Superfoods…superfoods…superfoods. A buzz word invented in the 1990s to define food that has outstanding content of an unusual nutrient(s), and in effect delivering them especially useful for different diseases or body systems.
Maca, developed in the mountains of Peru, is renowned for normalizing hormones, beneficial for menstrual issues, and menopause. It can relieve cramps, body pain, hot flashes, anxiety, mood swings, including depression.
Maca is reputed to improve sexual function, as well as endurance and libido….
Maca should be avoided by pregnant or lactating women.
Raw cacao, yes that is true, cacao has made it to this record for its antioxidant rating… It has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score of 95,000. This is a range of antioxidant actions. In terms of antioxidants, this compares to 14 times the antioxidants in red wine and 21 more times than green tea, 7 times the quantity discovered in dark chocolate….Is that sufficient to turn you??? and it tastes just like cocoa.
Most cocoa is obtained using the “Dutch method’, this method includes burning the raw cacao up to 150 C, sometimes using solvents to support it. This method finishes the majority of antioxidants and other nutrition…
SEEK OUT RAW CACAO……
Spirulina is one of the dearest living forms on planet earth. It is made up of 60-70% whole protein, which means that it has all 8 necessary amino acids as well as the 10 nonessential ones. It contains 300% more calcium than milk, 2300% more iron than spinach, 3900% more beta carotene than carrots, 375% more protein than tofu….someone say superfood.
And my absolute favorite, Kale. This simple vegetable is unique in its nutrient weight related to other vegetables. It has a 3:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio, holding all 9 necessary amino acids and 9 other non-essential. Somewhat of wonder food, it includes more omega 3 to omega 6. It contains more calcium than cow’s milk, and it consumes 25% more time. Kale is recognized as one of the finest vegetables in the world, Just one cup of kale contains about 100% of your regular demands for vitamins A, C, and K, presenting anti-inflammatory advantages as well as remarkable cardiovascular help. It is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, which raise healthy eyesight. This superfood is so versatile and delightful, add it to everything!
The list goes on, stay tuned for more superfoods to come…..