SUPERFOODS
💪🏿 What is an Adaptogen?
An Adaptogen is a compound or product that increases the ability of a person to resist, adapt, or become resilient in nonspecific ways to biological, physical, or chemical stressors.
Assam Tea – It is grown in the Northeast India state of Assam, and is very high in antioxidant properties. This high-grade loose-leaf tea has been shown to help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation. It has a rich savory aroma with a malty flavor.
Star Anise – An evergreen shrub native to southwest China, picked before ripening and dried in the sun. It is antioxidant rich, a digestive aid, immune support, anti-inflammatory, and supports respiratory health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is valued for its ability to regulate Qi (“chi”), or life force. h
Cinnamon – Once more valuable than gold, it is sweet & warming. Its documented use dates back as far as ancient Egypt. Harvested in Indonesia, it is antioxidant rich, anti-inflammatory, supports heart health, thought to fight neurodegenerative disease, and support immune function.Cardamom – Called the Queen of Spices, it is the words third most expensive spice, surpassed only by vanilla and saffron. Originally from the Western Ghats of Southern India, our choice pods are grown in Guatemala. It is antioxidant rich, anti-inflammatory, and improves digestion.
Quinoa – Organically grown in Peru, it is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants. Cultivated in South America since ancient times, and revered by the Incas as a sacred food.
Matcha Tea – Harvested in Kagoshima, Japan, from the same plant as green tea, the tender high grade tea leaves are covered the last 20-30 days before harvest. This increases the chlorophyll production, boosts amino acid content, antioxidants and caffeine levels. Matcha contains a compound called L-theanine which alters the effects of caffeine, promoting alertness without the crash in energy levels. It is also especially high in the compound catechin EGCG, which has shown powerful anti-cancer properties. This incredible superfood can improve attention, memory and reaction time.
Maldon Sea Salt – Hand harvested flakes of naturally formed pyramid crystals, known worldwide as the chef’s choice for its superior taste and texture. Family owned with four generations of master salt makers passing down the artisanal craft that has been celebrated along the twisting shorelines of the Atlantic in Maldon, England for thousands of years. It has upwards of 84 trace minerals that nourish and strengthen our body.
Seamoss – aka Irish Moss, is a frilly sea vegetable which thrives in the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It is a celebrated superfood around the world particularly in coastal communities and the Caribbean, it is revered for its vitality and stamina boosting qualities. Traditionally used in Ireland to thicken porridge, thanks to its high levels of carrageenan. It is rich in essential nutrients, containing 92 of the 102 vitamins and minerals our bodies need. Often used for immune & digestive support, it is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory constituents, improved skin & hair health.
Wild Blueberries –Growing wild across northern US & Canada, they are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants & anthocyanins, helping to neutralize damage from free radicals that accumulate in the body from environmental pollutants, stress, etc. They are shown to support brain, skin, and heart health, healthy digestion and cancer prevention.
Vanilla Bean – Sourced fair trade and grown by micro farmers in Papua New Guinea. It is a member of the orchid family, each plant flower is hand pollinated, then the bean pods are ripened, dried and condition cured to create their distinct flavor and aroma. Vanilla is rich in antioxidants helps to fight against free radical damage in your body. Used for centuries to sooth inflammation, support heart health, healthy tissue production, digestion, hair and skin, to alleviate respiratory conditions, and offers neuroprotective properties.