One question I get asked a bunch about this drink is: “So, what the heck is Ashwagandha?” I know it’s a funny word right? Well the word “Ashwagandha” is sanskrit for “essence of a stallion.” This root and it’s berry have been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine. Just recently, western & eastern scientists have been jumping on board with clinical trials and tests supporting the plethora of health benefits of Ashwagandha. Here are a few of the big ones:
Benefits of Ashwagandha
Stress and Anxiety Relief
In validated tests, Ashwagandha has been shown to reduce Cortisol levels by up to 26%. That’s huge! After just 5 days of use, the effects were similar to anxiety-relief prescription drugs, WITHOUT the side effects!
Better Sleep
More than 30% of the world suffers from insomnia. That’s 70 million Americans. Ashwagandha activates signaling between GABA receptors, which induce feelings of calmness and relaxation.
Thyroid Support
30 Million Americans suffer from hypothyroid issues. Studies show supplementing this root as an ADAPTOGEN can regulate thyroid function.
Adrenal Fatigue Healing & Energy Boost
Our bodies were designed to handle plenty of “fight or flight surprises.” The incessant stress we put ourselves through however, is making adrenal fatigue a very common issue, and our caffeine and sugar intake is making things worse. In many trials, Ashwagandha exhibited amazing adrenal healing characteristics
Testosterone Boost
I’ve noticed this personally, but also the particular strand of Ashwagandha within Organifi contains withanolides exert non-hormonal anabolic effects, raise endurance threshold, assist muscle recovery and improve physical fitness
Enhanced Brain Function
Ashwagandha helps heal the brain by destroying free radicals and by supporting the growth of nerve cells.
Wow, with that myriad of benefits, I feel like the whole world should know about this incredible SuperRoot. That’s why it was absolutely ESSENTIAL to have in our Organifi. 🙂 Let’s sneak some into our delicious World’s Healthiest Vegan Ice Cream today (found in our Organifi recipe book which comes FREE with Organifi):
BUT – because I love you – I want to give you the recipe book – even if you have not yet bought Organifi. Use your favorite green superfood mix with it.
So, here’s the recipe.
Healthy Vegan Organifi Ice Cream Recipe
- 3 cups canned coconut milk
- 1 cup almond milk
- ⅔ cup palm sugar
- 3 tbsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp.. pink salt
- 1 bar dark chocolate (85% cacao)
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- 1 scoop of Organifi
- For the toppings:
- Vanilla Bean Sea Salt
- Cacao Nibs
- Coconut Flakes
- Pecan (Toasted)
- Prepare all ingredients.
- Add and heat everything in a large pan using medium heat.
- Toast pecans in a separate saucepan.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- Place everything inside the ice cream maker, allowing it to sit there for 20 mins.
- Transfer to a clean container.
- Add the toppings, serve and enjoy your healthy ice cream!
Article originally posted on Fitlife.tv reposted with permission
