How to reach peak performance and your best body ever? Raw foodies have been raving about “Super Foods” forever. What are they and why do they rawk? Raw foods expert and maker of the worlds most delicious raw chocolate bars, Gabrielle Brick shares her super little secrets below;
There is more to eating healthy than raw, organic, vegan foods… and super foods are the key! You may ask your self, “What are super-foods?” They are whole foods that are off the charts when it comes to vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are readily assimilated by the body! Whether you are an athlete, mother, model, student or working the 9 to 5… You need super-foods to thrive and get to the next level of energy and spirit. Read on below to learn the whys and how’s about cacao, maca, and goji. Let’s start with a recipe to give you that gorgeous shiny glow;
A SUPER FOOD SMOOTHIE for SUPER LIVING! This smoothie will have you going for hours! Takes 10 minutes and you can drink it on the go or bring it with you for that oh-so-certain crash time during your day!
- 2 cups Hemp Milk (or whatever you love i.e. Oat, almond, brazil nut)
- 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
- 2 TBL Maca
- 1/4 cup Goji berries
- 1/2 cup Acai berry (or blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, etc)
- Dash of Raw Honey or Agave Nectar — And blend!!!
CACAO
You’ve heard the GirlieGirlArmy wax poetic about cacao before. Now it’s my turn; Raw cacao is a magical food. It has over 300 compound chemicals that support the bodies function! It is over 700 on the ORAC scale of antioxidants (which essentially means it is through the roof!) What’s even more incredible, is when you put cacao with other foods rich in antioxidants – they potentiate each other and the body is able to access ten times more than if you were to eat them separately! For those non-raw foodies who see us raw peeps and wonder how we get that glow-y look? This is how we get the GLOW, ladies & gents! The fountain of youth is in your food. {EDITORS NOTE: No need to believe us! Check out these sensational BEFORE and AFTER pix of folks who went raw and imbibed in superfoods.}
Here are some other great benefits of raw organic cacao:
- Stimulates the Neurotransmitters in the brain having us feel alert & focused… Have a deadline to meet? Put the coffee down and drink one of these smoothies! Guaranteed you will get better results!
- Number 1 source of Magnesium – magnesium is the number 1 mineral for the HEART! Can we guess why Valentine’s Day & chocolate go hand and hand?
- Raw Cacao releases ANANDAMIDE… What’s this? The BLISS chemical… That’s right… It releases the bliss chemical that has us feeling oh so good!
MACA
Maca is another ingredient in our super smoothie! Maca is a peruvian root. It is an ADAPTOGEN. Adaptogens regulate our body. You will find two kinds of MACA on the market; if you get the “cooked” one, it will act like a stimulant. If you eat it RAW, it will act as an adaptogen and regulate your glandular system. What does that mean? It will literally act similar to a thyroid and balance your hormones! Whether you are 15 or 50… Male or female… this is an awesome food!
Other benefits:
- Sustainable source of ENERGY – a great food to have before your workout or simply to begin your day! Better than Coffee! I’ve had construction workers thank me for adding this amazing food to their daily routine!
- Natural Aphrodisiac – keeps men virile and women happy :)
- Great Source of PROTEIN (tell that to the dingbat who says you need steak to thrive!)
- Boost the IMMUNE SYSTEM
- It has amazing properties and is becoming more well known of for its effectiveness in health challenges, including osteoporosis, male impotence, menopause, menstrual difï¬culties, chronic fatigue, and depression.
- Filled with B Vitamins, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Boron… and more.
GOJI BERRY
High in TRACE MINERALS, this berry is great for our HAIR, SKIN, & NAILS!
- Goji Berries are a COMPLETE source of PROTEIN – they contain 18 different amino acids and ALL 8 ESSENTIAL amnio acids
- Known as the LONGEVITY berry – anti-aging sesquiterpenoids, polysaccharides, and will NATURALLY produce HGH!
- B vitamins & Vitamin E
- 4 times higher in antioxidants than blueberries
{EDITORS NOTE: We highly suggest everyone watch the film – or at least the trailer below – for Raw for 30 Days. You will be flabbergasted by people literally reversing diabetes and other life threatening ailments – not to mention infertility -simply by going raw! This is a must-see for anyone with health problems.}
Gabrielle Brick has been living the raw super food lifestyle for over 7 years. She has studied, worked, and co-created with the leading authorities in optimal nutrition with over 15 years in health and vitality. She teaches internationally on the benefits of optimal nutrition, including seminars, private & group consultations, retreats and academic presentations. Gabrielle was also featured recently on E! as the go-to on raw nutrition. The GirlieGirl Army can’t live without her handmade, organic, raw, perfect chocolate bars. Buy them, book private nutritional sessions, and learn more about raw living here: Www.gabriellebrick.com You may find the ingredients listed above at www.sunfood.com.