It is interesting world we live in, on one side, people are still dying of hunger, and on the other, they are dying from obesity, heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension. These concerns could be directly connected to much of what we eat, in one way or another. The solution to the problem of starvation is in the hands of politicians, however afflictions in rich parts of the world are in our own. Ironically much of the food we eat is what causes most health issues. In super food, that is. Super food is the answer to anyone’s prayer, food that helps us lose weight, stay healthy, have plenty of energy and live longer. There are no super food in meat, only edible plants. Since the idea of super foods is fairly new, scientists do not always agree on what types of food should be considered as super.The good news is that whatever list we use we can not go wrong.
The discription of super foods are in that they contain low calories and have a high concentration of nutrients. They are a marvelous source of anti oxidants and essential nutrients. Here are just a few of them:
1.Wheat grass can effect the task of the thyroid, stimulating metabolism and helping digestion. There is a high concentrate of enzymes which results cleansing.
2.Wild blue-green algae contain probably every single nutrient we could ask for. Containing about 60% protein, and amino acids than soy beans. B vitamins, chlorophyll and beta carotene are contained within. It provides a vast improvement in memory, and immune system, protecting the body protection against viruses.
3. Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, watercress, lettuce, parsley, endive, broccoli, lower risk of cancer and heart disease. The chlorophyll they contain has probiotic enzymes and proteins with a number of vitamins and minerals. They keep the blood clean, help the brain function and enhance the immune system.
4. Raw cacao beans contain huge quantity of antioxidants – 21 times more than green tea, which is another super food. They are high in magnesium and contain a high pecentage of iron. It is pity that all this gets destroyed by processing; otherwise we would be eating chocolate to lose weight.
5. Coconut oil speeds up metabolism, helping the body to burn more calories and contributes to weight loss. It has strong anti bacterial, anti viral and anti-fungal properties. Coconut is very rich in nutrients and can be used instead of blood transfusion if one was called for.
6.Bee pollen is high in protein, far more that in red meat. It is considered the most complete nutrient found in nature. It is known to increase resistance against allergies. It is believed to have anti aging properties.
7.Cinnamon up to one teaspoon of cinnamon added to cereal helps utilize the blood sugar for energy, without being stored as fat.
8. Green tea contains a range of antioxidants called catechin polyphenols. The powerful is epigallocatechin gallate, increases the metabolic rate.
9. Oatmeal, as many other whole grains, is an excellent source of fiber, which accelerates weight loss. It is known to normalize blood sugar and increase metabolism for fat burning.
10 Yogurt is rich in calcium, which helps reduce weight by affecting calcium levels of fat cells, signaling cells to burn fat.