SPINACH
A half-cup of spinach provides more than five times your daily dose of vitamin K, which helps blood clot and builds strong bones. Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable packing high amounts of antioxidant carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
CASHEWS
Crafty cashews are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which decrease (bad) cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease.They are also rich in magnesium, which helps relaxation and sleep, and one of the few food sources high in copper, which promotes hair and skin health.
HEMP SEEDS
Hemp seeds are of the best known sources of high-quality, plant-based protein. What’s more, it's considered a complete protein with all the essential amino acids and is easily digestible. In particular, hemp is rich in the amino acid arginine which plays a role lowering blood pressure and preventing heart disease. To top that, hemp offers a naturally perfect 1:3 ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids as well as plenty of dietary fibre.
LUCUMA
Known as the "Incan Golden Fruit", this delicious Peruvian fruit is a natural low-GI sweetener with a caramel-like flavour. It is rich in fibre and contains a variety of nutrients including beta-carotene, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and niacin, as well as potassium, calcium and phosphorus. It is particularly rich in polyphenol and carotenoid antioxidants known for their anti-inflammatory and heart-health-promoting properties.
PEAR
Fat-free, cholesterol-free and low-calorie, pears are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, copper and potassium. They are also a good source of prebiotic fibre which can improve gut health.