Arjuna Superfoods

Great value superfoods in store

Cacoa Nibs Organic 100g £2.29

Cacoa Nibs Organic 250g £5.29

Chlorella Powder Organic 100g £6.99

Goji Berries 100g £1.99

Goji Berries 500g £8.99

Maca Powder Organic 100g £2.99

Spirulina Powder Organic 100g £4.99

Wheatgrass Powder 100g £6.50

SUPERFOODS-NATURAL FOODS HIGH IN NUTRIENTS
A superfood is a natural food source that is highly concentrated with a complex supply of quality nutrients.

Goji Berries(Lycium Barbarum)

Small red berry native to the Himalayas. Traditionally regarded as promoting longevity, strength building and increasing sexual potency.
Taste: not as sweet as a raisin- taste like a cross between a cranberry and a strawberry

Nutrition and health facts:
High in antioxidants
Rich in carotenoids (more beta carotene than carrots)
High in vitamin C
18 kinds of amino acids(including 8 essential ones)
Polysaccharides to boost immune system
Good source of beta-sistosterol - heart protective and reduces cholesterol
21 trace minerals(main ones being zinc, iron,copper, calcium, selenium, germanium)

How to use:eat as they are, or mix with other dried fruits, nuts and seeds as a trail mix or energy balls. Put in smoothies or shakes.

Recipe:Goji pudding
Handful of soaked goji berries, 1 avocado, 1 banana, 1-2 soaked dates, 1 tbs agave syrup, squeeze of lemon(optional) blend together adding enough water to obtain desired consistency. Pour into sundae glasses and chill before serving.

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Maca(Lepidium Meyenni)

Native to and grown in the lush soils of the Peruvian Central Andes. Used nutritionally and medicinally since pre-Incan times. Tuberous vegetable resembling a turnip, which is naturally processed into a flour.
Reputed to enhance fertility, libido and considered to be beneficial for hormonal balancing.
Adaptogen increases strength, stamina, energy, and mental capacity by helping the body adapt to stress and restore balance.

Taste: Maca has a malty taste reminiscent of horlicks.

Nutrition and health facts:
High amounts of vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids- excellent source of iron, potassium, magnesium and
20 amino acids(rich in essential ones).
Adaptogen is a substance that helps the body to "adapt" to particular stresses put upon it and for the body to adapt to those stresses by regulating itself naturally with stimulation from a herb or food.

How to use: In muesli, porridge, yoghurt, smoothies, shakes, juices, water, cakes,

Recipe:Macabanana Milkshake Recipe
1 cup of soya, rice or almond milk, 1 tbs of Maca, 1 tbs of agave nectar, one banana and 2-3 cups of water, blend.

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Wheatgrass powder(Triticum aestivum)

Wheatgrass is grown from hard kernel wheat seed. It is nutrient dense and contains 70% chlorophyll.

Taste:grassy and slightly sweet

Nutrition and health facts:
Contains 92 of 102 trace minerals
Rich source of vitamins A,C,E
8 essential amino acids
Has full spectrum of B vitamins including B17
Good source of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, sulphur, sodium, zinc, cobalt and magnesium
It is known as a complete foood as it has a balance of proteins, fats, carbohydrates.
Increases energy,
Potent cleanser, removes excess fat, mineral, protein and heavy metal deposits
Kills bacteria in blood, lymph and tissues
Alkalises the body by reducing acidity
Regenerates the liver, aids in gastrointestinal problems such as diarrohea, contstipation
Speeds healing
Balances blood sugar levels
Known for its anti-aging properties
Increases haemoglobin production

How to use: In juice, shakes, smoothies, dips, energy bars, salad dressings

Recipe:Avocado wheatgrass salad dressing
1 large avocado,2/3 cup of water, 2 crushed cloves of garlic(more if you like)8 tbs of fresh lemon juice, 2 tbs of cyder vinegar, 1 tslp ginger powder, 1 tbs wheatgrass powder, 2 tsp of agave syrup, 1 tbs of fresh or tsp of dry herbs eg parsley, oregano, basil, chives, blend until smooth, season and serve on salad.

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Spirulina (Arthrospira platenensis)

A type of fresh water blue-green algae that thrives in alkaline fresh water.

Taste:unusual slightly of the sea

Nutrition and health facts:
High in chlorophyll
High in caretenoids - particularly beta-carotene
Complete protein containing all 8 essential amino acids
Good source of B vitamins
Contains essential fatty acids-rich in GLA
High in potassium and contains calcium, copper, iron, chromium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, copper, maganese and selenium
Boosts immunity
Balances blood sugar levels
Removes heavy metals

Recipe:Super Green Smoothie
½-1 mango
1 banana
2 handfuls of spinach leaves
1-2-1 tsp of spirulina powder add water and blend until smooth