Organic Astragalus Root 400mg 60 Capsules

A specifically formulated combination of dietary fibres with added prebiotic to encourage friendly bacteria.

one vegeterian capsule provides:

Each of the Viridian B-complex supplements offers a full array of the B vitamins together with a higher level of a featured B vitamin. This supplement features a higher levels of methylcobalamin and cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12).

B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism and red blood cell formation, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, the energy-yielding metabolism, to normal psychological function and the functioning of the nervous system. Vitamin B12 also contributes to the normal function of the immune system.Folic acid (folate) contributes to a reduction in tiredness and fatigue, the normal function of the immune system, normal psychological function, and the processes of normal homocysteine metabolism, amino acid synthesis, cell division and blood formation.

B complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 & B12) contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal psychological function and mental performance, energy-yielding metabolism, the regulation of hormonal activity, the functioning of the immune, cardio and nervous systems and the maintenance of normal skin, mucous membranes, vision and red blood cells. B complex vitamins also contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. This 'oxidative stress' appears to be a major factor in many human diseases.

One vegetarian capsule provides:

Viridian's Joint Omega Oil is a blend of nutritional oils (omega-3 essential fatty acid dominant) with the addition of fruit and spice oils to enhance the properties and the flavour. Perilla seed is one of nature's richest sources of omega 3 fatty acid. This nutritional oil is 95% organic, certified by the Soil Association. Better for the environment and better for you.

Viridian’s Joint Omega Oil featured in Woman magazine in the UK in November 2011 and generated considerable interest.

JOINT HEALTH RECIPES

Pineapple, Celery & Ginger Smoothie Rainbow Salad

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 large fresh pineapple
2 fresh celery stalks
2.5cm piece of fresh ginger root

METHOD:
1. Prepare the pineapple by cutting off each end. Then, slice off the skin in a downward direction. This minimizes waste. Remove “eyes” from the flesh of the pineapple, and then cut half of the flesh into manageable chunks.
2. Chop the celery stalks into small pieces.
3. Peel the ginger and chop finely.
4. Place all the ingredients into a blender, along with a tiny amount of water, and blend into a smooth fragrant drink.

Rainbow Salad

INGREDIENTS:
2 slices of red cabbage
1 carrot
1/2 red pepper
1 handful of baby spinach
Small handful of parsley
For the dressing:
1 clove of garlic
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Viridian Joint Omega Oil

METHOD:
1. Prepare the salad by shredding the cabbage, grating the carrot, finely chopping the pepper, and adding to the whole baby spinach leaves and parsley.
2. Prepare the dressing in a small bowl. Finely chop the garlic, add a pinch of salt and all the other wet ingredients. Mix well, and pour over the salad. Toss the salad well, and serve.

Anti-inflammatory Curry

INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
2 large cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 green chilies, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 heaped teaspoon turmeric
800g sweet potato, diced with skins left on
375 ml vegetable stock
150g spinach, coarsely chopped
Large handful of fresh coriander leaves, coarsely torn
1 tablespoon toasted flaked almonds
1 tablespoon Viridian Joint Omega Oil

METHOD:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli.
2. When the onion has softened, add all the spices and heat until they are becoming fragrant.
3. Add the sweet potato and stock and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the sweet potato is soft. At this point add the spinach.
4. Once the spinach has wilted, the curry is ready to serve with coriander leaves, topped with
flaked almonds and a drizzle of Viridian Joint Omega Oil. It is best served with brown rice to increase its nutritional profile further.

Take daily Joint Omega Oil daily alongside Viridian's Joint Complex Veg Caps for the optimum in joint health nutritional support.

The Viridian multi-award-winning range of more than 180 vitamins, minerals, herbs, tinctures, ointments, amino acids, specialty nutrients and nutritional oils was founded in the UK in 1999. Viridian Nutrition is passionately committed to purity, the environment and community support through the company’s charity donation programme. More than 40% of the Viridian range is certified organic by the Soil Association. Request a free Viridian Nutrition e-catalogue. The e-catalogue lists all the ingredients in the Viridian Nutrition range plus has an at-a-glance chart which indicates which products are vegan, kosher and organic.
 

Each 5ml teaspoon provides approx: