Confusingly the cashew is actually a seed and is native to Brazil. Its creamy texture and mild taste makes it a perfect substitute for dairy cream in this swirl cake. Spirulina is a green algae similar to seaweed but grown in fresh water; it provides the fantastic natural green colouring.
High in:
- Vitamin E which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Biotin contributes to normal energy yielding metabolism, maintenance of normal hair, normal mucous membranes & normal skin
- Copper contributes to the normal function of your immune system and normal transport of Iron in the body
- Magnesium which contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue and protein synthesis
- Manganese which supports normal energy yielding metabolism, maintenance of normal bones, formation of connective tissue and protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Phosphorus which contributes to the normal function of cell membranes
A source of:
- Thiamin which contributes to normal function of the heart
- Niacin contributes to normal function of the nervous system, normal energy yielding metabolism, maintenance of normal mucous membranes, normal skin and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Riboflavin which contributes to normal metabolism of iron, normal energy yielding metabolism, maintenance of normal red blood cells, normal skin and vision
- Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
- Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system, muscles and maintenance of normal blood pressure
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails, normal function of the immune system and thyroid and the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair, bones and vision
