Baobab Power - The Tree of Life

I have come to love the multiple benefits of BAOBAB powder since coming across some research around it last year and have been using it consistently since then and loving it more and more, especially seen that it is an ancient African fruit that grows easily and abundantly.

BAOBAB powder is a rich source of vitamin C, which contributes to normal:

Energy release
Immune function
Healthy, glowing skin

It is also almost 50% fibre (two thirds soluble and one third insoluble, making it a powerful prebiotic) and contains more antioxidants than any other whole fruit. It is also one of the most alkaline foods available and so all in all it is the perfect detoxification and mucus free food that can assist us on our way to great health.

The baobab tree is an incredibly resilient survivor. Despite its native environment being very hot, dry savannas of Africa, a single tree may live for 500 years or more, and its size dominates the barren landscape. The trunk rises 90 feet or more and has a diameter as large as 60 feet.

Called “the tree of life,” it not only outlives environmental challenges, but also helps support humans in its vicinity. The massive trunk can provide protection, and the leaves, bark, seeds, and fruit have a long tradition of being used as food and medicine.

Baobab Fruit Powder Health Benefits

Baobab fruit grows in pods and has a tart, sweet taste. The fruit, a white pulp, dries naturally while the pods are still hanging from the tree. Once the pods are picked and broken open, the pulp is taken out and made into a powder that can easily be packaged and transported. Although some powders are sterilised or otherwise processed, the natural, raw powder is also available.

And it’s worth seeking out. Dried baobab fruit powder is rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin C; it’s high in potassium; and it contains good amounts of calcium, magnesium, and protein. It’s also rich in fiber, which makes up about half of each serving. The fiber acts as a prebiotic, helping to maintain healthy bacteria in the gut.

A British study, published in Nutrition Research, found that baobab fruit powder, mixed in water or baked into white bread, slowed the absorption of starchy food. This reduces spikes and crashes in blood sugar and energy. Researchers believe the fruit may block enzymes that break down starch and sugar, in addition to slowing absorption with its fiber content.

Did You Know?

The Tree of Life in The Lion King is a baobab tree.

How Baobab Benefits Health

Scientists around the world have been analyzing the properties of the baobab tree for more than 100 years. The seeds contain an oil that, when used topically, is beneficial for the skin. The edible fruit that is widely available as a powdered supplement has been shown to be rich in antioxidants, and boasts anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antimicrobial properties.

It’s also a potent pain reliever and has been used traditionally to treat diarrhoea and reduce fever. In fact, baobab has historically been used to treat dysentery, a life-threatening form of diarrhoea, and fever associated with malaria. More recently, an animal study found that a freeze-dried form of the fruit and seeds can protect the liver against damage from a toxic solvent used in fire extinguishers and dry cleaning.

knowing that effective detoxification relies on high levels of magnesium and good sources of calcium, potassium and vitamin C makes it easy to see why adding BAOBAB to our mucus free regime will support our efforts. The high levels of dietary fibre help in the elimination process which is so crucial to the efficacy of detox. It’s high level of Iron and Lysine are also notable as they assist women, in particular those of us with low adrenals and thyroid issues.

The high levels of bio-available calcium help those that need support with their teeth and bone structure, which is most of us since detoxification brings up acids and acids deplete calcium (and most minerals in the body).

{ Both fresh baobab pulp and baobab fruit powder are a good source of essential dietary minerals such as calcium (295 mg), copper (1.6 mg), iron (9.3 mg), magnesium (90 mg), potassium (1240 mg) and zinc (2 mg). The minerals are responsible for thousands of chemical processes within our body and help ensure strong bones and teeth, maintain healthy eyes and hair, improve energy levels, regulate heart activity and blood pressure and boost immunity, to name a few.

Promotes liver detoxification. The thing baobab fruit are most famous for is their ability to cleanse the body of toxins by helping detoxify the liver. This is done firstly by ensuring a good nutrient intake to help the liver work as it should and do its job: eliminate toxins from the body. Secondly, baobab fruit pulp was found to contain triterpenoids, beta-sitosterol and ursolic acid which, according to research, may lend it strong hepatoprotective properties. These compounds are also being studied for their anticancer properties.

Exhibits anti-aging properties. Baobab fruit have great antioxidant value, most of which stems from their incredible vitamin C content. According to researchers, consuming the fruit on a regular basis triggers a sort of skin regeneration process brought on by an increase in collagen production. Collagen is essential not only for beautiful, firm, wrinkle-free skin, but also for maintaining the integrity of blood vessel walls, cartilages, tendons, ligaments and even muscles. Moreover, the high amounts of vitamin C in baobab fruit help scavenge harmful free radicals and prevent damage at cellular level.
From https://www.natureword.com/tag/baobab-fruit-liver-detoxification/}

Baobab powder is rich in vitamin B1. The vitamin B1 (Thiamine) in baobab powder contributes to a normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function and the normal function of the heart.
Baobab powder is rich in vitamin B6. The vitamin B6 in baobab powder contributes to normal cysteine synthesis, a normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal homocysteine metabolism and normal protein and glycogen metabolism. It also contributes to normal psychological function and normal red blood cell formation. In addition, vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and the regulation of hormonal activity.

Strawberry Baobab Booster

This is a powerful and delicious antioxidant rich smoothie recipe that will make you feel light and bright.

blender

1 cup strawberries
10 dates
2 cups fresh pressed orange juice (3-4 oranges)
1 tbsp Baobab Powder

put all ingredients into a blender and mix
add ice cubes and blend

Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie

frutarian, gluten free, mucus free, vegan