The recipes in this book range from beginner and intermediate to advanced, for all levels of superfood enthusiasts. Because some of the ingredients may be new to you, I have included a glossary of these ingredients at the back of the book to help acquaint you with any unfamiliar terms.
Some of the items in these recipes are exotic and unique. Online shopping makes them easily accessible. Depending on your budget, you may choose smaller or larger sizes of the listed superfoods, superherbs, and supplements in order to give them a try. Prices on these items vary, so spend your money wisely, experiment, and play. Remember, a little bit of these ingredients goes a long way.
The kitchen appliances referenced in the recipes are recommended but not required. For example, a high-speed blender is mentioned in numerous recipes. This type of blender commands a significantly higher price in the marketplace than a typical home blender. I have been using the Vita-Mix® blender since 1980 and I know they are durable and worth the investment. A simple home blender may be substituted for a high-speed blender in the recipes, even though they are not quite as great. When it makes sense for you, purchasing a high-speed blender will make superfood recipes even easier to create.
Another appliance worth discussing is the dehydrator. I recommend Excalibur dehydrators because I have been using them regularly since 1998. I have never found any other dehydrator that I enjoyed using as much or that worked as effectively. If the Excalibur is outside of your range right now, then using a stove at low temperatures is recommended for dehydration purposes.
Enjoy all the superfood recipes and join us in enjoying the prosperous abundance found in superfoods—the food of the future!
