Words to live well by – David Wolfe

Here at Leafy Greens, we’re inspired by the rhythm of the seasons, the amazing organic produce on the farm - and the rain. Especially the rain that we have had – we’re loving the new life it is bringing to all the fruit and vegetables. 

We’re also inspired by the wisdom and knowledge of some of the world’s leading thinkers on nutrition and superfoods, and living better through eating better. We really enjoy sharing what we’ve learnt on this blog. One of the most influential thought-leaders working in this field at the moment is the American David Wolfe. 

David empowers and inspires people to take charge of their health, even up against all the modern-day demands of bills, technology, environmental pollution, commuting, and inflation. By making simple, informed decisions, he demonstrates how we can all enjoy quality time for ourselves and with our family, because, as he maintains, health is wealth! 

He’s acquired the nickname David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe for his advocacy of this fantastic fruit, and the logo on his website even includes half an avo in the middle of his name. So we thought we’d start with a few of his thoughts on this wonderful pear… 

Trying to choose the perfect avocado? Pick one that has more weight for its size than most. Once you’ve got your avo’s home, don’t put them in the fridge as they will take longer to ripen. Rather keep them next to bananas in your fruit bowl – as the bananas ripen, they naturally release ethylene gas which causes the avo’s to ripen too. Try it! 

And to save half an avocado, keep the pit in it, and add a few drops of lemon juice before wrapping it tightly in plastic film and keeping it in the fridge for a day at most. 

As long as avo's are in season, you will find them on our lunch buffet - smooth guacamole or mango, avo and tomato salad (the best salad in the book!)

David’s curiosity about the world around us is really inspiring. It’s not just nutrition that he writes about – we really enjoyed one recent blog post where he mused on why we always seem to have our best ideas in the shower. Apparently it’s because showering is such a regular task that we don’t need to give it any thought. Which means that our brains can wander, and when we daydream, our brain relaxes and switches on its ‘default mode network’ freeing up neural pathways so that we can be more creative.

Exactly the kind of free-thinking – combined with first rate nutritional advice – that we enjoy at Leafy Greens… For more of David Wolfe’s eclectic and brilliant thoughts on health, nutrition, raw foods and more, check out his website: www.davidwolfe.com 

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More about MORINGA

This month at Leafy Greens Café we’re excited about one of nature’s miracle plants – it’s time for some March Moringa Madness!

We’re delighted to make Moringa Raw Potent Leaf Powder available in South Africa, and we wanted to share with you just what is so special about this amazing product. 

Originally from Asia, the Moringa or Miracle Tree (Moringa oleifera) has been used by healers for centuries. Every part of this tree has beneficial properties, from the roots upwards, and the more we learn about it the more excited we are to get everyone to try it.

Taking Moringa powder is a bit like a giving your body a full service. It helps maintain good overall health and helps prevent disease, but that’s just the start of the good news. 

Moringa the leaves contain twenty five times more iron than spinach, fifteen times more potassium than bananas and more seventeen times more calcium than milk. It also contains more Vitamin C than oranges, and more Vitamin A than carrots. The list goes on and on!  

Rich in essential amino acids, Moringa powder can help boost your immune system and improve your eyesight. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels, which is great news for diabetics. 

Breastfeeding mothers might want to know that consuming Moringa products can help boost breast milk production, giving your baby more of what’s best for her. 

And there’s more: Moringa is particularly good for your hair as it naturally contains everything you need for healthy, glossy hair, from vitamin A to zinc. Plus, we know you will love the anti-ageing effect of moringa on your skin – it even helps prevent city pollution adhering to your skin.

What’s not to love? A natural, healthy supplement that prevents diseases, boosts overall health, and leaves you looking and feeling younger. Nothing short of miraculous! 

So how can you include more Moringa in your diet? The taste isn’t perhaps to everyone’s liking so we don’t recommend you take it on its own. 

Instead, try sprinkling one tablespoon of Moringa powder in stews or on salads to start enjoying the benefits of the Miracle tree today – just ensure that you don’t cook the powder, as this destroys all the valuable compounds. You can also include it in your favourite bread or porridge recipe to boost nutrient levels. 

Invest in a miracle today: http://leafygreens.co.za/shop/shop/product/moringa-powder #antoniasfoodblog #eatwelldogood @antoniadeluca