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1st November 2015
11:20am GMT

Matcha powder
We're starting to see more and more people sipping on Matcha-laden drinks and now we know why. What is Matcha? It's a fine powder made up of 100 per cent natural green tea leaves. It also has 137 times the anti oxidants of green tea and is widely regarded as the perfect drink to energise the body while at the same time calming and focusing the mind. This magic powder might just be set to transform our morning dose of caffeine. Make ours a Matcha lattee...
Bee pollen
Said to contain nearly all of the nutrients required to function by humans, Victoria Beckham is a big fan of this stuff. Known as 'one of nature's most complete foods,' bee pollen is a highly absorbable protein packed full of anti oxidants, amino acids and fatty acids. It's great for improving focus, alertness, stamina and strength, and if it's good enough for Mrs Beckham, we're not going to turn our noses up at it...
Oat milk
This vegan alternative to dairy milk actually sounds pretty good. Made with presoaked oat groats (hulled grains broken into fragements), oat milk has a mild, slightly sweet taste and is a good substitute for that low-fat milk we're always reaching for. It's rich in complex carbohydrates and also a great source of soluble fibre.
Dandelion greens
The name probably conjures up some childhood memories of blowing off the tops of these in the garden, but it looks like we're going to be munching on dandelions in 2015. Like our friend kale, dandelion greens are a great source of vitamins A, C and K, as well as iron, fiber and calcium. Best served with garlic and olive oil along with a nice lean protein. Watch this space...
Broccoli sprouts
People tend to either love or hate broccoli, so if you fall into the latter category, maybe you should give these a try (they don't taste like broccoli). Young broccoli sprouts are powerful antioxidants containing high levels of nutrients and enzymes which can strengthen our immune systems and provide the body with the energy to detox. Detox, you say? We might be trying these out first...
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