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Superfoods to Try Now

Move over quinoa!
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Name: Banana Flour Origin: Parts of Africa and Jamaica Benefits: The gluten-free alternative to flour is extremely rich in resistant starch, which reduces the chances of diabetes and controls blood-sugar levels. An excellent wheat flour alternative for a Paleo diet and lifestyle. Recipe: Made from green bananas, with a nutty flavour, the flour can be added to smoothies and salad dressings, as well as replacing traditional flour for cooking and baking.
Name: Black Rice Origin: China Benefits: Richer in antioxidants than all berries combined, black rice is also full of protein and is a valuable source of iron and vitamin E, which bolsters the immune system and protects cells from free radical damage Recipe: Black rice puddings are gaining a lot of popularity on health and fitness blogs around the world. It can be used as an alternative to regular rice or can be served as a delicious side dish on its own.
Name: Kefir Origin: Caucasus Mountains in Turkey and Russia
Name: Baobab Origin: South Africa and Zambia Benefits: Rich in vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants (said to be more antioxidant rich than goji berries and blueberries). Baobab is widely recognised for its health and beauty benefits as it improves collagen formation and acts as a natural anti-ageing formula. Recipe: The fruit is pressed and offered as a light drink with sugar and water, but it can also be easily dried and ground into a powder to add to smoothies and cereal.
Name: Matcha Origin: China and Japan Benefits: Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium. An efficient 'feel-good' agent that calms the mind and relaxes the body with its detoxing properties and helps enhance mood simultaneously. Recipe: Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies serve matcha in the form of green tea, but modern-day adaptations of the superfood include adding a shot of matcha to coffee and also incorporating it in cooking and baking