We have all heard of Superfoods but do we actually eat them? Superfoods are packed full of vitamins and minerals that are good for our bodies. Herbalist Chloe Bruce delivered a wonderful workshop on superfoods and we made a herb vinegar and a superfood salad dressing. https://helpfulherbs.blogspot.com/
The superfoods she loves are:
Elderberry juice- Forduring/preventing colds.
Broccoli, Spinach, Carrots, Apples, pears, green veg, peas,beans,
Beetroot powder
Spinach powder
Reishi powder
Sprouted seeds, alfalfa, broccoli, mung bean etc
Goji berries
Blackcurrant concentrate
Bilberries- Helps keep blood capillaries and veins elastic and toned. Improves circulation to the eyes helping to prevent eye problems.
Shitaake mushrooms- Immune support. Useful to take a long side radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other immune treatments. Helps reduce side effects.
For immune support eat 8 - 15 mushrooms a day.
Oyster mushrooms- Slows cancer cell division
Dulse- High in absorbable Potassium and calcium.
Engevita Yeast- Superfood for stress
Honey
Spirulina powder- Energy, nutrients, detox
Psyllium husks- Detox, intestinal soother
Aloe Vera juice- Lines digestive channel, detox
Flax seeds- Omega6, heart support
Hemp seed oil- Mega 3+6, protein, veggie cod liver oil
Flax seed oil
Evening Primrose oil , Star flower oil
We foraged in the garden and collected Calendula flowers, Honeysuckle flowers, Blackcurrants, Coriander and Lemon balm. We mixed a large handful of the plant in a clean jar and covered it with cider vinegar. Then we used a hand blender to blitz the mixture together. This can sit in the jar with the lid on in the kitchen for 1-3 weeks. Then we will strain out the flowers and use the vinegar in cooking. A few interesting flavours I'm sure!
