a superb sweet caramel flavour, this nutritionally-dense superfood is chock full of antioxidants, fibre, vitamins including niacin (B3) and minerals especially zinc, calcium and iron.It is perfect added to desserts and slices!
Maca	Maca powder comes from the root of the plant and is full of vitamins, minerals, potassium and plant sterols. It is great for balancing hormones, delivering energy and stamina. It has a butterscotch/caramel note and we love it in many of our sweet treats!
Spirulina	An oldie but a goodie, Spirulina is still ahead of the pack when it comes to protein. It is an excellent source of beta carotene and a wide range of minerals including Iron, Potassium, Magnesium Sodium, Phosphorus and Calcium. As well as boosting the immune system,  Spirulina has a host of benefits including improved digestion, reduced fatigue, increased endurance, appetite control, contributes to healthy cardiovascular function and it’s a great detoxifier!
Tumeric	Tumeric contains curcumin which is rich in antioxidants: it’s pretty clever too as it not only neutralises free radicals itself, it also helps kick start your body’s own defence systems.  it’s also great for reducing inflammation especially when it relates to disease. Curcumin boosts levels of the brain hormone BDNF, which increases the growth of new neurons and fights various degenerative processes in the brain.Curcumin extracts have been shown to reduce cancer cells, especially cancers relating to the digestive system.