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This week’s superfood is Maqui Berries. Maqui Berries are small, tart berries that are similar to grapes. They top the list of superfoods because of their antioxidant potency. Maqui Berries are packed with vitamin C and have been a health staple in parts of South America since the 1800’s. You can enjoy Maqui Berries whole or as a juice or jam. Have you ever tried Maqui Berries? What are your thoughts?
Since 2003 Kathy Russell and Brenna Ritch have been teaching cooking at an elementary school in Berkeley. Lunch Love Community focuses on teaching children to prepare healthy, delicious meals and also offers evening cooking classes for families. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if all schools had a lunch/cooking program like this? Brilliant!
Does your child’s school offer a cooking program? Or, a lunch program that incorporates cooking?
This week’s Superfood is mangosteen and I have to be completely honest, I had never heard of it before. Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree with an edible deep purple fruit. Supposedly it is sweet and tangy – almost like a citrusy peach. How about that? Mangosteen is a superfood due to its xanthones, fiber, essential minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. Not bad for a fruit, right? Have you tried mangosteen before? Did you like it?
What is your favorite superfood?
How do you incorporate superfoods in your daily lifestyle?
Looking for a little conversation heart treat without all the artificial color-filled candy? Me too. That is why I came up with these miniature organic conversation heart cakes over at Inhabitots. These little goodies are perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or a sweet treat after a Valentine’s dinner for two. Most of the ingredients you probably already have on hand and they only take a few minutes to make – enjoy. What is your favorite organic Valentine’s Day treat?
Welcome to Superfood of the Week – this week’s goody is hemp seeds. If you are looking to add a power punch to your nutrition, hemp seeds are your answer! They are the most nutritionally complete source of food in the world! They contain a balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fats and contain high quality protein and fiber. And they contain ALL 10 essential amino acids, potassium, magnesium and iron. You can add hemp seed to your daily routine by simply eating them raw, adding them to a salad or using the hemp seed oil in recipes.
How do you add the most nutritionally complete source of food in the world to your menu?
