Friday 27 September 2013

Top superfoods for boosting energy.


  Superfoods or vita foods supply lot of nutrients that may often not be available from crops grown in mineral depleted soils. They also supply more nutrients and antioxidants with less bulk and fewer calories. There are five groups of superfoods that are recognized for their healthy implications.


1.  Green Superfoods: 
  •  Algae superfoods such as blue green algae, spirulina and chorella bypass.
  •  Wheat graiss is sprouted, making it more veggie than grain, eliminating gluten issues.
  •  Powders are the most economical. Creating smoothies or simply using whole limes or lemons in water  mixed with powders work well. 

2.  Bee superfoods:

  • Since ancient times, bees were cultivated for honey and other products they generate. Honey should be raw and locally produced.
  • Bee pollen: Used for energy. The source should be organic.
  • Bee propolis: What bees use to coat their hive walls for protection against diseases.
  • Royal jelly: Queen bee's food that is high in nutritional energy.

3.  Seaweeds:

  • They offer a high concentration of nutrients and few calories. They benefit the thyroid more than other foods.
  • They can be used in soups, with noodles, other vegetables and as a garnish for Tempeh burgers. Tempeh is fermented soy which makes the soy digestible and safe for human consumption.

4. Herbs: 

  • Cinnamon disease and preventative values are being continually discovered. Great for blood sugar issues.
  • Gingseng, potent energizer and anti aging herb
  • Aloe Vera, great for skin issue and healing minor burns

5. Miscellaneous:

  • Cacao: Unsweetened essence of pure chocolate. Cacao nibs can be used as toppings or mixed with hot beverages.
  • Goji berries: Offer lot of nutrition in small amounts and few calories.
  • Coconut milk: Great for reguvenating electrolytes naturally after intense workouts.



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