Superfoods are concentrated sources of nutrients and extra protein - giving you greater strength, energy, vitality and immunity. Superfoods help your body stay healthy and 'fight back' against disease and stress while reducing the side-effects of environmental pollution on your body. Anti-oxidants counter excess oxidation by destroying free radicals which can be damaging to cell walls and DNA.
TOP SUPERFOODS
• Chia seeds - calcium for endurance, strength
• Hempseed oil - immunity, protein - the 'most perfectly balanced oil in the plant kingdom'
• Spirulina - energy, strength
• Bee pollen - longevity, mental acuity, endurance
• Acai berries - antioxidant, high concentration of anthocyanins - energy, stamina, well-being, mental acuity, digestion, libido
• Goji berries - protein, 21 essential minerals, 18 amino acids - immunity, longevity, energy
• Maca - (raw, powdered herb) hormone balance, stamina, vitality, libido
• Cacao - antioxidant flavonoids, energy, focus, well-being
• Dulse - cleansing and detox
• Mesquite - Nutty flavor - balances blood sugar - lysine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, fiber
• Lucuma - Fragrant flavor, blends with ice cream - beta carotene, niacin, iron
More healthy foods that are especially high in powerful combinations of nutrients include:
• Beetroot - blood cleanser and tonic - helps the liver and digestive system, aids uptake of oxygen, boosts the immune system
• Capsicum - (pepper plants) vitamin C, beta-carotene, iron and potassium
• Broccoli - rich in iron and vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, believed to be protect against cancer
• Apples - Aid digestion, help manage cholesterol levels
• Bananas - 'good mood food' - high in tryptophan which helps the body produce the tranquilizing brain chemical seratonin. Good for digestion.
• Garlic - boosts immune system, benefits the cardiovascular system
• Ginger - enhances digestion, helps treat motion sickness
• Spinach - as cancer-fighting caretenoids. High in chlorophyll and iron
• Parsley - high in chlorophyll. Also vitamins A and C, minerals iron, calcium and potassium
• Sprouts - high in protein and nutrients
