Wheatgrass is sourced from the freshly sprouted first leaves of the common wheat plant Triticum Aestivum if you want to get fancy.As well as being jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre it’s also a great source of protein, boasting 17 amino acids, including 8 out of the 9 essential amino acids. It’s rich in antioxidants too, with an Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) of 3,990 – 4,820 per 100 grams. It’s one of the greenest of the greens – literally. Thanks to its high levels of chlorophyl it’s sometimes known as green blood! A source of Potassium, dietary fibre, Vitamin A, C, E (alpha tocopherol), K, B1, B2, B3, B6, B5, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, and Selenium.

Spirulina - Nicknamed the "miracle from the sea”, Spirulina is a cyanobacteria commonly referred to as a blue-green algae. It contains a host of vitamins and minerals and has four times the antioxidant properties of blueberries! It’s a protein powerhouse too, being 60-70% protein, dry weight. It contains all nine essential amino acids - the building blocks of proteins. Our bodies cannot make amino acids and as such they must be obtained through the diet. Spirulina is a good source of beneficial fatty acids too, including gamma-linolenic acid, which helps support the body’s immune responses. Rich in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B-6, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc. In history Spirulina is reported as a food source for the Aztecs and other Mesoamericans until the 16th century. The Aztecs called it “tecuitlatl.” The Kanembu tribe harvested what they called “dihé”, which they used to make broths for meals.

Matcha is the king of green teas, boasting up to 137 times more of certain antioxidant catechins than other types of green tea, even though it comes from the same plant, Camellia sinensis. Some studies have shown a relationship between consuming catechins and the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Matcha powder has a trio of B vitamins as well as L-theanine, an amino acid present in tea. Consuming L-theanine is associated with a state of relaxation and well-being. It’s also got caffeine, for a natural boost to – well, you know what caffeine does!