In my quest to increase my extremely low energy levels, I’ve tried a lot of “super” foods and supplements. One I had never tried—never even heard of actually!—until recently is Baobab. Grown in Africa, this fruit naturally dehydrates itself while still on the tree, requiring no heat at all to process. After harvest, it’s cleaned and crushed into a powder.

The Baobab powder is incredibly nutritious! Check out these amazing benefits:

• Calcium – 2X more than milk 
• Potassium – 5X more than bananas
• Antioxidants – 6X more than blueberries
• Fiber – 20X more than apples and 2X more than chia seeds
• Iron – 1.5X more than spinach
• Vitamin C – 6X more than oranges

Baobab has the highest levels of Vitamin C in any fruit—this can help to increase energy. It’s also an immunity booster. (Both of which I truly need!) While the name may be hard to pronounce, it’s very easy to eat. The taste is similar to citrus, a little bit sweet, and isn’t overpowering. It can be used in a variety of ways—added to the batter for baked goods, added to the blender when making smoothies, or mixed into hot cereals. 

I used it once daily for a week, either in my morning oatmeal or as an afternoon pick-me-up drink. While my energy hasn’t changed tremendously, I did notice a slight boost. The high fiber content makes it very filling too, which is an added benefit for anyone counting calories. 

To find out more about this awesome, organic powder or to order some, head over to PandaVita. A 50-gram bag sells for only $6.21—worth every penny to me!