By: Svetlana Pasarić |
Superfoods - foods that could save your life |
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Have you ever heard of superfoods?
"Super" food does not fly through the air and save s people like Superman does.
But it certainly can save you when it comes to the treatment or prevention of disease, because they provide superior nutritional support to human body.
The term "superfood" refers to foods that have a high level of phytonutrients.
Phytonutrients have a huge positive impact on our health.
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Phytonutrients are members of the family of antioxidants, the leaders in the fight against free radicals - oxygen molecules that play a key role in heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease.
Most phytonutrients are found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Some foods contain such high levels of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that possess special healing and detoxifying properties.
Therefore, such foods are truly "super".
Green superfood
Everything green is healthy, but green superfood is even better! Green superfood has the largest amount of easily digestible nutrients, vitamins and minerals that protect and heal our bodies.
Green foods are very rich in chlorophyll - pigment that gives green color to plants.
The molecular structure of chlorophyll is very similar to that of human blood.
Studies have confirmed that chlorophyll increases the production of red blood cells and the supply of oxygenated blood.
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1. Wheat grass
Wheat grass is obtained by germinating seeds of wheat. Unlike wheat, it contains no gluten, a well-known allergen.
Wheat grass is great for alkalizing the body and building blood cells.
It normalizes the thyroid gland functions, stimulates metabolism, improves digestion and promotes weight loss.
Wheat grass contains a lot of enzymes and has a detoxifying effect.
2. Barley grass
Barley grass carries 11 times more calcium than cow's milk, 5 times more iron than spinach and 7 times more vitamin C than orange juice.
It contains significant amounts of vitamin B12, which is very important for vegans.
Barley grass juice has anti-viral properties and neutralizes the effects of toxic metals such as mercury in the blood.
3. Spirulina
Spirulina is a micro-alga, which have long been cultivated for its special properties. The native people of Mexico and Africa have been consuming spirulina for several thousand years.
Spirulina is one of the best sources of protein in the world – it is composed of as much as 70% protein.
Studies confirm that spirulina helps control blood sugar levels, body weight and addiction to sweets, which makes it the number one food for diabetics and people who want to lose weight.
4. Chlorella
Chlorella, like spirulina and afa algae, is an alga rich in protein, vitamins B, C and E and essential minerals.
It is particularly known for its detoxification effect - namely chlorella is the best choice for cleansing the body of heavy metals and toxins.
Additionally, chlorella boosts immunity, lowers cholesterol and prevents blood vessel illness.
Fruit and nuts
All fruits and nuts are healthy. They are full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. But among them there are "super-heroes" that provide special health benefits.
Antioxidants, found in superfruits help fight free radicals.
Free radicals are like little terrorists that attack our health. In fact, they are normally present in our body, but in smaller quantities.
Unfortunately, when we are exposed to radiation, pollution, stress, cigarette smoke and unhealthy diet, the number of free radicals increases rapidly and attacks the immune system. That is why we need antioxidants from superfruits to protect us from the damage caused by free radicals.
1. Goji berries
Goji berries grow in protected valleys of Tibet and Mongolia. These berries have a peculiar sweet-sour flavor and contain 500 times more vitamin C than orange.
In fact, goji berries contain more vitamin C than any other food. They are a very rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6 and also provide 18 amino acids and 21 trace mineral.
Goji berries are one of the best antioxidants, which makes it the ideal food for the prevention of aging and the prevention of many diseases.
2. Cocoa
We could devote an entire article, if not the whole book to this ingredient. However, here is a word of warning: most commercial cocoa and chocolate are produced according to the "Dutch method," at the temperature of 150 C with the help of a solvent.
This process destroys most of the nutrients and antioxidants in cocoa.
Try to find raw cocoa powder or grain from certified organic farming.
This cocoa was not subjected to temperatures exceeding 40° C, which is why it preserved all the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Raw cocoa bean is the best source of antioxidants in the world. On the ORAC scale (antioxidant potential of foods measured ORAC units), cocoa has 95,500 points.
It has 14 times more antioxidants than red wine and 21 times more than green tea.
Cocoa contains high amounts of magnesium – a mineral that is often lacking even among with a balanced diet.
If you suffer from a lack of iron in the body, you will surely like the fact that a small piece of 28 grams of cocoa contains as many as 314% of the recommended daily allowance of iron.
3. Maca
Maca powder is obtained from the roots of the Maca plant, aromatic superfood originating from Peru.
In Peru this plant is being cultivated for at least 2,000 years. Inca soldiers consumed it to increase their strength and endurance.
Maca is a very nutritious food traditionally used for increasing immunity, vitality, libido and fertility.
Even today, maca is an important medicinal and nutritional food for the Peruvians. And now it is available worldwide as a dietary supplement.
4. Acai
Acai berries have long been a part of the diet of people living in the Amazon. They look like purple grape and taste like tropical berries.
Thanks to the high content of anthocyanins (pigments that can also be found in red wine), acai berries are one of the most powerful antioxidants in the world (102,700 points according to ORAC scale).
It is best to use acai berries produced via freeze drying process (drying of the product in the frozen state).
Such berries contain the most nutrients. If you buy acai berry juice, choose one that has not been pasteurized or heated in any way.
5. Coconut
Many nutritionists now consider coconut to be a real miracle. Young coconut is one of the best natural sources of electrolytes.
Electrolytes are ionized salts in our cells, which carry energy throughout the body.
Coconut milk is a much better drink than commercial sports drinks, which are full of sugar and artificial colors.
The molecular structure of coconut milk is identical to human blood plasma. Drinking coconut milk is like having a mini-blood transfusion.
In fact, during World War II giving coconut milk to wounded soldiers was common practice.
Coconut oil is the best oil you can find in nature. Fatty acids from coconut oil are sent directly to the liver, where they are immediately converted into energy.
This oil speeds up metabolism and promotes calorie consumption, making it an ideal food for weight loss.
Coconut oil has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Residents of the Pacific islands considered this oil a gift of nature and a cure for all diseases.
6. Noni
The healing properties of this fruit have been known among inhabitants of Polynesia for over 1,500 years.
Recent research confirms that this fruit has startling anti-bacterial properties.
In addition, noni has anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties, effectively reduces pain, regenerates cells and boosts immunity.
Noni contains the full range of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytonutrients. Many believe that they are the reason behind the powerful healing properties of this plant.
It was confirmed that noni helps against colds, flu, digestive problems, skin problems, pain, migraine, infections, etc. It is best to use non-pasteurized noni juice.
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