We stock all your favourite superfoods as well as ones you may not even know!

Maqui

Pronounced throughout the world as either MOCK-ee or mah-KEY it contains anthocyanins & antioxidant levels 3 times higher than the Acai Berry. It has the highest ORAC levels than any other berry discovered  & is high in vitamin C.  Found in Patagonia, lower South America.

Also known as: Chilean wineberry, rainforest blueberry

From: lower South America - Patagonia

Full of-anthocyanins, antioxidant levels 3 times higher than acai, vitamin C,

Highest ORAC levels than any other fruit discovered, is high in vitamin C, low sugar. Once for once blueberries contain a tenth of antioxidants of maqui.

Add to smoothies, juice, cereals, water, yoghurt. Has a mild flavour and cannot be tasted in smoothies but gives vibrant and intense violet colour.

Acai

ah-sigh-ee

From: amazon rainforest

Packed with-anthocyanins, flavonoids, anti-ageing pigments, rich in minerals, vitamins and amino acids, as well as omega-3, 6 and 9.

19 amino acids, omega-3, 6 & 9, 30% fibre - low GI, low sugar, heart healthy essential and monosaturated fats.

Add to smoothies, juice, cereals, water, yoghurt - or try an acai smoothie frozen prepack. Mild berry flavour, slightly oily and creamy

Lucuma

loo-koo-mah

Also called-Gold of the Incas or natures caramel

From-peru - last crop of the incas

Contains-carbohydartes, fibre, vitamins, minerals

Loaded with antioxidants such as beta carotene also complex carbs, fibre, B3, zinc, magnesium and iron.

Add to icecream, yougurt milke shakes cocktails cakes and desserts. Creamy citrus flavour smells delicious, low GI subtle sweetener and natural flavouring

Chia Seeds

Chi-a

Originally from Mexico but in 2008 Australia was the world’s largest producer of chia seeds

Full of omega 3,6,9, fibre, antioxidants, calcium, protein, magnesium

4 times ORAC value than blueberries, 5 times more calcium than milk, 7 times more vitamin c than oranges, 20% protein, 3 times more iron than spinach, twice the potassium of a banana,

Add to anything as almost flavouless! Salads, baking, smoothies, trail mixes, muesli, add to spice rub or make chia puddings or chocolate chia cake! Makes great egg replacement if soaked as turns into a gel.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil/butter

(although butter generally crushed flesh rather than oil)

From-Paupa New Guinea, Mexico, Brazil

64% medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and short chain fatty acids which produce energy and do not get stored as fat like normal triglycerides

A super antimicrobial, natural germ fighter, provides energy, assists in weight loss, stimulates metabolism, prevent heart disease, cancer, control blood sugar levels, improves digestion and nutrient absorption, prevent osteoporosis

Cook with coconut oil-replace margarine, butter or vegetable oils in baking and frying. Eat straight off the spoon, add to smoothies, spread on toast,  dress salads, make raw chocolate, can also be used on skin.

Golden Berries

Also known as Incan berries

From south america

Full of vitamins a, c, fibre, calcium

High protein count Good source of bioflavonoids (vit p)

Eat straight up, add to trail mix, fruit cakes, muffins

Quinoa

Keen-wah

Mother grain or gold of the incas

From South America

High in lysine, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine. More calcium than milk, antioxidant, fibre, iron. High unsaturated fats, low carb and low GI.

A complete food, high in protein, full of vitamins, gluten/wheat free, cholesterol free.

Use grain as alternative to rice in any instance. Cook and cool for salads, use raw in muesli bars, put into soups. Use quinoa flour to bake cakes or bread with, quinoa flakes as porridge or alternative to oats

Mesquite

Pronounced Mes’ki’t

From Peru

Great mineral profile including significant calcium and magnesium, high lysine, low GI (25).

High protein so great addition to keep full for longer or recovery for muscles. Used to assist weight loss added to shakes.

Add to favourite desert or smoothie, use as partial flour replacement in bread and cakes

Maca

Mah-kah

High in iron, iodine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, B1, B2, C, E. Full of amino acids and plant sterols which improve immune system and lower cholesterol.

Energy food. Powerful adaptogen, balances stress, enhances energy without being  a stimulant. Improves libido, energy, chronic fatigue, decrease anxiety and stress as well as enhancing fertility. Normalises hormones testosterone, progesterone and estrogen.

Great to add to smoothies, pairs well with nuts and seed based creamy smoothies and sweet fruits like banana and dates. Malty, earthy flavour that varies from butterscotch to radish-like depending on what it is accompanying.

Cacao

Say it....Kuh-KOW

Or

Kuh-KAH-oh

Food of the Gods! Chocolate powder

From the Amazon basin

DID YOU KNOW...highest magnesium food, antioxidants, calcium, iron.

Most mineral rich superfood, energising, mood enhancing, increases serotonin levels in the brain (feel good chemical). Almost double ORAC value as acai berry. Rich in polyphenols to help reduce cholesterol and support heart health.

Add to smoothies, use to bake with, substitute cocoa (its roasted sister) for cacao which is raw so still retains all its antioxidants. Make raw chocolate, icecream, add chocolate flavour to anything you can and enjoy!

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds-not marijuana seeds, no THC.

From-Varied, Australia, UK, USA.

Chlorophyll, all 8 essential amino acids, essential fatty acids-omega 3 and gamma-linolenic acid. High in iron, magnesium and zinc.

Great source of plant protein. Easy to digest and alkaline, helps balance hormones, as well as provides full amino acid profile, high in minerals and easy to absorb.

Tatse similar to sunflower seeds