Boost your immunity and live a bit longer with these 13 super foods! These are some of the foods enjoyed by the world’s longest lived people, as tracked by bluezones.com
Follow this link for the original article and list of foods: Boost Your Energy and Immunity with These 13 Super “Blue” Foods – Blue Zones
Are you worried about getting sick this winter, with the flu, or worse the coronavirus? Boost your immune system with CAMU CAMU, which has the highest vitamin C content in the world. Here are 10 smoothie recipes using this vitamin C powerhouse. Find the links on my little recipe blog…The Purple Almond Wellness Kitchen. (article link below)
Here is the link to the main article: 10 Smoothie Recipes to Boost your Immune System Using the Vitamin C Powerhouse~ Camu Camu – The Purple Almond Wellness Kitchen
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What is Yacon? (1)
Also known as the “earth apple”, Yacon is a sweet tasting root, which is grown in the Andes in South America. The texture is similar to an apple, with a flavor similar to a carrot/apple combination. Humans in the Andes have been using this root since 1200 BC. Yacon is related to the Sunflower and Jerusalem Artichoke.
Health Benefits of Yacon (1)
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How to use it:
It is available as “chips”, as a powder or flour, syrup and capsules. The type you buy, depends on the use. It can be used to sweeten anything from cookies and cakes to tea and smoothies.
Where to find it:
I found syrup, capsules and powders on AMAZON
What is Noni Fruit?
Noni is an evergreen plant, originally from Southeast Asia, but now grows in tropical regions around the world, such as Hawaii, India and Central America. It is an egg shaped fruit, approximately the size of a potato. This powerful fruit has been used in Polynesia for more than 2000 years for healing.
Health Benefits of Noni Fruit (1)
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How to use it:
Both powdered Noni or liquid juice are widely available. It can be added to smoothies, or consumed in its liquid form as regular juice. Due to high concentrations of potassium, it is recommended that you use noni fruit and powders on a limited basis.
Where to find it:
I found juice, capsules and powders on AMAZON
Other Sources:
(2) What is Noni? Morinda Citrifolia Information of Noni, Noni Fruit, Benefits and Uses
What is Kelp (2, 3)
Kelp, part of a group of large brown sea algae, is more commonly known as seaweed. We know that fish are healthy, right? Well, we must remember where these fish get their healthy profile, by eating sea vegetables.
Health Benefits of Kelp (1,2)
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How to use it:
Kelp can be added to soups or smoothies. You’ll find many kelp salad recipes online as well. Another amazing way to use kelp is to chop it up and mix it with rice or other grains.
Where to find it:
I found dried versions on AMAZON
Other Sources:
(2) https://drjockers.com/6-major-health-benefits-sea-kelp/
Over the past few weeks, each morning, I’ve covered the benefits of superfoods from the book:
Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future
This week, each morning, we’ll finish up with the final four superfoods from the book, which are:
We’ve covered everything from goji berries to coconuts to bee products to algae and seaweed. To see the articles from the superfoods series, follow THIS LINK. We’ve learned, over the past few just how incredibly healthy, nutritious and healing these superfoods can be.
That’s all well and good, but you have to actually EAT them, to reap the benefits. That’s where this article comes in. I’ve scoured the internet to come up with a list of 20 different recipes, which incorporate the different superfoods. I’ve tried to include each food in at least one recipe.
The article culminates with a very special chocolate drink, SUPER healthy, jam packed with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and anti-aging properties, prepared by David Wolfe. There are three different videos which explain the ingredients in this very special drink, and how to make it.
This week will wrap up our discussion on superfoods. If you have any comments or questions, as always, leave me a comment below! ENJOY!
Namaste my friends!
Tamara
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1 cup cashews
3 droppers Marine Phytoplankton
1 cup water
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 garlic clove
1 stalk green onion
1 Tbsp fresh chopped ginger
½ avocado
1 tsp Sun Is Shining (or other super green powder)
1 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
½ tsp Mesquite Powder
1/8 tsp Chili Pepper Powder
½ tsp Himalayan Salt
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1c cashews (dried activated*)
1c desiccated coconut
1c oats
3/4c dates
1/4c raisins
1/3c cacao powder
2 tbsp camu camu powder
1 orange (zest, juice and flesh)
1/4 tsp rock/sea salt
1 tbsp cacao butter (melted)
To Roll In
1/3c raw cacao powder
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This smoothie/chocolate drink is a powerhouse of superfood nutrients. It will fill you with energy. I recommend using this in place of your morning coffee!
What are Inca Berries? (1, 2)
Incan berries, aka golden berries are grown in high altitudes in tropical areas of South America. This fruit, similar to a cape gooseberry, is a glossy yellow-orange color, surrounded by paper like leaves. They are an amazing source of fiber, with 8 grams per 1/4 cup! They are a rich source of potassium, phosphorus and calcium and also high in vitamins A, B, and C.
Health Benefits of Inca Berries (1, 3)
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How to use it:
They are mainly used in a dried form, similar to raisins. They can be used in jams, sauces, puddings and pies. (Or anywhere you’d use raisins!) Throw them in a trail mix or just eat them by the handful!
Where to find it:
I found them on AMAZON
Other Sources:
(2) http://www.incaberry.com.au/
(3) http://www.1800remedies.com/inca-berries/
What is Chlorella?
Yes folks, it’s another green food…yes another algae, this time GREEN. (I just wish they tasted better!) If you remember, it’s cousin, Spirulina, is BLUE-GREEN. It’s a powerhouse of healthy vitamins, minerals and protein.
Health Benefits of Chlorella (1, 2)
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I usually buy mine from AMAZON
Other Sources:
(2) Chlorella TRUTH – The REAL Health Benefits of Chlorella
Camu Camu is grown in the dense Amazon Rainforest. It grows on bushes in mostly flooded areas of Peru. It’s a globe shaped fruit, about the size of a cherry, which tastes like cherry and lemon. So what does this little fruit do for you?
Health Benefits of Camu Camu (1)
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