Ashwagandha is considered the most prominent adaptogenic herb in Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine). It is also called Indian ginseng. Ashwagandha is energizing for those suffering from exhaustion or fatigue and provides balance, which has made it a very popular herb in our modern society where many experience stress.
Chocolate Treats with Ashwagandha
Ingredients (approx. 14-18 pieces)
1 dl tahini
1 tbsp almond butter (or other nut butter)
2 tbsp honey or yacon or maple syrup
1 dl organic, chopped dark chocolate
2 tbsp ashwagandha powder, drops, or opened capsules
2 tbsp cocoa powder (or carob if you are sensitive to cocoa)
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For rolling:
organic hemp seeds, coconut flakes, or sesame seeds.
Instructions
Place tahini, nut butter, and honey in a bowl and mix until smooth.
Add all powders and mix until well combined.
Mix in the vanilla extract and hemp seeds.
Fold in the chopped chocolate.
Add more cocoa powder, a little at a time, until the dough is thick enough to hold its shape.
When the dough is thick enough and doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl, roll the mixture into suitably sized balls.
Roll in sesame seeds, coconut flakes, or hemp seeds.
Store in the refrigerator.
Pau D'arco from South America Pau D'arco is the inner bark of the Lapacho tree and is known and appreciated for its beneficial effects. It says quite a lot that the tree has great resistance against attacks from fungi, spores, and viruses. The inner bark contains, among other things, a powerful antibiotic substance as well as iron in an easily absorbable form and about 20 other minerals.
Detox Tea with Turmeric & Pau D'arco
1 tsp Pau D'arco mixed in 2 dl boiled water.
Let it steep for at least 4 hours. You can certainly make more if you want.
Strain out the bark.
Mix in a blender with: 1/2 tsp MCT oil and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. The fat increases the absorption of the important nutrients from the tea.
Moringa from Africa Moringa contains minerals such as iron and calcium and vitamins, in total over 90 nutrients and around 40 antioxidants. Moringa is very rich in protein and includes vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, calcium, selenium, beta-carotene, and quercetin. The leaves contain 18 of 20 amino acids, including all the essential ones. Moringa contains more calcium than bananas, more vitamin C than oranges, more iron than spinach, and more vitamin A than carrots. The plant grows very rapidly, making it an excellent environmental choice. A true superfood in every way.
Guacamole with moringa
1 large ripe avocado
4 ripe organic cherry tomatoes
Fresh chopped cilantro
Juice from 1/2 lime
1 tsp moringa powder
A pinch of Himalayan salt
Strengthening smoothie with moringa
1 tsp moringa powder
1 banana
1 large handful of fresh chopped pineapple
2 dl fresh blueberries
1 orange (peeled)
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 ripe avocado
Water or coconut water – add as much as you need for your desired consistency.
Chaga from Scandinavia & Russia is now a well-known medicinal plant from northern latitudes such as Scandinavia and Russia. One of the body's most important antioxidants is an enzyme called SOD (superoxide dismutase). Chaga contains the highest proportion of SOD of all known foods, which explains its high ORAC value (antioxidant value). Chaga also naturally contains vitamins, minerals, trace elements, polysaccharides, betulinic acid, melanin, phytonutrients, ergosterol, beta-glucans, saponins, sterols, triterpenes, and amino acid complexes.
Protective lemon water with chaga
Ingredients
1 organic lemon
Chaga tincture or strong Chaga tea that has cooled
Ice cubes
Instructions
Cut half the lemon into slices and place in a glass pitcher, then squeeze the other half into the liquid.
Pour in the cool chaga tea (you need 5 dl of tea).
Add honey if you like sweetness.
Stir and add some ice cubes.
