Superfood Spotlight: Chaga

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Chaga 101:


Chaga, the King of Mushrooms, offers powerful medicinal properties for optimal wellbeing. Can mushrooms really improve your health? Yes, more than you may realize! Chaga mushrooms aren’t the typical culinary mushrooms you’ll find in the produce section of your grocery store. Chaga mushrooms are wild mushrooms commonly found on Birch trees and have been utilized for hundreds of years for their healing properties. 

Known immune supporters, these mushrooms contain beta-glucans, polyphenols, powerful antioxidant properties, and over 200 phytonutrients. When taken on a regular basis, you’ll also get all of the stress relieving benefits of this medicinal mushroom. Chaga contains adaptogenic properties, meaning it has the ability to help your body regulate its response to stress. Adaptogens are herbs that have the ability to help your body adapt to stress, immunity, and mood, working to bring your body back to balance. Chaga’s adaptogenic response is a result of its Beta Glucans, which support immunity by increasing immune defense mechanisms when necessary. 

Chaga is known as the King of Mushrooms for good reason. According to ORAC studies performed, Chaga mushrooms actually have one of the highest ORAC (oxygen radical absorbent capacity) values of all foods. This test measures the antioxidant capacity of foods and phytochemicals; the higher the value, the better the food is able to protect against disease, free radical damage and oxidative stress. Chaga is one of the highest antioxidants known, with one test showing an ORAC store of 146,700 placing ahead of many antioxidant rich foods such as berries.  

For best results, daily use is recommended! Chaga mushrooms have a slightly earthy but smooth taste and are commonly used as a coffee replacement or make a great addition to your daily latte or smoothie. With the numerous health benefits offered, this superfood truly is King.

Health Benefits of Chaga

  • Contain highest levels of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) found in any natural food and is one of the strongest antioxidants
  • Strong ability to reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress
  • Anti-aging properties 
  • Contains Beta Glucans, known immune supporters
  • Contains minerals copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, and iron
  • Contains rubidium, cesium and germanium, elements that promote alkalinity 
  • Improves cognitive function supports brain health
  • Source of plant-based sterols which reduce bad LDL cholesterol, stabilizes blood pressure, increases metabolism and aids the endocrine system
  • Rich source of riboflavin and niacin
  • Adaptogenic properties to help body adapt to stress while promoting relaxation
  • Boosts immunity
  • Decreases inflammation
  • Supports Heart Health 
  • Powerful source of polyphenols 
  • Helps balance blood sugar
  • Anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-fungal properties
  • Protects the liver  

Our Favorite Chaga Products:

·     Four Sigmatic Chaga Elixir (1500mg of Chaga)

·     Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee (250mg of Chaga)

·     Four Sigmatic Mushroom Blend (160mg of Chaga)


To receive a 10% discount on any Four Sigmatic products, use our promo code LIVKRAFT at checkout! 

 


Chaga Chocolate Smoothie 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond, oat, or non-dairy milk alternative, unsweetened
  • 1 packet of Four Sigmatic Chaga Elixir
  • 1 frozen banana 
  • 1 Tablespoon of cacao or cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter (or favorite nut/seed butter)
  • 1 tablespoon chia or flax seed, optional
  • Handful of ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Add above ingredients to a high-speed blender
  2. Blend until smooth
  3. Enjoy!

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