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Add 2 tablespoons of Baobab powder to your daily diet. Baobab is the exceptional superfruit of Africa popularly referred-to as ‘Tree of Life. It is the only fruit in the world that dries naturally on the branch. Baking in the sun for 6 months, the baobab’s prickly green, furry coating transforms into a smooth brown, coconut-like shell. Inside its hard casing, a hammer is actually used to crack it open the pulp is naturally dehydrated. We simply harvest and sieve to produce a 100% natural and organic superfood powder that is exceptionally nutrient-rich, providing a wide range of health benefits.
Baobab powder is a rich source of vitamin C, which contributes to normal:
- Energy release
- Immune function
- Healthy, glowing skin
It is also almost 50% fiber ( 2/3 soluble and 1/3 insoluble, making it a powerful prebiotic) and contains more antioxidants than any other whole fruit. As it is a natural source of these nutrients, it is more bioavailable than manufactured vitamin supplements, meaning our bodies can absorb the nutrients more easily, ensuring a greater uptake. Amazingly, baobab has a natural shelf-life of 3 years so there are no additives or preservatives added to the product, just 100% pure baobab fruit pulp powder. It also has a delicious sweet and citrusy flavor – a bit like zingy sherbet!
1. IMMUNE SYSTEM
The human body cannot make or store its own vitamin C (unlike other animals), so we need to make sure we get a good supply from the foods we eat every day.
A single serving of baobab powder (10g or 2-3 teaspoons) provides:
- 33% of your daily vitamin C requirement (NRV)
One of the key benefits of vitamin C is that it helps to keep our immune system strong, supporting our body’s defense against viruses, infections, diseases, and other illnesses. Try shaking baobab powder into your orange juice or water bottle for an extra dose of vitamin C on-the-go!
2. SLOW ENERGY RELEASE
Vitamin C contributes to normal energy release – this slow, and steady release sustains us for a longer period of time and prevents us from feeling tired all of a sudden. Therefore, it helps the reduction of tiredness and fatigue as well as supporting a normal energy-yielding metabolism which is “needed for all functions and activities of the body, including physical activity and exercise.
Sub your morning coffee for a sprinkle of baobab powder on your breakfast to keep you energized and awake throughout the day. We like ours stirred into porridge or blended into our morning smoothies.
3. BLOOD SUGAR
Baobab Powder contains 34% soluble fiber, this helps to slow down the release of sugars into the bloodstream, reducing energy spikes. Soluble fiber can also help to control blood glucose levels, improve blood cholesterol and reduce visceral fat (body fat that is stored around the organs in your abdomen).
The Functional Food Centre of Oxford Brookes University conducted a trial using Baobab Powder and found that human participants who consumed a milk-containing baobab had a lower blood glucose response than those who had a control drink with no baobab.
A later study by Oxford Brookes University also showed that baobab significantly reduced the rate at which sugar was released into the blood after digestion. As such, baobab is considered ideal for those following a low GI diet. It could also be beneficial for people with Type 2 Diabetes.
4. ABSORPTION OF IRON
Over 30% of the world’s population are deficient in iron – making it the most common nutritional disorder (World Health Organisation, 2017). Many turn to various iron supplements to increase their intake (we like to use Moringa Powder as a natural alternative). A less known fact is that vitamin C is needed to help the body absorb iron so pairing iron with vitamin C actually increases absorption.
Our bodies require two types of iron; heme iron (found in fish, poultry, and red meat) and nonheme iron (present in plant foods, eggs, milk, and meat). Compared to the former, nonheme iron is not easily absorbed by the body. One of the ways in which absorption of both types of iron can be increased is by combining the consumption of iron with vitamin C.
As baobab is a rich natural source of vitamin C, it is easily accessible to the body and is better absorbed than artificial supplements. Sprinkle some baobab onto your iron-rich foods for a lemony zing or shake it into your water when taking your iron supplements.
5. DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Approximately 40% of people have at least one digestive symptom at any one time (NHS, 2016). Despite the growing awareness of the role of fiber in improving our digestive health, 80% of people in the UK don’t eat enough of it.
Baobab Powder is almost 50% fiber. There are two types of fiber that our body needs: soluble and insoluble – and baobab contains both. Soluble fiber dissolves in the water found in your digestive system and can help to reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood.
Insoluble fiber doesn’t dissolve, it passes through your gut and enables other foods to move through your digestive system easily. It also helps to keep your bowels healthy and prevents digestive problems.
Having stated the above, the most important thing to note is that. We all know how important vitamin C is especially in the current pandemic! It aids in collagen production and is vital for maintaining and enhancing our immunity to fight viruses and other diseases healthy bones, skin, blood vessels, and more. Baobab powder has 6 times the vitamin C of orange by weight and provides 33% of the recommended daily amount in just one tablespoon.
Get your Baobab powder today and start a healthier lifestyle.
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