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The Superfood Encyclopedia
Açaí
The Açaí berry comes from the Amazon region in Brazil and is the fruit of the Euterpe oleracea palm. For many years, the berry has been considered one of the most nutritious superfoods in South America, and for good reason. Its has a particularly high content of antioxidants, as well as levels of calcium, vitamin D3, iron and magnesium. In addition, Açaí is very low on fructose and therefore carbohydrates. Due to its high fat content, the fruit keeps you full for a long time and is an ideal source of energy.
You'll find Açaí in the following blend: Berry Blossom
Acerola
Acerola is a cherry from Central and South America and is one of the three best sources of vitamin C that can be found on our beloved planet earth. Centuries ago, indigenous peoples used the fruit to strengthen their body's immune system. In addition to its high vitamin C content, Acerola is also full of antioxidants.
You'll find Acerola in the following blend: Berry Blossom
Alfalfa
Alfalfa has its roots in Asia and is one of the most popular crops in the legume family. The high number of minerals and vitamins gives the plant its name, which translated from Arabic means "father of all food". Alfalfa is an important source of protein and is characterized by its high content of vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E and K. Alfalfa is also high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and zinc.
You'll find Alfalfa in the following blend: Green Dream
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a plant from the nightshade family. The root of the plant is a widely used Ayurvedic staple that originated in India. It is a powerful adaptogen, meaning it reduces stress hormone levels, improves sleep, increases brain power, and boosts thyroid hormone production. Thus, the root makes the body more resistant to stress.
You'll find Ashwagandha in the following blends: Cocoa Breeze, Golden Sahara, Inner Energy
Baobab
The fruit of the "magic tree" Baobab, which is native to the African savannas, has been used medicinally for centuries. It's a great source of iron, fiber and antioxidants. What's special about Baobab is the fact that the fruit fully dries on the tree and is directly harvested that way.
You'll find Baobab in the following blend: Golden Sahara
Camu Camu
Camu Camu is the fruit with the highest vitamin C content in the world. For comparison: Camu Camu contains about 50 times more vitamin C than an orange. This makes the fruit particularly suitable for counteracting symptoms associated with vitamin C deficiency, such as promoting immunity. It grows in the Amazon region in Peru, Bolivia, northern Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela.
You'll find Camu Camu in the following blend: Inner Energy
Carob
Carob is the fruit from the Carob tree and is considered an ideal substitute for chocolate. Carob contains a lot of fiber and has significantly fewer calories than cocoa. It's also less bitter than cocoa and has a caramel-like taste, which allows it to replace cocoa in a variety of dishes and pastries. Carob also contains iron, calcium and is rich in vitamins A and B2.
You'll find Carob in the following blend: Cocoa Breeze
Chaga
Chaga is a medicinal mushroom and has its origin in China and northern Siberia. In traditional Russian medicine, Chaga has been used for thousands of years to treat stomach and intestinal disorders and to cleanse the body of toxins. The Chaga mushroom grows on birch trees, from which it withdraws countless nutrients and vital substances over time. As a "parasite" of the birch, it enriches itself and transforms, becoming a real superfungus.
You'll find Chaga in the following blend: Inner Energy
Chlorella
Chlorella is a species of freshwater microalgae known for its high chlorophyll content (to date, no other plant is known to science that has such a high content). The chemical structure of chlorophyll and the human blood pigment hemoglobin is almost identical, which is why there is hardly a better nutrient for our blood than chlorophyll. Chlorophyll protects our cells, especially those of the liver, and thus has a detoxifying effect on the entire body.
You'll find Chlorella in the following blend: Green Dream
Barleygrass
Barleygrass is a grain from the sweetgrasses family. It not only deserves its place among the superfoods due to its numerous minerals magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron, but also contains plenty of vitamins, including vitamins C, E, K and A.
You'll find Barleygrass in the following blends: Green Dream, Machta Focus
Guaraná
Guaraná has its origins in the Amazon and belongs to the soapberry family. The fruit is considered the best natural energy booster par excellence. The reason lies in its high natural caffeine content, which gives the body energy and no side effects of caffeine contained in coffee beans or tea leaves. In addition to the stimulating effect on the cardiovascular system, Guaraná contains the highly antioxidant ingredients theophylline and theobromine, which neutralize free radicals and thus promote cell protection in our entire body.
You'll find Guaraná in the following blend: Inner Energy
Blueberry
Blueberries belong to the heather family and are found particularly often in forest clearings as well as moorland and heathland. The anthocyanins contained in the berry help the body neutralize free radicals, while the high vitamin C and E content boosts collagen production, strengthening skin elasticity and moisture - all from within. A real beauty berry!
You'll find Blueberry in the following blend: Berry Blossom
Ginger
In traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a remedy to warm the body from the inside. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, protects against various viruses and promotes intestinal activity. Its preventive effect on nausea and motion sickness as well as the treatment of gastrointestinal complaints has already been confirmed in clinical studies and is widely used throughout the western world as well nowadays.
You'll find Ginger in the following blends: Golden Sahara, Inner Energy, Matcha Focus
Turmeric
Turmeric originally comes from India and Southeast Asia and belongs to the ginger family. For thousands of years, the rhizome of the plant has been an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine. Now widespread in the West, Turmeric is used in many different ways as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and detoxifying healing miracle. The combination with black pepper increases its bioavailability, which at the same time increases the effect of this amazing root.
You'll find Turmeric in the following blends: Golden Sahara, Cocoa Breeze
Lucuma
In recent years also known as "Gold of the Incas", Lucuma comes from the Andes of Chile, Peru and Ecuador. Due to its sweet taste, the fruit is particularly suitable as a natural and healthier alternative to sugar in drinks, pastries or desserts. Lucuma is also rich in vitamin C, calcium, zinc and fiber.
You'll find Lucuma in the following blends: Berry Blossom, Green Dream
Maca
Maca grows in the Peruvian Andes and has been used as a medicinal plant by the Incas for several hundreds of years. What is widely used as a superfood today is the Maca tuber, which is very popular due to its sweet caramel, vanilla and slightly earthy taste as well as its high antioxidant and vitamin C content. Maca is now also used in the west as a natural aphrodisiac and to support endurance and condition.
You'll find Maca in the following blends: Berry Blossom, Cocoa Breeze, Inner Energy, Matcha Focus
Maqui
The Maqui berry comes from the southern regions of Chile and has been cultivated by the Mapuche people for several hundreds of years. They continue to take it to this day for physical strength and wellbeing, as well as for spiritual ceremonies. Maqui tops the ranks of the Superfood list because of its high content of anthocyanins, which make it a valuable anti-inflammatory wonder.
You'll find Maqui in the following blend: Berry Blossom
Matcha
Matcha comes from Japan and is a ground green tea. It has enjoyed great popularity in the west for many years, particularly due to its health benefits. Matcha has a high concentration of cell-protecting antioxidants, as well as amino acids and vitamins A, B, C and E. Due to its natural caffeine content, the tea promotes mental focus and is an excellent alternative to coffee.
You'll find Matcha in the following blend: Matcha Focus
Moringa
Moringa is often referred to as the "tree of life" and is an integral part of Ayurvedic medicine. The tree originated in the Himalayas of northern India, but because of its popularity is now cultivated worldwide in tropics and subtropics from Southeast Asia to the Caribbean. The leaves of the Moringa tree are rich in antioxidants and have a high content of vitamins A, B2 and E. Today, Moringa is not only used in Ayurvedic medicine as a reliable source against inflammation and stress, it also has a high content of glucosinolates which makes it a valuable addition to cancer therapies.
You'll find Moringa in the following blend: Green Dream
Raw Cocoa
In contrast to conventional cocoa, raw cocoa is not roasted, which means it retains many of its original minerals and vitamins. It is particularly known for its high magnesium content. Magnesium is a fundamentally important substance for our body, as it has a positive effect on brain performance, regulates metabolic processes and is primarily responsible for energy production.
You'll find Raw Cocoa in the following blend: Cocoa Breeze
Black Pepper
Black pepper has earned a permanent place in almost every kitchen around the world, but what many do not know is that it can do much more than refining our dishes. Originally from southern India, Black Pepper has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for colds, digestive problems and muscle pain. The piperine it contains is vital for absorption of nutrients and also has an expectorant and antimicrobial effect.
You'll find Black Pepper in the following blends: Cocoa Breeze, Golden Sahara
Spirulina
Spirulina is considered to be one of the most nutritious plant species known to humans. The microalgae grows in freshwater and saltwater lakes and is native to Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Central America. Its high chlorophyll content has a detoxifying effect on the entire body, while its high content of vitamins B6, D, E and natural proteins provides the body with vital nutrients.
You'll find Spirulina in the following blend: Green Dream
Tremella
The medicinal mushroom Tremella, also known as "snow ear", originally comes from East Asia and has been used in Chinese medicine and cuisine for thousands of years. Due to its unique capacity to bind water, it is considered a wonderful botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid. Today, Tremella is often a component of beauty and anti-aging products.
You'll find Tremella in the following blend: Berry Blossom
Tulsi
Tulsi comes from tropical and subtropical Asian regions and has been considered an essential medicinal herb in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Also known as holy or king basil, Tulsi has vast areas of application, in particular due to the active ingredient eugenol contained in its leaves. It is used against acute inflammatory diseases, but also as a calming agent for stress, anxiety, depression and headaches. The latest studies have also confirmed its anti-aging effect, which is why Tulsi is now also very popular in the cosmetics industry.
You'll find Tulsi in the following blend: Inner Energy
Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass, like Barleygrass, is a grain from the sweetgrasses family. Due to its above-average chlorophyll content, it is used as a blood-forming superfood and has an antioxidant effect due to its high vitamin A, C and E content.
You'll find Wheatgrass in the following blends: Green Dream, Matcha Focus
Yacon
Yacon comes from the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes of South America and has been used for thousands of years as a nutritive and medicinal plant for wellbeing of the kidneys, liver and intestines. Due to its sweet and fruity taste, the tuber is also used today as a low-calorie alternative to conventional sweeteners.
You'll find Yacon in the following blend: Golden Sahara
Cinnamon
Cinnamon, a common yet often underrated spice, has long since earned its place among superfoods. Once more valuable than gold, Cinnamon was used as a natural remedy thousands of years ago in Egypt, India and China. Its antimicrobial, digestive and blood sugar-lowering effects make it an invaluable natural healer.
You'll find Cinnamon in the following blend: Cocoa Breeze, Golden Sahara