Being aware of what benefits superfoods have can make the difference in your focus on what to eat. I have said before that we are all individuals so we need to find out for ourselves what works for us and what not. Here is a list of 9 superfoods for you to try and give your daily health a boost. I have tried them all and they all have their benefits and can recommend
1. Ferment your Gut
Your gut is the home to billions of live bacteria. They are there for a reason. They are your little helper in fighting infection and containing cholesterol. They also create B Vitamins and remove toxins.
You are in control of your gut and can make sure that you have enough of these little helpers. Good bacteria can introduced to your gut by eating foods that is fermented. It helps good bacteria to grow and fights any bad bacteria that is in your gut. On top of that, the process of fermenting food increases the vitamin and mineral in the food. This upgrades fermented food into the superfoods league.
2. Cacao Yourself
Did you know that cacao contains more antioxidants than any other plant food on earth. An abundant supply of natural good things like serotonin, endorphins, phenylethylamine, tryptophan, and anandamide. All good things if you need anti depressants and create feelings of wellbeing. It has also received the credit of increasing the activity of the heart muscle. Making its pumping more active. The body could also reap the benefit of becoming more alkalized.
3. Get Goji Berried
A remedy that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. They have the extra benefit of giving your skin a shine. This is due to the berries allowing the skin to absorb more oxygen. It improves circulation and helps detoxing bacterias and viruses from the body. This will strengthen your immune system. The Goji berries are rich in iron, even more than spinach. They also contain more beta-carotene than carrots. Finally, they have more protein than whole wheat. This makes them the perfect superfood to take in as they carry the benefits of so many other foods.
4. Seed yourself with Chia
Chia seeds have about 100 mg of calcium for your bones in only 2 tablespoons. They have more of omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food. A great fighter of inflammation, reducing the probability of heart disease, Alzheimer´s and depression.
5. Drinking Spirulina
Spirulina is a water alga that is one of the superheroes of superfoods. It has the perfect combination of nutrients that your body will need. All the proteins, vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes and chlorophyll needed. It is perfect to build muscles, to loose weight and to fight all types of diseases, even depression. I recommend drinking this every day.
6. Seed yourself with Hemp
Hemp Seeds are full of high quality proteins. It has the right proportion of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, helping against inflammation. They are also rich in E vitamins, meaning antioxidants for the body. The seeds are also full of magnesium which is important for muscle growth.
8. Quinoa
Quinoa is full of vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin, potassium and riboflavin. It is also mineral rich with copper, zinc, magnesium and folate. Also there is phytonutrients like quercetin and kaempferol. These are great fighters of inflammation and boosting the immune system. It also has the amino acid called lysine, a protein rarely found in other grains. It is thus a great source of protein, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids.
9. Fill yourself with Sprouts
The nutrition in these superfoods is between 30 to 120 times more than in its fully grown version. When they start their growth the new beans and seed tendrils develop a high nutritional value. Rich in proteins and high in C, E and B vitamins. A low fat and low calorie food full of vitamins and proteins make them perfect as a supplement food or as part of a salad.