Chia seeds were cultivated and eaten by the ancient Aztecs, Incans, and Mayans and was considered a staple food alongside corn and beans. Long distance runners such as the Tarahumara tribe of Mexico’s Copper Canyon are revered to run more than 100 miles and use Chia seeds as their staple source of energy. 
 
Chia is high in omega-3 which is good for heart health and acts as a natural anti-inflammatory. It also helps lower blood sugar and cholesterol.

Both the gelling action of the seed, and the unique combination of soluble and insoluble fiber combine to slow down your body’s conversion of starches into sugars. If you eat chia with a meal, it will help you turn your food into constant, steady energy rather than a series of ups and downs that wear you out.

Chia seeds help also speed in recovery from exercise and can effectively replenish minerals used in muscle contractions and lost in sweat.

Mix 1-2 tspns in your daily green smoothies, can also be mixed with water or mixed with desserts and breakfast meals.

Cacao is one of the most nutrient-rich foods on the planet. The Mayans and the Aztecs have used Cacao in their daily rituals and have coined Cacao the “Food of the Gods”.

Cacao is rich with antioxidants, having more of it than any other whole food including blueberries, green tea, and red wine. These antioxidants help promote cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol, improving blood circulation, and repairing blood vessels. Cacao is also the highest source of Magnesium in the world. Magnesium, which can’t be produced by the human body, helps regulate metabolism, increases brainpower, energizes muscles and builds strong bones.

Cacao is extremely high in Iron, having 314% of the recommended daily value. Cacao is also high in compounds that increase the neurotransmitters in our brain and stimulate endorphins, promoting a feel-good feeling similar to a “runner’s high”. These compounds include serotonin and phenylethylamine, which act as antidepressants, reducing PMS symptoms and promoting a relaxed, happy state. Cacao is also known for increasing focus and alertness. For athletes, cacao is great as a muscle and stress relaxant after enduring bouts of high volume training.

Coconut sugar, on the other hand, is a nutrient-rich, low calorie, low glycemic natural sweetener made from freshly harvested coconut sap. Coconut sugar-coated cacao nibs is an excellent combination, as you get the benefits of both superfoods in one.

Munch on this pure nutrient-rich chocolate nibs on its own, sprinkle as a topping on your healthy snack / raw ice cream / chia pudding, or mix in with your smoothies or desserts to give it a chocolate superfood kick.

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"So so super happy with my superfoods! Funny thing is I'm enjoying the cacao nibs so much and that's the one I wanted to omit. Looks like I have to stock on more nibs and maybe camu camu for Hong Kong."

Celine Fernando, Raw Food Chef

"Your cacao nibs are heavenly!"

Her Son

"Sprinkle coco cacao nibs from The Superfood Grocer now na!!! Love is in the air!"

Margo Lao, Raw Food & Yoga

"Not a fan of chocolate but I am loving your cacao nibs! Not too sweet, and very good for you. Happy hormones, powerful antioxidants, high source of magnesium and iron. Good for anemic me."

Jessica Cuenca

"I love the cacao nibs! My officemate gave it as a Christmas gift, and it is my favorite snack food to date!"

Maita Dominguez

"Oh my goodness!! Its 3AM and I can't stop munching on these raw cacao nibs! Super yum yum"

Edelweiss Tubog

Maca is a root that grows in the mineral rich volcanic soil of Bolivia and Peru. It grows in intense climates where no other plant survives, absorbing the nutrients of the rich soil all to itself.

Known as a stress adaptogen, Maca curtails the effects of stress, whether physical or mental, by regenerating the adrenal glands and lowering cortisol levels (Cortisol is a hormone released by the body when it is stressed). When cortisol is low, people are able to sleep deeply (resulting with less hours of sleep needed) and function more efficiently. Maca is also rich in sterols which promote regeneration of fatigued muscles, leading to quicker recovery from physical stress.

Other benefits of Maca include curbing sugar and carbohydrate cravings, as well as balancing hormones in men and in women through its alkaloids that nourish the endocrine system (Maca balances testosterone levels in men; it also regulates reproductive hormones in women, lessening the impact of dysmenorrhea and alleviating menopausal imbalance). In short, Maca helps us recover faster, function better, and bust through our stress limits, making it a true superfood.

NOTES on Maca Power:

• Maca energizes you and the common experience of users (after 3-5 days) is that they wake up feeling refreshed and raring to go, even with less hours of sleep (attributed to deeper, better quality sleep).
• Maca boosts energy from the inside out through superior nourishment, versus caffeine and other stimulants, which provide "borrowed energy" that we pay for later.
• Another common experience is that users have longer endurance in physical training and recovery is faster
• When used regularly (about 1/2 to 1 tsp a day), women notice that they no longer experience menstrual cramps

Take 1/2 to 1 tsp daily. Mix with your daily green smoothie or with water, if need be. We recommend starting out with 1/4-1/2 teaspoon per day (can also be split into 2 servings throughout the day, 1/4 tsp each), then building up to 1/2-1 tsp per day.

Maca's effects are felt cumulatively so consuming routinely everyday will bring a bigger benefit than just taking occasionally. Usually, effects are felt after about a week of daily consumption.

Maca is non-toxic and plant-based, there are no negative effects. Elite athletes take up to 1-2 tbsp a day during heavy training. If more than 2 tbsp, the marginal benefits decrease and added dosage does not provide any additional benefits.

Taking too much maca too soon could be detrimental as the body is not used to it. For those just starting out, we recommend just starting with 1/4-1/2 tsp before increasing dosage gradually (for about 3 days). Maca is a powerful superfood and should be consumed with respect especially by first timers. We cannot emphasize this enough, as its best to start with a small dosage, typically 1/4-1/2 tsp and build up slowly.

A 1/2 lb bag lasts around 1.5 months if taking 1 tsp a day, and a 1 lb bag usually lasts 3 months.

Maca is suitable for all ages, as well. For children, we recommend lowering the dosage to 1/8-1/4 tsp

Taking a one day break from maca every week or a few days a month maintains the body's responsiveness to maca's nourishing effects. You can also consume Maca by cooking it with food and experience similar benefits. 

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"This product could possibly be the best thing I've ever taken, I haven't slept this good since I was a kid. I only sleep 4-5 hours but I feel incredible when I wake up! This also works really great with recovery, I almost never feel sore anymore!" 

Jonas Ruiz

"First time I tried maca I could already feel its effects. No longer would I need coffee or energy drinks to start out my day. Adding this to my shake every morning before I train has kept me more alert and focused when training jiu-jitsu."

Ronald de Villa

"I started taking superfoods about 2-3 weeks ago because I wanted to take control of my life and start living healthy. Not just for me, but for my 21-month old son and my husband. I'm not particularly healthy in terms of food intake, nor do I have an active lifestyle! I'm always sleepy and tired. I have trouble sleeping also. But once I started taking The Superfood Grocer's Maca Power, I've been having better sleep and I'm definitely more energetic. No more cranky mommy in the morning. I even started doing yoga at home! I'm determined to continue this journey because I can really see the changes it does to my body and perspective in life." 

Roxi Santiago, Mommy Blogger, mommyroxi.com

“Green smoothies work! Totally swear by your maca powder! I feel stress / anxiety-free and waking up feels great in the morning. I also feel more energized and less sluggish / lazy, now able to train 4-5x a week. Thank you The Superfood Grocer!" 

Gerald Martin Go

"I love that you’ve made plant-based nutrition available here at very low prices. I've been taking maca for a couple of weeks now and I've seen the boost in my energy levels. I've been sleeping like a baby, recovering faster (read: shorter sleep), and waking up very refreshed. I love it! Kulang na lang talaga magising ako na may make-up at kumanta ako ng good morning sa inyo."

Jessica Cuenca

"Maca is the supplement for alpha males."

Kjell Pineda

"Maca is amazing. I used to feel imbalanced from lack of sleep and lack of proper nutrition, which led to lack of energy, lack of exercise, and whacked food cravings. After taking a tsp of maca regularly, I experienced deep sleep and woke up feeling refreshed way before my alarm clock. My energy increased as a result of maca's nourishment (not by drinking coffee or other stimulants). I no longer feel tired or sleepy throughout the day. I feel great! I also no longer crave for sweets or carbs. And for the females, my dysmenorrhea (which used to make me crawl in pain) has completely disappeared. Awesome superfood this is."

Carmela

"I wake up feeling alert and have better, more productive mornings since I started taking maca. It generally makes me feel more energized throughout the day. Definitely keeping the habit of taking just a tiny bit everyday."

Adrian Guggenheim

"Maca saved my grades!"

Luis Mison

"Ever since I started taking Maca, I feel more energized during the day and sleep better at night. I mix it with my protein shake after training. Next day, I feel that I'm good to go. No sore muscles!"

Nino de Jesus

"Definitely a must-have for everybody. Since I started taking maca, I slept soundly and I wake up refreshed and energized. I don't feel so sluggish and sleepy at work anymore even though I work at night, even if I trained before going to work. Maca will definitely stay on top of my stack!"

Jean Philipp Maglonzo

"Maca is definitely a must for anyone working in a high-stress environment!"

Terry Ridon

"9 hours of work + 4 hours of training is possible with maca powder! I never felt energized even with 4 hours of sleep! GO MACA!"

Ren Loja

"Sleep and PROPER REST is very important for me with the schedule I keep. Maca powder has considerably allowed me to maximize my rest. It's not so hard to get up in the morning anymore and I feel rejuvenated when I wake up. Go all-natural, guys. Go maca!"

Ali Sulit

"Maca powder is the best! I stopped taking other supplements when Ralph advised me to try maca. I feel more alive when I wake up in the morning and ready for training! Naalala ko tuloy si Rafa Mendes [iconic international Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion] tinanong niya si Ralph if he can put 3 spoons of maca in his smoothie"

Eros Baluyot, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion

"Normally, my colds would progress to cough, couldn't get up from bed and had to take antibiotics, takes about a week to get better. I've been taking maca, camu camu, coco nibs and chia with my green smoothies the past 3 months, been exercising and eating mostly plant based diet, almost 100percent, to which I attribute my strength and quick recovery. No need for antibiotics this time. It's worth a try!"

Paulette

“The Superfood Grocer is being run by a passionate dancer

athlete couple who are vibrant examples of what super living is all about. Their superfoods are at such a great deal!”

Asha Peri, Dahon Kusina / Leaf Kitchen

Just want to share with you. I'm taking my green smoothie everyday (except for 3 days when i was out of town) for a month now. I really saw the improvement in the quality of my sleep. I was inspired by your healthy vegan lifestyle and the book "eat to live". So now, i'm on my 8th day of my "almost vegetarian" diet. This is a big step for me since i do not like the taste of raw green leafy vegetables. But now i'm starting to like it. I hope i can continue this and adopt this as a lifestyle. Thank you for introducing this to me. More power to superfoods! 

Anne Jimenez

"Glad you guys are here!"

Mona Lisa Neuboeck, Mona Lisa Raw

“My Green Smoothie of the day with The Superfood Grocer’s Maca Powder! Just what I need after teaching a 630am Jivamukti Yoga class!" 

Nancy Siy, Manila Jiva, Jivamukti Yoga Teacher

"We had strawberry margaritas last night. I have a feeling that maca saved me from a hangover." 

Jessica Cuenca

“I can't believe my time of the month went by pain free! Wonder if it's the daily maca I've been taking ;) Thanks The Superfood Grocer Philippines!!!” 

Mika Santos

Just wanted to let ya know that maca powder is f'in amazing. Had 1/2 tsp last night, slept like a baby and woke up voluntarily at 6:30am. It's close to 8am, twiddling my thumbs til class starts at 10."

Marie Gonzalez, Kitchen Revolution, Vegan Chef

i was skeptical about the "better sleep" from maca, but it does work!Ü my 2yo love the smoothie too Ü thank you!

Abby Ong

Camu Camu is a berry native to the rainforest amazons of Peru and Brazil. It ranges from pink to dark orange in color, and is considered a nutritional superfood powerhouse.

Its unique property is that it has 30 to 60 times more Vitamin C than an orange, making it the highest natural Vitamin C source on the planet. Furthermore, Vitamin C from Camu Camu is one of the most absorbable forms, compared to artificial Vitamin C pills, which are not fully utilized by our body. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that acts as an immunity booster.

Camu Camu is also highly effective in the improvement and protection of the nervous system. It has been reported to relieve and prevent headaches, migraines, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ADHD, depression, and dementia by providing nutritional support to balance the brain’s chemistry. Camu Camu also improves eyesight by providing nutrition to reverse vision problems, preventing vision-related degenerative diseases such as glaucoma.

For athletes, Camu Camu is also very effective in repairing ligaments. Those suffering from torn ligaments or muscle strains may benefit from taking Camu Camu to recuperate faster.

Other benefits from Camu Camu include its effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and anti-atherosclerotic.

Mix 1/8 to 1/2 tsp in your green smoothie, For headaches or flu symptoms we recommend taking 1 tsp.

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"I was feeling sick so I made a smoothie with a teaspoon of camu camu berry, and my fever only lasted a day."

Natasha Rodriguez, VitaOils

"Camu Camu (highest Vitamin C density in the plant world) is my recent superfood favorite. It goes well with almost anything I put in my green smoothies and it's rounded off quite nicely with VCO."

Lakapati Basa, Kusina ni Lakapati, Raw Food Chef

"I had high fever (39C), chills, and a persistent migraine, but I decided not to take artificial medication that would only address the symptoms instead of the cause. So I let my body do what it needed to do, defend and heal itself and let the fever run its course. I helped my body by nourishing it with green smoothies, fresh fruits, and salads. The winning factor was really camu camu. I took one teaspoon in the evening. Only a few hours later, I woke up at midnight and my fever was completely gone. I was completely well within a day."

Carmela

"The first time I came across camu camu, I was having a terrible migraine in the US. My partner then decided to make me a smoothie with bananas, oranges, maca, and a teaspoon of camu camu. To both our amazement, I was singing and dancing (quite silly, I know) only minutes later. He was so suprised and said, 'I thought you had a migraine?!' to which I replied, 'I know... strange. I feel awesome. It's gone!"

Carmela

"Whenever I know I'm about to get sick, I take camu camu. It never fails to amaze me how my imminent sickness goes away."

Paulette

"I rarely take pills because I am allergic and my face swells up, so I gave camu camu a try. Surprisingly, I felt better in no time."

Linda Arpon

Matcha is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. As a Superfood, it is considered to be one of the highest sources of antioxidants, higher than goji berries, blueberries, broccoli or spinach. One cup of Matcha has the equivalent antioxidants of ten cups of brewed green tea. Matcha also boosts metabolism and helps burn calories by increasing thermogenesis. It also promotes a rare amino acid, Theanine, which promotes relaxation, concentration, and clarity of mind without the nervous energy side effects found in coffee. Matcha also counteracts the effects of free radicals from pollution, radiation and chemicals. A daily Matcha regimen may help restore and preserve the body’s immunity and vitality.

Enjoy in beverages (hot, iced, or blended), or as an added ingredient in baked goods and frozen desserts. To make simplified Matcha Milk Tea: Stir until smooth 1.5 teaspoons The Superfood Grocer Matcha Green Tea Powder and 2 tablespoons The Superfood Grocer Organic Coconut Sugar in 1/4 cup hot water (You may also use a specialized whisk by whisking vigorously in a zigzag motion until frothy). Add 3/4 cup non-dairy milk, such as nut or soy milk, and stir. Add ice for an iced version, or use hot milk for a hot version. Adjust sweetness to taste. Enjoy! 

Pronounced as “keen-wah”, this protein-rich Incan superfood has been called one of the super grains of the future. It has a light fluffy texture and mild earthy taste. It has high levels of protein, iron, potassium and B vitamins. Quinoa is also gluten free, which makes it safe for those with allergies to gluten. Several studies have found that consuming the seed on a regular basis may help to lower blood pressure levels in those with hypertension. The studies credited the presence of quercetin derivatives in the grain as well as it’s natural low glycemic index for its positive effects on blood glucose and the cardiovascular system. Quinoa makes a great nutrient rich alternative to rice or addition to salads. 

How to use Cook like rice, at a 1:2 quinoa-to-water ratio, for about 20 minutes.

Calories 368 Serving Size 100 grams Fat 6 g, Carbohydrate 64g Dietary Fiber 7g, Protein 14 g