SUPERFOODS
💪🏿 What is a superfood?
A food with very high nutritional density and is considered beneficial to a person’s health
🙌🏿 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.
Raspberries – A much loved berry found across the globe, they are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. The abundance of which have been shown to fight free radicals all throughout the body, helping to protect brain cells, which can improve cognitive function, improve memory and mental clarity.
Reishi Mushroom– Sometimes found growing wild in the Hemlock groves of New England, as well as other key eco niches around the world, it is celebrated as “The Mushroom of Immortality” in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this ancient tonic mushroom is a wonder of vital system support. Said to nourish your body, mind and spirit from the very root, and often used for immune system support.
Ashwagandha Root – The historic use of this amazing plant dates back nearly 3000 years to its origin in India where it was traditionally used to support rest, help calm anxiety and manage stress, among other applications. It may also help improve joint pain, mental clarity, physical performance, and sperm health.
Pink Himalayan Salt – One of the purest and most beautiful salts on earth, it is still hand mined in the traditional way; carefully selected, hand crushed, hand washed and sun dried in the mountainous regions of Pakistan, in the Himalayas. Made from sea salt deposits over 250 Million years old, this salt provides trace elements, essential minerals, balances electrolytes and supports proper nutrient absorption.
Caramel – Consisting of sugar heated into a smooth brown sticky sweet chew, is believed in Ayurveda to fight inflammation, and can be soothing and grounding in small doses.
Strawberries– Cultivated since ancient times, in both Europe and North America they were valued for their robust flavor & myriad of medicinal properties. High in antioxidants & vitamin C this nutrient rich berry is bursting with benefits. Thought to improve digestion, brain function, support healthy immune function & skin and heart health.
Dragon Fruit– Originally from Central & South America, this fruit was used by the Aztec & Mayan for its sweet taste and medicinal properties. Packed with essential nutrients like magnesium, iron & vitamin C it is a rich source of antioxidants, an anti- inflammatory and a high fiber food, this prebiotic also supports healthy digestion.
🍓 Energy Green Apple – Energy
Matcha– The very top leaves of the green tea plant which are carefully harvested and processed. It is rich in caffeine and L-theanine which can help boost memory, attention and provide a calm energy boost without the jitters. Offering high levels of antioxidants, particularly catechins which fight cell damage and support brain function. This incredible superfood is full of vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll which can help to detoxify the body.
B6– (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Plays a key role in building new cells, DNA and the production of amino acids aka “the building blocks” of protein, it also supports a myriad of additional important chemical reactions all throughout our bodies.
B12– (as Methyl cobalamin) Helps the body to process carbohydrates into energy, produce amino acids and is also vital for healthy nerve and blood cells, and DNA production.
B5- (as Pantothenic Acid) An essential vitamin that converts food into energy and plays various additional important roles within your body such as synthesizing fatty acids and making vital hormones, supporting healthy skin, nerves and red cell production.
🍓 Sleepy Cherry Berry – Sleepy
Tart Cherry- It has naturally occurring high levels of melatonin which can aid in improving sleep quality and duration. Also packed with antioxidants like anthocyanins which help to fight free radicals and can ease inflammation and exercise induced muscle soreness. Studies show they can help support better immunity, heart health, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, and even improve brain function.
Lemon balm- A beautiful tonic herb, it helps to support ease with calming properties, which can improve sleep, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve digestion. It is also an antiviral herb helping to fight illness and is antioxidant rich which can support and ease inflammation.
Passionflower– A calming and soothing herb which increases production of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) levels which can ease and relieve tension in the nervous system. Promoting relaxation, improved sleep quality and duration and eases anxiety, stress and tension in the body and mind. Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, helping to fight inflammation and soothe muscle tension.
🍓 lmmunity Concord Grape – Immunity
Elderberry- Rich in Vitamin C, and antioxidants like anthocyanins and flavonoids it is often used to support improved immune function and shorten duration of colds and flus. Helpful in fighting inflammation, improving tissue repair, gut biome and fighting oxidative stress.
Vitamin C- An antioxidant that supports immune function, heart and brain health, collagen production for skin, bones, wound healing and helps with iron absorption. It helps protect your cells from damage and can reduce duration and intensity of colds and flus.
Electrolytes- Essential minerals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium which are vital for keeping your body hydrated and regulated. They boost energy, support nerve signals, improve exercise performance and recovery, and aid in overall cellular function.