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Carob trees are now grown all over the world, from India to Australia. Carob is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B2, B3, B6, copper, calcium, manganese, potassium, magnesium, selenium and zinc. It tastes similar to chocolate and is a great cooking and baking alternative as it contains a lot of fiber and antioxidants, but is low in fat and sugar and has no caffeine. Carob is also high in pectin and protein. Carob also contains precious polyphenols.

Referred to as “The Gold of the Incas”, lucuma has been used for centuries in Peru, Chile and Ecuador. It is so cherished in South America that there are over 25 villages named after it in Peru, where it is also a favourite ice-cream flavour. Lucuma is rich in beta-carotene, antioxidants, fiber, as well as minerals such as potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium and phosphorus. It has a low glycemic index and can be a good sweetening alternative for people with weight gain issues. It is also more alkaline than other sweeteners and it makes our formulas so yummy!

Camu camu is a plant native to the Amazon rain forest of Peru and Brazil. This amazing fruit has one of the highest concentrations of vitamin C of any food source recorded on the planet. In fact it has almost 40-50 more times the vitamin C than an orange and 200 times more vitamin C than a banana, in addition to precious amino acids as well as beta-carotene, potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus, anthocyanins, catechins and flavonols. Vitamin C boosts immunity as well as is a key component in collagen production, keeping wrinkles away.

Cinnamon contains plenty of powerful antioxidants that protect from free radical damage and slow down the ageing process. It ranks highly on the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) scale. Its health and beauty benefits are attributed to the type of antioxidants called polyphenols, phenolic acid and flavonoids, making it one of the most beneficial spices on earth.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) grows in India and other Southeast Asian countries and it is the main spice in Indian cuisine. Apart from its usage in cooking, it has also been praised as one of the most powerful herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric contributes its unique properties to its active substance: curcumin. This beautiful Indian herb is used to facilitate the digestion and support the liver to reduce the levels of toxicity in the body. It is also known for its antioxidant properties.

Ginger is considered a wonder spice in ancient Ayurvedic medicine. This powerful natural ingredient is known for its digestion-friendly properties. Ginger helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, supports the immune system, helps to support digestion, keeping your gut healthy and happy.

Blueberries are another incredible superfood that we should all include in our daily diet. They are low in calories, but high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. Blueberries can improve  digestion and are also high in anthocyanins, a type of flavonoid, which is one of the most powerful antioxidants known to science. Antioxidants are nature’s natural defense against free radicals.  And on top of that, the high content of vitamin C improves the production of collagen to maintain the proper functioning of the skin.