About Super foods

Information About Super foods

Super foods for Optimal Health, High Energy & Fitness!

This list of superfoods contains some of the most powerful and nutrient rich foods on earth. Consuming them daily will help to detoxify, re-mineralize and energize your body!

Spirulina

Spirulina, a complete protein that is high in chlorophyll.

Algae’s thrive in warm, alkaline fresh water. Because of this unique growing environment algae’s are one of the cleanest and densely nutritious foods found in nature.

Algae is a complete protein, it contains a wide array of minerals, essential vitamins and beneficial enzymes. Algae’s help with weight loss, allergies, visual problems, carbohydrate disorders and anemia to name but a few.

Spirulina is an algae that has high vegetable protein content, high in B-12 vitamins and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). GLA and vitamin B-12 are connected to mood, memory, general energy and vitality.

Many people believe that low B-12 levels, can actually cause “old age” fatigue, memory loss and confusion.

Its GLA fatty acids help to improve hormonal balance, and its protein-bonded vitamins and minerals like in all whole foods, assimilate far better than the synthetic variety. Spirulina can generally be considered an appropriate food for those who do vigorous exercise and this is evident by the many world-class athletes who use it.

Spirulina has been traditionally eaten by ancient cultures like the Aztecs, Mayas and Toltecs. Its protein provides good quality cell building material soon after ingestion, unlike the energy-draining side effects of meat protein. Its simple carbohydrates yield immediate yet sustained energy.

You can add it to smoothies, sauces or soups.

Here are some of the many health benefits of Spirulina:

Wheat Grass: The Natural Cleanser!

Adding wheat Grass and Glyconutrient powder to your green juices and or smoothies is a great way to help your body to detoxify!

Wheat Grass is amongst the richest natural food source of minerals, enzymes, B vitamin complex, antioxidants, chlorophyll, fatty acids, amino acids and other nutrients. In fact wheat Grass is one of the most nutrient dense plants on earth.

Every day our bodies accumulate internal waste and harmful toxins from breathing polluted air, drinking impure tap water, eating processed chemically grown foods and meats. If we don’t rid our bodies of these toxins they can cause long-term damage leading to disease.

One of the fastest and safest ways to cleanse our bodies of environmental pollutants is wheatgrass juice and Glyconutrients. The high levels of enzymes and amino acids in wheat grass work like a natural detergent to detoxify the liver and eliminate toxic heavy metals from the blood ridding the body of waste matter. Glyconutrients also help to strengthen the body’s immune system with cell - to - cell Communication better allowing the valuable nutrients to be distributed more efficiently throughout the body, along with stimulating healthy tissue cell growth.

Wheatgrass juice also has a dilating effect on the body’s blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily, providing an optimal and highly oxygenated environment for your cells.

Here are some of the many health benefits of wheatgrass;

For Supersonic green Juices & Smoothie recipes try fortifying them with Spirulina and or Wheatgrass powder as well as Glyconutrients.

Want more energy mid afternoon?

Try a raw cacao (chocolate) superfood mix.

Raw chocolate is tops when it come to antioxidant power, and one of the most powerful sources of magnesium on the planet. Not only does magnesium help with alertness and all activities, it also helps elevate mood.

Magnesium is one of the most deficient minerals in the human body today. There are many studies that show that between 60-80% of people are deficient in magnesium. No wonder we're sluggish, agitated and stressed!

Raw chocolate is the reason why you've heard that chocolate is good for you... except the cooked and processed form that you get in your every day chocolate bar does not have the same composition as natural raw chocolate.

Raw chocolate also contains tryptophan--an essential amino acid--which helps naturally produce serotonin in your body. This is great news for those who need an emotional boost.

Superfood mix.

Since the cacao bean can be a little bitter, it’s best to mix cacao nibs with other super foods like pumpkin seeds, goji berries and almond or brazil nuts; a super, power-packed, nutrient rich snack that will get you through the day.

Goji Berries

This little, bright red berry from China is one of the most potent sources of beta-carotene and vitamin C. These are both fantastic antioxidants.

Goji berries also contain 18 amino acids and over 21 minerals, which give them a serious power-punch.

Goji berries help stimulate your body's natural human growth hormone which is critical in anti-aging and longevity.

According to the Tibetan Medical College, the Goji berry. . .

Are you wondering how a tiny red berry can have such a positive effect on your health?

The best snack between meals. Goji berries, raw chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds and Brazil nuts; a super, power-packed, nutrient rich snack.

Sunflower seeds are another powerful superfood!

They are one of the richest sources of vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant that can help eliminate free radical damage in your body. They are great to add to salads as an extra garnish!

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein, fat and other essential minerals. Like any other seed, they also have enzymes that can aid digestion and help the body run more efficiently. They contain most of the B vitamins, along with C, D, E, and K. They also have the minerals calcium, potassium, niacin, and phosphorous.

Sunflower seeds that are sprouted can provide even more nutrients. When the seeds are germinating minerals can increase substantially.

The raw pumpkin seed, just like the cacao bean, is another feel good food. It is a great source of magnesium and tryptophan. Tryptophan helps your body produce serotonin, which is one of your "feel-good" hormones.

Raw Pumpkin Seeds

Raw pumpkin seeds, is another feel good food. It is a great source of magnesium and tryptophan. Tryptophan helps your body produce serotonin, which is one of your "feel-good" hormones.

Pumpkin seeds also are great sources of protein, fat and other essential minerals. Like any other seed, they also have enzymes that can aid digestion and help the body run more efficiently.

They contain most of the B vitamins, along with C, D, E, and K. They also have the minerals calcium, potassium, niacin, and phosphorous. They are great to add to salads as an extra garnish!

Maca

Maca is a Peruvian root powder that is used to increase strength and vitality. It has a very high mineral content; containing iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iodine.

The Peruvians and many others claim that Maca can help fight depression, help with anemia and improve overall memory and vitality.

This powerful superfood is also a metabolism booster and a libido stimulant!

Maca powder is best taken mixed with warm water or in tea. Maca has a strong taste and this can be softened with goji berries or honey.

Hemp seeds

Hemp seeds are again considered to be one of the most nutritious food sources on our planet. They are extremely high in protein content, also containing vitamin E, Omega-3 oils, and GLA.

The protein is called edistin, which can be used by the body in its raw state. The hemp seed is 33% protein by volume! It is a fantastic source of protein for the athlete who doesn't want to consume turkey and chicken.

Hemp seeds have essential fatty acids (EFAs). Fats such as Omega-3's and Omega-6s that are vital for optimal health. Hemp seeds provide a good balance of these oils.

Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax. You can make hemp seed milk and use it for your breakfast cereal instead of cow’s milk. They have a light nutty flavour.

Raw coconut oil

Raw coconut oil has antiviral, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. It contains zero trans-fatty acids and is a rich source of medium-chain fatty acids, which are broken down and used by the body for energy!

Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which is a medium-chain fatty acid. This fatty acid is transformed into monolaurin in the human body which is an antibacterial, antiviral and antiprotozoal substance used by the human body to destroy lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, influenza, various bacteria and protozoa such as giardia lamblia (cause of travel sickness).

Natural coconut (good fat) in the diet leads to a normalization of body lipids and improves the immune system's anti-inflammatory response. You can also use coconut oil for cooking if you wish; it is the one oil that is absolutely safe when heated.

Raw honey

Raw honey contains enzymes, phytonutrients, resins and propolis--bee glue. This unique combination of properties makes it versatile not only as a practical food, but it is an anti-bacterial agent.

Natural raw honey can raise antioxidant levels in the body; restore muscle glycogen after a workout and help lower cholesterol and the risk of certain cancers.

As a topical substance, it can decrease infection and work just as well as alcohol solutions.

Use it as a sweetener for your tea or just have a small spoonful for a quick pick me up.

Raw local honey can also help relieve some allergy symptoms.

(Be sure not to heat it to a high temperature. Heat will destroy many of its best qualities.)

Another low glycemic sweetener - Agave Nectar

Organic agave nectar also known as Agave syrup is an organic low glycemic natural liquid sweetener made from the extract of the wild agave. Agave nectar is sweeter than honey and is a great choice for use in deserts, baked goods, sauces, and beverages. Back

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