Matcha Energy Balls are filled with sweet dried dates, raw cashews, cocoa powder and matcha which creates a quick healthy energizing snack.

One of the latest buzz words in nutrition is antioxidants which are naturally occurring chemicals compounds that prevent chronic diseases and aging. The more you can get into your diet the more your body can fight against these.

Fruits and vegetables are filled with antioxidant properties however matcha surpasses them all in comparison, considering it better than most superfoods.

What Is Matcha?

Matcha is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The green tea plants for matcha are grown in the shade for approximately the last three weeks before harvest.

This allows for the plants to produces more theanine and caffeine. When harvested the stems and veins are removed before the plant is dried and ground into a fine powder. This is consumed by dissolving in water or milk.

Starter Matcha Green Tea Powder is a good choice. It’s organic, vegan and no GMOs.

Why is matcha good for you

Among many of the health benefits matcha provides is it boosts metabolism and burns calories, detoxifies effectively and naturally. It is rich in fiber, chlorophyll, and vitamins and it enhances mood and aids in concentration. It also provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium and lowers cholesterol and blood sugar.

Why I drink matcha everyday

I personally drink it daily as a colon cancer survivor. Matcha contains a unique potent class of antioxidant known as catechins which can not be found in any other foods. The catechin EGCg(epigallocatechin gallate) provides potent cancer-fighting properties. Catechins contort the effects of free radicals from pollution, UV rays, radiation and, chemicals.

These can lead to cell and DNA damage. Since over 60% of the catechins in matcha is actually EGCg, drinking matcha daily can help restore and preserve the body’s well-being and balance.

Why I eat Matcha Energy Balls

I am always looking for recipes that help me get more matcha into my diet so I created these matcha power balls. Each energy ball is filled with sweet dried dates, raw cashews, cocoa powder and matcha which creates a quick and healthy snack.

Another good snack recipe using dates is my Cinnamon Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates. They are the perfect quick snack when you are craving something sweet and good for you.