Wellness Trend 2016: Matcha
Matcha has become one of the new, hot wellness trends for 2016. Food bloggers have been incorporating matcha into their recipes and companies like Teavana and local coffee shops are adding it to their menus. Matcha is a powdered green tea that is traditionally grown and produced in Japan. The matcha powder can be used to make teas, as well as added to smoothies, pancakes, soups, pudding, guacamole, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods. It’s becoming popular due to its high antioxidant content that may help to fight free radical damage protecting against heart disease and cancer. The caffeine and L-theanine (an animo acid) in matcha work together to provide a focused calmness, to help you relax, without making you drowsy. Below is an easy recipe to give matcha powder a try!
Matcha Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
Other options: Add berries or your favorite fruit instead of oranges; chia, flax, or hemp seeds can be added for additional fiber and nutrients
Recipe and Photo adapted from: http://kelliesfoodtoglow.com/2014/03/14/glow-green-matcha-yogurt-breakfast-bowl
Matcha has become one of the new, hot wellness trends for 2016. Food bloggers have been incorporating matcha into their recipes and companies like Teavana and local coffee shops are adding it to their menus. Matcha is a powdered green tea that is traditionally grown and produced in Japan. The matcha powder can be used to make teas, as well as added to smoothies, pancakes, soups, pudding, guacamole, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods. It’s becoming popular due to its high antioxidant content that may help to fight free radical damage protecting against heart disease and cancer. The caffeine and L-theanine (an animo acid) in matcha work together to provide a focused calmness, to help you relax, without making you drowsy. Below is an easy recipe to give matcha powder a try!
Matcha Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp matcha
- 1 blood orange or other citrus fruit, peeled and slices
- A palmful of almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Add the yogurt to a bowl and sprinkle over the matcha.
- Drizzle in the honey and maple syrup and whisk thoroughly.
- Pour into a serving bowl and top with sliced oranges and crumbled/chopped nuts
Other options: Add berries or your favorite fruit instead of oranges; chia, flax, or hemp seeds can be added for additional fiber and nutrients
Recipe and Photo adapted from: http://kelliesfoodtoglow.com/2014/03/14/glow-green-matcha-yogurt-breakfast-bowl
