‘Moringa’, ‘moringa oleifera’, the ‘tree of life’ - whatever you call it, this plant native to northern India has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. Whether used as a food crop, a natural medicine or even a fuel source, moringa is no new discovery.

Let’s dig into what makes it so special and whether you should consider adding it into your supplement regime.

That’s quite a title - Queen of Superfruits. But it’s for good reason.

The baobab tree is an enormous ancient tree native to Africa and Australia.

It is also known as the tree of life and produces fruit that naturally dries on the tree.

Baobab, (or adansonia digitata if you want to get technical), is quickly growing in popularity thanks to its rich profile of nutrients and health benefits.

But what are these benefits, and how can you make baobab a part of your daily routine? Let’s talk about it.

Maca root - less commonly called lepidium meyenii - is a plant native to the Andes of Peru, but has recently become commonplace in the cupboards of health and wellness-focused people around the world.

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable related to vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts.

There are a host of reported benefits of maca root, but what exactly are they, are they true, and how can you enjoy maca root as part of your daily routine?

Read on to find out.

If you’re looking for healthy snacks that benefit your body, sunflower seeds are a hidden gem. They’re tiny, sure, but behind that crunch is a nutrient profile that rivals some of the most talked-about superfoods.

Sunflower seeds are a nutritional powerhouse and are considered a superfood in their own right.  Sunflower seeds have been a staple food of Native Americans for over 5,000 years.  In native American culture, sunflowers symbolise harvest and provision.  In Chinese culture, sunflowers are said to symbolise good luck, long life and lasting happiness. 

Here are a few reasons why sunflower seeds are worth adding to your snack stash.

When you hear ‘cacao’, you probably think of your favourite chocolate or sweet treat, but that doesn’t quite tell the whole story. Cacao is the raw form of cocoa (the main ingredient in chocolate) that comes from the Theobroma cacao tree. The cacao tree is endemic to Central and South America, although the majority of the cocoa-based products come from Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire. (Ivory Coast)

Cacao powder is a minimally processed powder derived from the cocoa bean. The cocoa beans are fermented, dried, roasted and ground into a powder. Cacao powder is, therefore, pure with no added ingredients. In this form, it offers a wide range of nutrients and potential health benefits.

Read on to find out more about this Amazonian superfood.