Golden Grove

Curcuminoids are a group of phenolic compounds found in the turmeric root. They have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, antioxidant and even anti-cancer properties. Commonly used as a natural supplement for arthritis, joint pain, cardiovascular health and muscle pain, curcumin exhibits incredible antioxidant activity whereby it helps stop and reverse the cycle of oxidative stress caused by unstable molecules that appear in our cells known as free radicals. Free radicals are responsible for unregulated cell production and degradation and so regular consumption of antioxidants like curcumin are essential for maintaining a youthful glow both inside and out.

• On its own, curcumin is not very bioavailable meaning that our natural absorption by our body is limited. Piperine, the primary active compound of black pepper increases the bioavailability by around 2000% which is why we add a touch of pepper to our Golden Grove.

Grown in the Australian sun, organic natural ginger has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for a wide range of ailments. It’s regarded as an adaptogenic superfood because of its high concentration of gingerol, a phenolic compound that acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and natural pain relief targeting muscles, joints, nose, mouth and throat.

The fiber in lucuma, a low GI South American fruit, can help regulate blood sugar levels and also supply the body with a long lasting supply of healthy energy. Dietary fiber cannot be broken down by our own body, instead we rely on the healthy bacteria in our gut to process it who in turn nourishes our digestive system and provides us with short chain fatty acids that our body can digest for a sustainable energy source.

• (We don’t use any refined sugars in any of our products, the amazing gingerbread-like sweetness in our Golden Grove comes courtesy of natural organic lucuma and Australian ginger.)