Matcha, a Superhero Food
What constitutes a superhero? Someone who can fly? Leap buildings in one elegant bound? Save lives? Fight “bad guys?” Shoot webs from the wrist? Strength to lift a car, a train? Society is inundated with stories of super-humans from so many sources, especially the comic-book craze gone wild on our big screens. The new norm is having a super power and we’ve all set about our daily lives discovering what it may be, and honing said skill once its discovered. Some of us are amazing dancers, poets, bloggers, singers, story-tellers, salespeople, body builders, painters, and parents. There are so many niches in today’s world. Once the super power is identified, there is most certainly an audience in need of what the everyday hero can offer. It’s a new norm to know that the modern super hero embodies every human and we simply must plug into our special skill in order for to flourish.
Humans are special, no doubt, but what about other forms of life on this unique rock we all inhabit? What about our plant friends and their super powers? Plants have evolved right alongside humans aiding us in our journey as a source of food, fuel, fiber, and ferments. This symbiosis indicates a connection so deep, so vast, that plants certainly have developed superpowers parallel to humans and our survival needs. For over 900 years, Japanese and Chinese cultures have been embracing matcha as a staple to a healthy lifestyle. The powers of this superhero food/plant are not a fad. Humans have been tuned in for a long time to the benefits of incorporating this plant into their lives. If you are interested in more about the Camellia sinensis plant ( the source for green, oolong, black and matcha teas) or the process used to create this vibrant green powder, please check out our previous blog here.
Matcha offers the full package of superpowers. Visually stunning, these powdered leaves radiate health and wellness. This hue comes from the minimal processing the plant leaves undergo prior to powdering, and as we all are learning the closer to the plant in its raw whole form we can be, the greater the health benefits to the human consumer. The powder is stirred into water or plant milk, therefore the entire leaf is ingested, not steeped into the surrounding liquid. This preparation translates to increased antioxidants, chlorophyll, and overall benefits over other tea counterparts.
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According to this article from One Green Planet, matcha has some amazing benefits including;
Increased energy, without the caffeine crash, and with decreased anxiety from a compound called L- theanine, naturally occurring in green tea and concentrated in matcha tea. Yes, you read that correctly, energy without the jitters or the crash...sign us up! Who else has been consuming more than their fair share of coffee trying to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the season, or of life in general? It’s a clean energetic feel, not the type that makes your heart pound in your ears.
More antioxidants than goji berries, dark chocolate, and spinach, all super foods perfect for super heros to be eating. Although why not go for the most potency, the biggest bang for our effort? Matcha is the answer. Well, maybe matcha and dark chocolate...check out this recipe from Fit Mitten Kitchen, for a simple delicious way to marry these two superstars as Dark Chocolate Matcha Coconut Butter Cups.
High amounts of the antioxidant ECGC, a catechin, associated with healthy aging, cardiac wellness and metabolic support.
Mega-doses of chlorophyll for healthy skin, reduced inflammation, and circulatory/heart wellness.
There are many more benefits to including this plant in your superhero days to bring out the most in your powers. Experience speaks for itself. You can find out the difference matcha can make in your life and pick up a can today in our online shop here . You’ll be soaring through your day in the healthiest way!
