Nutrition
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"A SuperFood is a food that has a dozen or more unique properties, not just one or two. For example, the goji berry is a source of compete protein, immune-stimulating polysaccharides, liver-cleanings betaine, anti-aging sesquiterpenes, antioxidants, over twenty trace mineral, and much, much more." - David Wolfe
Yogurt, Kefir, Kimchi, Kraut, and other pickled vegetables
Benefits of fermented foods
-Enhances digestibility in the gastrointestinal tract
-increases vitamins levels
-excellent source of Vit. C
-Lactobacilli (friendly bacteria for the intestines)
-increases levels of anti-cancer agents such as Isothiocyanates and Sulphoranphane
-Has been known to relax and calm down those suffering from Autism, ADHD, ADD
“The Greeks understood that important chemical changes took place during this type of fermentation. Their name for this change was “alchemy.”
Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon
Raw Cocoa
-High in antioxidants, it contains anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties
-Good source of magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, potassium, manganese; and some B vitamins
Goji Berries
-high in antioxidants; beneficial for premature aging
-healthy monounsaturated fats, dietary fiber and phytosterols (help promote healthy cardiovascular and digestive health.)
-numerous trace minerals
-essential amino acids (vital to proper muscle contraction)
Hemp Seeds
-High Percentage of protein, all 20 amino acids (easily digestible)
-High source of essential fatty acids (more so then any nut oil or flax)
-Great source of phytonutrients (which helps protect immunity, bloodstream, tissue cells, skin, organs, and mitochondria)
-Rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids
David Wolfe's List of Superfoods:
Goji Berries
Cacao
Maca
Bee Products - pollen, honey, royal jelly, propolis (the best for killing a cold!)
Spirulina
AFA Blue-Green Algae
Marine Phytoplankton
Aloe Vera
Hempseed
Coconuts
Oat Graots (seed)-Good source of Fiber
-Helps lower LDL Cholesterol
-Good source of Selenium, Calcium, Potassium, Protein, Carbohydrates, B1 and 2
-Contains very little GlutenCoconut-Vit A, B (thiamine), Niacin, Vit C, Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus
-Helps aid in preventing Goiter-Good for body building of muscle for thin individuals
-Coconut oil aids in healing sunburns, cuts and scratches
-2T of oil a day can fulfill Vit E requirementDates-Rich in Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorous, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium
-Aid in fighting constipation, intestinal disorders, weight gain, heart problems, sexual weakness, diarrhoea and abdominal cancer
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