Move Over Blueberries, The Salal Berry is Becoming The New Super Food.

Strolling down a coastal pathway where you discover this berry, Do you eat it? Absolutely! Grab a handful, you will be surprised that it may be the new superfood.

Move over Blueberries, there is another Superfood in town. This newly rediscovered berry is becoming the New Super Food. It is called the Salal Berry.

So many Superfoods to choose out there. I use many in my regimen. Get bored with one and go to another for a while. Always god to switch things up. Seaweed is great as well as Mushrooms.

What is the Salal Berry?

The Salal berry has been around for thousands of years. First nations aboriginals used the berry for its medicinal purposes who ate them fresh or dried. Unfortunately, in the 20th Century non-aboriginals only admired the plant itself. Up until this point, the leathery shiny leaves were harvested for floral arranging and the plant used as ground cover for ornamental garden landscapes. The picturesque beauty of the glandular-haired urn-shaped pink and white flowers to the bluish-purple fruit fairs well in sun or shade gardens.

Why are we hearing of this now?

The Salal berry just never seemed to catch on, Although people were aware that the Indigenous people used the berry,  many still believed the berry was poisonous. A biologist at the University of Victoria was introduced to sample the extract and decided to do some research on this magnificent berry. What he discovered was fascinating.

How does Salal surpass Blueberries?

Sala berry is known to contain tannins which are abroad compound found in certain fruits, wine, coffee, teas, barley, squash, bean, nuts and some herbs giving some foods their bitter dry taste. Tannin has an acidic compound with water-soluble polyphenols which contain powerful antioxidants thus making salal berries 5 x higher in tannins and 3x higher in antioxidant powers than in blueberries that have been leading the pack.

Salal Health Benefits

• Antioxidant High in Vita C.
• Can prevent Colic and Heartburn
• Appetite Suppressant
• Gut health due to fiber content which can relieve constipation
• Reduce the risk of Neurogenerative, Cardiovascular diseases, Strokes and Type 2 Diabetes.
• Prevents Degeneration diseases
• The anti-oxidants promote longevity as well as reduce the signs of aging from a cellular level.
• Insect bites and stings applying berries making a paste-like rub to the affected area.

Where to find Salal Berries?

Salal berries are found along the coastal regions of British Columbia, California, and Alaska.

Pick your own or keep your eyes peeled as I am sure we will be seeing this new superfood in many forms for retail use soon. Maybe you would like to grow your own Salal Bush. Buy seeds here

Recipes using Salal Berries.

Salal Berry Jam

Salal Muffins

Salal Syrup