Superfoods are, I believe, one of the most important things you can add to your diet. Superfoods are packed full of vital vitamins and minerals as well as other very important nutrients. They really do deserve their name as they are super! When it comes to superfoods you have two main choices, whole superfoods or superfood powder, something I compare and contrast in my article “Whole superfoods vs. Superfood Powder” but in this article I specifically want to answer the question “why superfood powder?” I’m not really that into supplements and try to get most of my vitamins and minerals…
Author: Sarah
I am always telling my friends about the benefits of superfoods and why I have added them to my diet. In our discussions, we often end up talking about which is better – whole food superfoods or superfood powder. The answer depends on your personal preferences but it is important to find the one that works best for you! 1. Availability While some whole superfoods are available in grocery stores and supermarkets, some are not and you’ll have to trek to your local health food shop to buy them. Yes, you will get apricots, tofu and cottage cheese wherever you…
Probiotics are very important for your gut health. The better shape your digestive system is in, the better your body will function and that includes your ability to burn fat and control cravings. This chia and superfood pudding bowl is super tasty, easy to make, and very VERY good for you. It makes a great breakfast or dessert. Ingredients – Serves 2: 12 oz. unsweetened almond milk 5 tablespoons chia seed 2 scoops superfood powder, I use SuperGreen of Amazing Grass, why ? I explain here. 1-2 drops of stevia For the topping: a handful of blackberries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower…
Guacamole is already very healthy as it contains avocado – a very good superfood, one of the “10 Superfoods Good for You”. But, in this recipe, we sneak in an extra portion of superfood by using a serving of superfood powder too! Serve with raw vegetable chips rather than nachos to keep this dish as healthy as possible. Ingredients – makes around 2 cups 3 avocados, cubed 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or a little extra if you want it extra creamy) 1 tomato, finely diced 2 small jalapenos or 1 large jalapeno, seeds removed and finely diced 2 teaspoons lime juice 1.5…
If you haven’t added superfoods to your diet, you are missing out on something that could be truly amazing! Until I put more superfoods in my diet, I felt tired, was often ill, and just didn’t look or feel as good as I thought I could. But a few months of superfoods and it’s a whole new Sarah! I’ve got lots of energy, haven’t caught so much as a cold in ages and my hair and skin are so much healthier. All in all, I feel great. I’ve told my friends about my superfood experience and the one thing many…
Superfoods are not really new but they are getting a lot of press lately. Superfoods are basically regular foods that just so happen to be loaded with really useful and important nutrients. Eating superfoods supercharges your diet and can help prevent many diseases and even treat them too. At the very least, superfoods can help you look and feel better. While there are lots of whole superfoods – from avocados to zucchini – some people prefer to get their superfoods in powder form. Powdered superfoods are concentrated supplements that make taking lots of different superfoods much easier; just add to…
This salad is perfect for taking to work for lunch. You can eat it right from the container with just a fork so it’s an ideal at-your-desk meal. It’s fresh, tasty and very filling because it’s loaded with protein and fiber. I make up a batch on Sunday so I can eat it for the next few days. It’s especially good for the days I go for a run because the slow releasing carbs give me lots of energy. More tips and ideas to enjoy superfoods benefits on your diet, all in my guide “My Superfoods”. Ingredients – Serves 4:…
Kids and adults alike will love these creamy, healthy popsicles. Refreshing on a summer day, these are ideal treats when you want something sweet but don’t want to break the calorie bank or eat something unhealthy. Try them – I know you’ll love them. Ingredients – Makes 12: 5 oz. baby spinach 2 bananas 1 cup full fat coconut milk 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 10-12 strawberries, sliced 2 tablespoons chia seed 1 scoop Amazing Grass Detox & Digest, available at official site. Method: Place 2-3 slices of strawberries in each of the popsicle mold. Place all ingredients other than…
I love superfood powder; it’s a convenient way to get more superfood nutrients into your diet without having to consume an endless number of whole superfoods. Normally, I add superfoods to my smoothies but, sometimes I keep things super-simple and add my superfood powder to just one form of liquid. This helps me to save calories and also save time – important in the morning when I’m rushing to get to work! Here are five of my favorite simple and quick superfood powder drinks. I love them and I’m sure you will too… 1. Superfood powder and orange juice Fresh…
Whenever I pick up a health and fitness magazine or even open a newspaper, I’m always interested to learn about what the next big trend is. It seems like a new trend appears each and every week! It might be water filters, special running shoes with toes, mini trampolines, or machines for making juices – hardly a week goes by without being told that there is something else we need to be doing or buying to get fit, lose weight, and be healthy. One such recent trend is superfoods. Superfoods are an ever-growing group of fruits, vegetables, herbs and other…