Product Review: Organic Burst Superfood Powders

Recently, I was lucky enough to receive a generous gift from the wonderful people at Organic Burst, a superfood company based out of London. These superfood powders contain so many wonderful nutrients that help me feel my best, so I wanted to share them with you, and hopefully give you a little insight into how they can be used to supplement your diet.



The following descriptions for each powder have been taken directly from the Organic Burst website.


BAOBAB POWDER

Baobab powder is a powerful new superfood and Africa's best-kept secret until now. Its unique nutritional profile offers more Vitamin C than oranges, more iron than red meat and a source of alkalising minerals: calcium, potassium and magnesium. Organic Burst Baobab powder is from the pure, raw fruit of the majestic baobab tree found in certified organic reserves in Malawi.


BENEFITS OF BAOBAB POWDER

• Amazing alertness and energy. Our baobab powder contains 6x more Vitamin C than oranges gram for gram. Vitamin C has strong energy-yielding properties. It helps improve the body's efficient use of calories from food into energy. 
  
  
• Supports the immune system. Vitamin C in Organic Burst Baobab is a key nutrient for the immune system.
  
  
• Healthy nervous system. Our baobab contains 5x more potassium than bananas gram for gram! Potassium in baobab powder is essential for a healthy nervous system, especially if you drink coffee, cola or alcohol and eat foods high in salt.
  
  
• Hydrating – add Organic Burst Baobab to your bottle of water to hydrate throughout the day.
  
  
• Boosts iron uptake. The presence of Vitamin C in conjunction with iron in Organic Burst Baobab powder is particularly effective for increasing iron levels in your body.  

USES

Baobab has a slightly citrusy, fruity flavor, and I love adding it to smoothies or banana ice cream. It goes great with tropical fruits like mango and pineapple! This is a Mango Strawberry smoothie I made with Organic Burst Baobab powder:

For this smoothie, I simply blended 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks, 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tsp Baobab powder, 1 cup soy milk, and a little cold water to get it moving! Topped with inca berries, hemp hearts, cacao nibs and chia seeds!

ACAI POWDER

Acai berry is an amazing Amazonian fruit from Brazil. The acai berry has been cherished by indigenous people of the rainforest for centuries. More recently, drinks made from the acai berries have been used by surfers off the coast of Brazil to help them catch waves all day long! Organic Burst Acai capsules are completely pure and free from additives. We freeze-dry our acai pulp as soon as the berries are picked from the rainforest palms to preserve all their goodness.

BENEFITS OF ACAI BERRY

• High ORAC Score. Organic Burst Acai has a high ORAC score of 70,000 (3x higher than goji and 10x higher blueberries). It is a source of polyphenols, the compounds that make it so purple. The darker the colour, the higher its levels of polyphenols. 
  
  
• Our Acai is rich in essential fatty acids omega-3-6 and contains omega-9 oleic acid. 
  
  
• Reduces Total and Non-HDL Cholesterol. Studies have shown supplementation with acai can reduce total and non-HDL cholesterol.
• Radiating beauty from within: Organic Burst Acai is widely recommended by beauty experts around the world as part of a daily beauty routine.
• Amazing for your exercise regime – take 4-8 capsules of Organic Burst Acai after a workout or add to your post-workout shake

USES

Similarly to baobab, I use acai powder in smoothies, ice cream and even chia puddings! There isn't a very strong taste to acai, but it does create a beautiful, rich purple color to anything you add it to! The following picture is a Vanilla Blueberry Acai banana ice cream bowl, you can find the recipe here:

WHEATGRASS

Wheatgrass powder is well known for its rejuvenating and alkalising properties and has been cultivated for over 5000 years - it was a prized possession of the Pharaohs of Egypt. Organic Burst Wheatgrass powder is a rich source of chlorophyll, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, energy-metabolising minerals and fibre.

BENEFITS OF WHEATGRASS POWDER

• Healthy skin. Our wheatgrass powder is high in Vitamin A, antioxidants and is a good source of essential fatty acids.
  
  
• Strengthens the immune system. Vitamin A in our wheatgrass powder is an important nutrient for the immune system.
  
  
• Weight loss. Taken 30min to one hour before meals Organic Burst Wheatgrass powder helps control weight by reducing the feeling of hunger and increasing fullness.
  
  
• Boosts energy. Our wheatgrass powder is densely packed with vitamins, including energy-metabolising manganese to support energy levels in the body.
  
  
• High in fibre. The high fibre content of Organic Burst Wheatgrass powder means it is a great addition to green juices, which would otherwise lack fibre.
  
  
• Alkalises. Our wheatgrass powder has an alkalising effect due to its high chlorophyll content.  

USES

While I have never tried wheatgrass due to my extreme sensitivity to gluten associated with Celiac Disease, wheatgrass is technically considered gluten free. This is because the gluten found in the wheat grain has not had a chance to grow past the "grass" stage - there is not gluten found in the grass. I have heard and read many positive things about wheatgrass, however, and definitely recommend it as an additional supplement to your diet. Many people add it smoothies for an extra energy boost.

MACA POWDER

Maca powder is also known as Peruvian Ginseng and has been used in Peru for endurance, energy and hormonal balance for over 2000 years. As the legend goes, it was taken by Inca warriors before going into battle to increase their strength and stamina – something to think about before a big workout! Organic Burst Maca powder is a unique blend of four maca plant varieties, combining the benefits of each, making it particularly nutritious.

BENEFITS OF MACA POWDER

• Strengthens the body and increases stamina. Maca is known as an adaptogen. Organic Burst Maca powder strengthens the body; helps maintain optimal stamina and endurance.
  
  
• Healthy energy levels. Studies have shown maca acting as a caffeine-free energiser.
  
  
• Sexual health. In multiple studies maca powder has been shown to boost sexual desire in both men and women without any adverse effects on sexual hormones.

USES

Maca powder is probably my absolute favorite superfood. It has a delicious caramelly, almost butterscotch flavor that I absolutely love adding to porridge, ice cream, smoothies, mug cakes, pancakes, yogurt, the possibilities are endless! These are Maca Cacao Buckwheat pancakes made with Organic Burst Maca, recipe can be found here:

CHLORELLA

Chlorella are phenomenal microalgae that contain the highest amount of chlorophyll per gram than any other plant on Earth. The way we grow Organic Burst Chlorella, in bright sunshine and spring water, means it is especially high in natural Vitamin D, Vitamin K, selenium, folic acid, iodine, iron and Vitamin B12. Our chlorella powder is a rich source of Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), a unique compound that makes quadruple itself every 24 hours.

BENEFITS OF CHLORELLA POWDER

• Renew (restore, revive or regenerate) - high content of folic acid, Vitamin D and iron in Organic Burst Chlorella help form new cells in your body.
  
  
• Promotes detoxification and supports the liver, gallbladder and kidneys - numerous studies show chlorella helping remove alcohol from the liver, cleansing from heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and other toxins and environmental pollutants.
  
  
• Immune health - studies show chlorella can provide fantastic immune system benefits.
  
  
• Natural Vitamin D - our chlorella is a naturally high source of Vitamin D and Vitamin K (recommended to be taken together with Vitamin D).
  
  
• Healthy nervous system – high content of iodine in Organic Burst Chlorella helps maintain the nervous system.
  
  
• Digestive health – our chlorella helps maintain normal colonic function by benefitting the balance of gut flora – our healthy bacteria in the bowel.
  
  
• Healthy thyroid – Organic Burst Chlorella is high in iodine that helps maintain a healthy thyroid function for good metabolism.
  
  
• Radiant skin, strong hair & nails - zinc and Vitamin B2 in Organic Burst Chlorella help promote beautiful radiant skin, whereas selenium and zinc strengthen the hair and nails.

USES

As you can see, Chlorella has a practically never ending list of health benefits! It has a very strong, slightly unpleasant seaweed taste, and some people may have a hard time getting this superfood powder down without adding some sort of flavoring. I actually love the flavor it adds to protein smoothies, and this is a SuperGreen Smoothie Bowl I made using Chlorella powder:

For this smoothie, I blended 1 frozen sliced banana, 1 small green zucchini, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1 tsp Chlorella powder, 1 tsp spirulina powder (another great superfood), 1 large handful kale leaves, 2 ice cubes, 1 cup of soy milk and enough cold water to get it moving! Topped with dried mulberries, dried cranberries, and shredded coconut.

I hope this post was informative, and gave you some ideas for how to use these powders! Another big thank you to Organic Burst for their generosity!