Kakadu Plum and Berry Dreaming Protein Smoothie

A great nutritious, easy smoothie with Vitamin C, protein, potassium, Vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and iron plus loads of anthocyanins and antioxidants.  Ingredients 2 tbsp Kaiyu Superfoods Kakadu Plum Powder and Faba Bean Plant Based protein powder (10g protein in 2 tbsp) 1/2 large frozen banana sliced 4 large strawberries quartered (leave the leaves on for extra […]

Vitamin C- Natural vs Synthetic

Is Natural Vitamin C better than synthetic Vitamin C? How can we get more Vitamin C into our diet? Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient that we can only get from what we eat- our bodies don’t make it for us. We need 45mg per day to meet our RDI (Recommended Daily Intake).  Vitamin C is […]

Benefits of Vitamin C (part 1)

  Aids in the uptake of iron Vitamin C assists the red blood cells to take up iron. Iron is a key element needed to make heamoglobin- a protein that is found in your red blood cells that carries the oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Vitamin C is especially important […]

Kakadu Plum- What is ellagic acid?

Kakadu Plum- What is ellagic acid? Ellagic acid is a polyphenol (a compound found in plant based foods including Kakadu Plums). It is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralise free radicals and has anti-ageing properties. Ellagic Acid in Kakadu Plums Kakadu Plums are a great source of ellagic acid. The amount of ellagic acid in […]

Kakadu Plum- What is an antioxidant?

Kakadu Plum- What is an antioxidant? An antioxidant is a naturally occurring substance that can reduce oxidative stress in the body. Many antioxidants are plant-based and are found in vegetables and fruits like Kakadu Plums. To be most effective in maintaining health, antioxidants most likely work with other nutrients contained in plant-based foods. Antioxidants and […]