Beautiful Baobab Tree

The 200 million-year-old African fruit of the baobab tree has six times the vitamin C of an orange, is a rich source of fibre and has more antioxidants than any other fruit. 
No wonder it’s been found to promotes healthy digestion, boost energy, increase immunity and promote collagen for healthy skin and hair, but how can you use it?

BAOBAB SMOOTHIE

Adjust to suit yourselves – e.g. use coconut milk in place of yoghurt, or even water; 
add honey if desired; 
replace berries with banana, pineapple, apple or any other fruits. 
Mix and match. 
Make it really interesting and delicious !

Baobab and Berry or Mango Smoothie
Use fresh or frozen berries to make this attractive smoothie

• 2 tbsp baobab powder
  2 cups berry juice, or coconut milk, or water
  1/2 cup plain yoghurt (optional)
  A Handful of fresh berries or other chopped fruit or nuts to garnish
  

Preparaton:
Blend all the ingredients (except the fresh berries) together until smooth.
Pour into glass.
Garnish and serve 

Baobab powder (150 grams in a 300 ml container)
Baobab capsules 90 and 180

Contents:
100% pure natural Baobab powder, non irradiated, no additives or fillers
Vegan capsules
Each capsule contains 480 mg pure Baobab powder

Suggested dosage:

• 1-3 Capsules per day or as suggested by your health care provider
• Two tablespoons of pure baobab powder contain about:

30 calories
0 grams protein
0 grams fat
6 grams carbohydrate
5 grams fiber
1 gram sugars
0 grams cholesterol
5 milligrams sodium
15 milligrams vitamin C (17 percent DV)
2.7 milligrams iron (15 percent DV)
250 international units vitamin A (5 percent DV)
200 milligrams potassium (4.3 percent DV)
16 milligrams magnesium (3.8 percent DV)
40 milligrams calcium (3.1 percent DV)
Benefits:

Anti-Inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-microbial and anti-oxidant
This is a superfood of note!

Helps

• improve iron absorption
• protect and repair skin
• weight maintenance
  (A 2017 study published in Nutrition and Health  concludes,
  “This research has positive implications for the use of baobab for reducing hunger, possibly having a positive effect on weight maintenance.”)

High Vitamin Content:
Rich in Vitamin C , contributing to healthy blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. Strengthens the immune system and increases iron absorption; energy booster which results in less tiredness/fatigue

Anti oxidant:
Antioxidants are important in protecting, repairing and preventing cell damage. Anti-ageing by counteracting free radical damage which cause skin dryness, fine lines, wrinkles and premature ageing. According to the Journal of Nutrition, Baobab has the highest antioxidant content of any fruit. Antioxidants and Vitamin C contribute toward a radiant glowing skin

Other ways to take Baobab Powder
You can sprinkle baobab powder on yogurt or oatmeal;  add it to water or sparkling mineral water as a refreshing and much healthier alternative to soda drinks.
It also makes a tasty nutrient-rich smoothie addition.
If you have a sauce that could use a citrusy kick, try adding a little baobab powder.

… and a few more ways to use Baobab Powder

Mixed into cold or hot water with lemon juice
Mixed into cold coconut water
In salad dressings, marinades and sauces
Added to soups or stews
Baked into homemade muffins and cookies
Sprinkled on fresh fruit

Further Information:
Baobab, also known as “the tree of life,” has been as a food and a medicine for centuries. Traditionally, baobab leaves, bark and seeds have been employed as a “panacea,” as in something to treat almost any condition. We’re talking about conditions ranging from serious concerns like malaria, tuberculosis and microbial infections to more common health problems like toothaches, diarrhoea and fevers