Super Powders: Adaptogenic Herbs and Mushrooms for Energy, Beauty, Mood, and Well-Being

by Katrine Van Wyk, Frank Lipman M.D. (Foreword by)

Overview

From the author of Best Green Drinks Ever, a primer and cookbook for adaptogens

Natural remedies for various physical ailments are well known; now hitting the scene are supplements—made from berries, mushrooms, herbs, and other plants— that can help the body (and mind) adapt to stress. These “adaptogens” work towards restoring balance, enhancing focus and stamina, boosting energy, and improving mood. In Super Powders, health coach Katrine van Wyk takes 20 adaptogens and describes what they are and how to use them. She might recommend goji berries for mood, astragalus for immunity, reishi and moringa for anxiety relief. Then van Wyk shares the dozens of recipes she’s developed, including:

• Golden Good Morning Milk with astragalus and reishi
• Unbeatable Brownies with ashwagandha, goji, and maca
• Meaningful Matcha with cordyceps and moringa

Adaptogens should be part of every healthy person’s routine, and this appealing book can reveal everything you need to know to get started.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682683132
Publisher:	Countryman Press, The
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	827,095
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Katrine van Wyk, is the author of Best Green Drinks Ever and Best Green Eats Ever. A certified holistic health coach and yoga instructor, she has been featured by Vogue, MindBodyGreen, Refinery29, Forbes, Prevention, Men's Journal, and other outlets. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two children.

Frank Lipman, MD, is the founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center in New York City and a New York Times best- selling author. His books include How to Be Well and The New Health Rules.

Table of Contents

Foreword Frank Lipman, MD 8

Introduction 11

Part 1 Introducing Adaptogens 15

Why We Need Adaptogens 16

What Are Adaptogens? 19

How to Find the Right Adaptogenic Super Powder 26

What to Know Before You Start 32

Your Adrenals, Their Stress Response, and Chronic Stress 35

Part 2 Adaptogens and Mushrooms 39

Part 3 Super Powder Recipes 91

Lattes and Drinks 95

Tonics 121

Treats 131

Good Morning Recipes 157

Broths, Sauces, and Blends 171

Glossary 183

Acknowledgments 184

Index 185