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THE  NEW  SUPERFOODS  ANDHOW  TO  EAT  THEMIf  you’re  like  us,  you’ve  probably

exhausted  the  customary  kale  and  goji

berries  in  your  morning  smoothie,  not  to

mention  the  chia  seeds  and  bee  pollen  that

have  long  outstayed  their  welcome  in

your  pantry.  Like  you,  we’re  in  the  market

for  something  new.  We  spoke  to  personal

trainer  and  raw  food  enthusiast  Ricardo

Riskalla,  and  Karen  Ward  founder  of

organic  food  company  Honest  To

Goodness  to  get  a  handle  on  the  latest

underground  superfood  secrets.

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There  are  some  superfoods  we’ll  never  get

over.  Spirulina,  the  superfood  of  the  sea

has  been  loved  since  the  seventies  -­  and  for

good  reason  (it’s  a  rich  source  of

chlorophyll,  micro  and  macro  nutrients

along  with  protein  and  antioxidants).  Also

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make  sure  to  keep  the  quiet  achievingblueberries  and  lemons  on  hand  for  addedimmunity  and  detoxifying  purposes.  As  asubstitute  for  sugar  Ricardo  suggestsopting  for  raw  cacao,  and  raw  honey  -­“it’s  anti-­viral,  anti-­bacterial,  and  hasanti-­fungal  properties,  antioxidants,vitamins  and  minerals”.  For  everythingelse,  there  are  some  game  changers  on  thehorizon.  

Baobab

Native to SouthAfrica, this exoticfruit powder isbursting with fibre,antioxidants and arich source ofVitamin C. Not onlyis it a naturalenergiser, itencourages a healthynervous system andaids the growth ofcollagen and elastinfor the skin. KarenWard suggests

incorporating one heaped tablespoon of theirBaobab to smoothies, sprinkled over muesli andporridge or blended with yoghurt. Added towater, Baobab can encourage optimumhydration and has been proven to detoxify theliver after high exposure to toxins like alcohol.If you are feeling creative, try adding thisversatile ingredient into baking and desserts,even ice cream or sorbets make for a healthysnack.

Garden  Weeds

We know it doesn’tsound luxurious but

THIS RAWSOME VEGAN LIFERECIPE FOR RAW VEGAN

BAOBAB ICE CREAMSANDWICHES ARE A

DELICIOUSLY HEALTHYINDULGENCE

Ricardo swears by

these strong plants.

Being an often

unwelcome guest in

your garden makes

them hardy, meaning

they have developed

coping mechanisms

for survival which

means they are often

richer in nutrients

than pampered

nursery plants. "They

are rich in calcium, chlorophyll, antioxidants

and minerals - best of all, they are free” says

Ricardo. The most commonly grown garden

weed is Dandelion, it’s bitter taste aids digestive

juices and helps to detoxify the liver. Ricardo

recommends using the app Wild Edibles to

make sure your garden weeds are edible and

also make sure you know that they're free from

pesticides and other environmental

contaminants. 

Yacon  Syrup

This Low GI natural

sweetener (only 20

calories per

tablespoon) is perfect

as a sweet additive

for the healthy

inclined, along with

those suffering from

diabetes and other

renal disorders.

Beauticate loves the

Honest to Goodness

Yacon Syrup for its

gratifying flavour of

molasses meets caramel.  Karen recommends

“eating it off a spoon or putting a splash on your

cereal or yoghurt”. It’s also a great additive to

smoothies, drizzled over pancakes or oatmeal

for added nutritional value. Studies also show

FOOD BLOGGER MEREDITHSTEELE'S RECIPE FOR

DANDELION GREENS WITHMUSTARD VINAIGRETTE ARE A

QUICK AND EASYACCOMPANIMENT TO ANY

MEAL

RECIPE FOR YACON SYRUPPOPCORN FROM A SKINNY

DISH IS PERFECT FOR AHEALTHY FRIDAY NIGHT

MOVIE SNACK

that this superfood is a natural weight loss aidas it’s naturally high in a compound called FOSwhich feeds healthy gut bacteria and makes youfeel fuller for longer.

Chaga  Mushroom

Originating from thetrees of the NorthernHemisphere, Easterncultures have usedthis bark-likemushroom forcenturies due to it’simmune-boostingproperties. Althoughugly in appearance,this highlyconcentrated blackmass (usuallyconsumed in theform of tea - available at most health stores) issuggested to ease stomach ulcers and promotegastrointestinal health. Not only does it haveantioxidant properties, studies have also shownthat it normalises blood pressure andcholesterol levels while providing relief to thosesuffering from pain, neuropathy and diabetes. 

Artichoke  Extract

A delicacy of themediterranean diet,the artichoke hasbeen adored for it’sphenomenalnutritional propertiessince the beginningof The RomanEmpire. Artichokeextract is one of thevery few herbalremedies that havebeen embraced by

CHAGA MUSHROOMCUPCAKES FROM HYPERION

HERBS MAKE A SCRUMPTIOUSTREAT SUITABLE FOR ANY TEA

PARTY

DO AS THE ROMANS DO WITHTHIS HEAVENLY RECIPE FOR

GRILLED ARTICHOKESMARINATED IN GARLIC AND

LEMON BY JODI FROM WHAT'SCOOKING GOOD LOOKING

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biomedical research.The extract derived from the basal leaves of theartichoke plant has been proven to improve thegastrointestinal system by improving bilesecretion in the liver. Better yet, it’s been foundto improve everything from high cholesterol,irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), kidneyproblems, anaemia, arthritis, heartburn, nauseaand the all-too-dreadful hangover. Need we saymore?

Fermented  Foods

An oldie but agoodie, there’s areason why thefermentation processhas been used acrossvarious cultures forthousands ofcenturies. Ricardo isa firm believer inincorporatingsauerkraut,kombucha, rejuvelacand nut cheeses intoyour everyday diet. “They are great to helpdigestion, enhance the immune system,detoxification and to create great skin,” saysRicardo. Make your own with Sigourney’s step-by-step video tutorial for fermenting Sauerkrautand Kombucha. Try to avoid store bought asthey can be laden with salt. 

Story by Claudia De Berardinis

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GINGER INFUSED KOMBUCHADRINK RECIPE BY THE KITCHN

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Love these.. and I thought I knew all aboutsuperfoods! Baobab incoming for sure! Keepthe latest and greatest coming please!

Also does chaga mushroom have anything to dowith the new Reishi trend happening out there?

Loved this article! so interesting and wellwritten

Great article! can't wait to try out the dandeliongreens (they seem edible enough!)

These recipes look incredibly delicious! Lovelearning how to incorporate foods into yourdiet.

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CB xo

Aren't they mouthwatering? Let us knowhow go with it all! x

Always look forward to your health postsBeauticate :)

Excellent news - we'll keep them comingx

Always after some new superfoods to try outaway from the kale! love the sound of theartichoke extract.

B x

Absolutely - let us know how you go x

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