What is it?

A dried goji berry looks exactly like a raisin, except that it’s red and positively bursting with nutrients.

What will it do for you?

As well as containing all the essential amino acids (they have the highest protein concentration of any fruit), goji berries boast 21 trace minerals, including iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, and high levels of vitamin C and fibre. Tip: they may need a short soak if your blender doesn't have a powerful blade.

Where can I get it?

Organic Sundried Goji Berries, £21.99 for 1kg, www.realfoodstore.co.uk

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What is it?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that contains 10 times more iron than raw liver, four times more protein than an egg and two times more calcium than milk.

What will it do for you?
Packed with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, dietary fibre and, unsurprisingly, chlorophyll, this emerald-coloured powder will super-charge your system with nutrients. Put 1-2 tsp in a daily smoothie to help the normal function of your metabolism, nerves, immune system, heart, digestive enzymes, muscles, bones and the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and nails. Never mind apples, spirulina’s your best bet for keeping the doctor away.

Where can you get it?

Organic Spirulina Powder, £12.99 for 250g, www.greensorganic.co.uk

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What is it?
Bee pollen is made by the buzzy insects as they roll pollen and it sticks together with honey and nectar in balls. Other nutrients, like enzymes and friendly bacteria, are also added during this process.

What will it do for me?
Hayfever-sufferers will have sneezing fits just thinking about it as a smoothie ingredient, but bee pollen is protein-rich and full of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. Blend in an almond milk drink or sprinkle on top for a honeycomb effect.

Where can I get it?
Bee Pollen, £3.75 for 100g, www.healthysupplies.co.uk

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What is it?
If you need convincing of this powder’s power, think back to ‘The Lion King’ and Rafiki’s leafy home – the majestic baobab tree, from whose fruit comes this powder. It contains as much calcium as a glass of milk and six times more vitamin C than an orange.

What will it do for me?
Blend two teaspoons in a smoothie to feel as sprightly as baby Simba.

Where can I get it?
Baobab Powder, £6 for 50g, www.nealsyardremedies.com

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What is it?
This sand-coloured powder is made from the Peruvian lucuma fruit and used as a natural sweetener.

What will it do for me?
It contains 17% unrefined sugar, as well as fibre, vitamins and minerals, so it’s great for adding a hint of sweetness to fruit-filled smoothies without increasing your calorie intake.  

Where can I get it?
Organic Lucuma Powder, £4.99 for 100g, www.detoxyourworld.com

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What is it?
This Bioglan powder contains 81 vital ingredients so it’s an easy way to tick off five-a-day if your diet lacks fruit and veg.

What will it do for you?
These vital ingredients provide all the nutrients you need from superfoods, fruits, vegetables, herbs and live cultures, turbo-boosting your with body with nourishment with every 10g serving. Simple.

Where can you get it?
Bioglan Superfoods Supergreens, £19.99 for 100g, www.hollandandbarrett.com

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