Fruits & Vegetables

Elderberry

3/30/2020

Elderberries are small, dark purple berries that have been well researched for their antiviral properties.

Boosts Your Immune System (increases and improves your natural immune response)
Antimicrobial Properties (fights the bad bugs)
High in Antioxidants (repairs damage)
Decreases Upper Respiratory Symptoms from Colds and Flu
High in Vitamins A, C, E, Potassium, & Fiber

Raw elderberries may be poisonous and cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea - cooking is required. When using one of our Nourishing Blends, you can cook, bake, or brew some into your coffee, tea, oatmeal, cookies, etc.
Avoid if you have a known allergy to elder or plants in the Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle) family.

When eating foods in a powdered, juiced, or extracted form it is easy to eat more than you typically would. I suggest eating 1/2 tsp - 1 Tbsp of any one particular Nourishing Blend per day. In other words, don't have the same Nourishing Blend in your smoothie for breakfast, in a cookie for dessert at lunch, and make homemade healthy ice cream with it after dinner - mix it up a bit by using a variety of Nourishing Blends.
As with all nutritionally powerful foods, it is best to check with your doctor if you are taking prescription medications. Some foods may increase or decrease the effectiveness of certain medications.
As always, if you are pregnant or a nursing mother, it is best to check with your doctor before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.