Hot Baobab & Lemon Drink – Aduna (2024)

FAQs

What are the side effects of taking baobab? ›

Baobab may lower blood pressure and slow down the heart rate. Although its research is limited on pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, it is believed that baobab may contribute to uterine contractions and may cause fertility issues.

In addition to supplying many important nutrients, adding baobab to your diet may aid weight loss, help balance blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and optimize digestive health. Best of all, baobab — at least in powdered form — is easy to find and incredibly versatile, making it easy to add to your diet and enjoy.

Baobab is high in fibre, which makes it useful in helping to curb appetite and possibly support weight management goals. One small study supported the use of baobab for reducing hunger and having a positive influence on weight management.

Baobab is rich in fibre which can slow down the rise in blood glucose, helping prevent sugar spikes. It is also high in polyphenols which have been shown to effect the release of sugars from carbohydrates into the blood stream, reducing their conversion into glucose.

Traditionally, baobab leaves, bark, and seeds have been used to treat “almost any disease,” including malaria, tuberculosis, fever, microbial infections, diarrhea, anemia, toothache, and dysentery. The leaves and fruit pulp have been used to reduce fever and stimulate the immune system.

Experts suggest that Baobab fruit pulp can protect your liver against carbon-related damage and chemical imbalances. Similarly, it appears to possess antioxidant, analgesic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help alleviate most liver diseases.

METHOD: Mix the baobab powder with a small amount of cold water to make a smooth paste. Boil the kettle, then allow the water to cool for a minute or two (if the water is boiling hot the nutrient content of the baobab will be reduced).

For optimum results, we recommend taking two to four teaspoons of Aduna Baobab Superfruit Powder per day. It is easy to add Baobab into your daily diet - just let your imagination lead the way!

Baobab oil is rich in antioxidants, which prevent collagen breakdown and promote collagen production in your skin to fight off the visible signs of ageing.

Gut Health Beacon: Baobab, with its prebiotic fiber, is a lighthouse for gut health, guiding towards balanced digestion and a fortified gut microbiome. Nutrient Dense Shores: Moringa, with its dense array of nutrients, is an island of nourishment for those seeking a comprehensive boost to their dietary intake.

What does baobab do for the face? ›

Baobab oil's rich antioxidants and polyphenols help lock in moisture for your skin without a greasy finish. Baobab oil is a fantastic plant oil that penetrates the skin's layer and helps care for mature, dry skin, keeping fine lines and wrinkles at bay.

Research shows that 2-3 teaspoons of baobab powder a day can provide more than 30% of your daily vitamin C requirements. While vitamin B6's main role is to transform food into energy, stabilise nerves and create red blood cells (1), vitamin C helps you support your immune system.

Baobab fruit is very high in fiber, that is 50% fiber. About half is soluble and the other half insoluble fiber. Baobab is an excellent superfood to eat to help with relieving constipation and increasing overall digestive health.

In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deemed baobab dried fruit pulp as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food ingredient.

Baobab fruit pulp is extremely high in fibre (almost 50%) - two thirds of which is soluble. Soluble fibre is a prebiotic, helping stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial probiotic bacteria in the colon and supporting gut health. It has been proven that the Hadzas have the best gut health on the planet.

The benefits of including prebiotics in your diet don't stop there, a study by the University of Colorado Boulder suggested that prebiotics can improve sleep after a stressful event, suggesting that adding baobab into your diet can also help support a good night's sleep.

There are no known side effects or allergenic effects caused by direct consumption of baobab powder. You can't have too much baobab as once the body has got its fill of vitamin C, any excess you consumer simply passes through the system.