Health_Fitness_UK_July_2017

Health-food
HEROES!
Upgrade your shopping
basket with these winning
finds, straight from the recent
Natural & Organic Awards
Europe
THE PROTEIN POWDER
One Earth Organics Green Goodness,
£18.99 for 150g;
oneearthorganics.co.uk
Lacking in energy? This antioxidant-rich
superfood powder could be just what you
need! Packed with nutrient-rich superfoods
nettle leaf, chia seeds and chlorella, the
organic mix is high in vitamins A, D and
B12 for boosting energy and a healthy
immune system. It also contains omega-3
and -6, plus 41 per cent plant protein to
help reduce fatigue and enhancing muscle
growth and metabolic function. Start by
adding half a teaspoon, eventually moving
up to two teaspoons per serving.
THE DAIRY-FREE CHEESE
CICIONI made with fermented nuts;
details to be announced;
welovecicioni.com/en
Made from almonds and cashews, this
fermented nut cheese is the newest and
quirkiest product on the market. A mix of
almonds, cashews, water and salt is left to
ferment in a sealed, temperature-controlled
environment until the pH has reached a
safe level. The mixture is then pressed into
a mould and left to dry for 24 hours, then
stored in a seasoning chamber for five
more days. Slice and layer onto bread for
a light snack, or dice and add to a salad
for a heavier dish.
THE GREEN TEA SHOT
Clearspring Japanese Organic Matcha
Shot (Premium grade), £6.25 for 8 x 1g
capsules; clearspring.co.uk
This Organic Matcha tea comes in eight
individual sachets – perfect for popping in
your gym bag! Compared to standard
green teas, Matcha is much higher in
flavanols, a compound that has antiageing
benefits and protects the immune
system. Theanine, the relaxing element
found exclusively in green teas helps with
focus and concentration, without the
over-stimulating effects of caffeine. Enjoy
the tea as a classic shot in a cup of hot
water or sprinkled into a green smoothie.
WORDS: Emma Lewis and Hally Houldsworth
THE VEGAN YOGHURT
Nush Almond Milk Dairy Free Yoghurt,
£1.95 for 125g; nushfoods.co.uk
Europe’s first ever dairy-free almond-milk
yoghurt range has hit the shelves and
it’s anything but bland and boring. Made
from artisan almond milk, which is freshly
prepared from organic Sicilian almonds, the
creamy yoghurt is rich in prebiotic bacteria
(from vegan cultures) and plant-based
protein. It comes in four flavours, including
the award-winning blueberry – a sharp and
sweet combination of flavours, thanks to
the English blueberry it contains. The other
three flavours are: Caramel & Hibiscus,
Peach Melba and Natural.
THE SUPERFOOD SPRAY
BetterYou Turmeric Oral Spray,
£17.95 for 25ml; betteryou.com
Getting your daily dose of turmeric just
got easier! This new orange-flavoured
oral turmeric spray delivers the active
ingredients directly into your bloodstream
via the soft tissue in your mouth. More
easily absorbed than regular supplements,
the easy-to-use spray allows your body
to make the most of the turmeric’s
anti-inflammatory active components
and free-radical fighting antioxidants.
A single spray of BetterYou Turmeric
Oral Spray provides the equivalent of
1,300mg of turmeric root.
THE HEALTHY LATTE
Viridian 100% Organic Curcumin Latte,
£16 for 30g; viridian-nutrition.com
Providing a contemporary take on the
traditional latte, Viridian’s Organic
Curcumin Latte powder offers another
way to up your turmeric intake. Originating
from South East Asia, ‘haldi ka doodh’
or ‘golden milk’ is a blend of turmeric root
powder and aromatic spices such as
ginger, chilli, cardamom and cinnamon
stirred into a cup of warm milk. This
powder contains turmeric root extract with
enhanced levels of curcumin, a compound
known for its strong medicinal properties.
Swap it with your bedtime hot chocolate.
28 Health & Fitness // healthandfitnessonline.co.uk