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Superfoods are fantastic sources of anti-oxidants and essential nutrients that are found in greens, nuts, fruit, and seaweed, as well as some herbs. Here is a list of superfoods to make you look and feel great.
- Goji Berries – These berries contain more vitamin C
 thananyotherfruit, as well as vitamin B1, B2, B6, vitamins A and E, 18 aminoacidsand 21 trace minerals making them a great source of protein. Gojiberries area powerful antioxidant that helps slow down the aging process and protect against disease.
- Acai berries - Like the goji berry, the acai berry contains a significant amount of antioxidants which help in combating the signs of premature aging. They are packed with ten times more antioxidants than red grapes and contain a synergy of monounsaturated fats, phytosterols and dietary fiber, that helps promote digestive and cardiovascular health.
- Coconuts – Need a natural energy boost? Coconut juice is a quick pi
 ck me up due to its high content of electrolytes. These electrolytes are carried in our bodies’ cells and are responsible for transporting energy. The body puts this goodness straight to use, making coconuts one of the top 10 superfoods as they are a completely natural source that will give your energy levels a healthy jump start.
- Green leafy vegetables – Green leafy vegetables are fantastic superfoods that are readily available to all of us. Pretty much anything green and leafy is guaranteed to be high in chlorophyll which helps blood deliver magnesium and oxygen to all of the body’s cells, whilealso providing you with protein, enzymes many vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K, A , C, folic acid, magnesium and iron. It has been reported that kale, spinach, watercress, lettuce and chicory help the body to prevent heart disease and cancer, cleanse the liver and maintain a healthy immune system.
- Cauliflower – This often-overlooked vegetable is a member of the
 cruciferous family and is jam-packed with anti-carcinogenic compounds and vitamins. Along with other cruciferous vegetables, cauliflower contains nutrients that rid your body of cancer-causing toxins and can lower the occurance of some types of tumors. Eating only three florets of cauliflower a day provides you with 67% of your daily vitamin C requirement., making this vegetable an antioxidant powerhouse, especially when eaten raw or lightly steamed.
- Bee products – Bee pollen is an extreme source of super nourishment, containing all required nutrients and over 5,000 enzymes. By providing the human body with all the nutritional elements it needs in just the right proportions, bee pollen helps the body's own healing and rejuvenation mechanisms to perform their normal functions of restoring, building, maintaining, and protecting every cell in the body.
- Sprouts - Sprouted seeds are young plants full of healthy minerals,
 vitamins, enzymes, proteins and fiber. As they sprout their vitamin content increases. Because you eat them while growing, nearly all the nutrients remain intact!. These nutritious seeded sprouts contain more vitamins and nutrients than nearly any other food. This food provides great energy to the body as these sprouts are plants in their most energetic phase of development.
- Aloe Vera - Producing a powerful source of polysaccharides, fresh aloe vera works in harmony with other foods to increase antioxidant potency and maintain high levels of vitamins B12, E, and C in the body. Aloe Vera purifies the immune system, digestion and colon health.
- Medical Mushrooms - Maitake, shiitake, and reishi mushrooms provide protein, fiber, B vitamins, and vitamin C, as well as calcium and other minerals. These medicinal mushrooms have been shown to lower the risk of cancer, help heart health, promote immune function, reduce inflammation, help balance blood sugar levels; and support the body's detoxification process.
- Cacao - Raw cacao has been used for centuries to enhance mood and boost energy. Cacao is considered to be one of the most complex and pleasurable foods on the planet. In its raw form, cacao contains anandamide (a euphoric substance), arginine (a naturally occurring aphrodisiac), and tryptophan (a natural anti-depressant). By stimulating the neurotransmitters in our brain, cacao promotes an overall feeling of well being.
- Algaes – Last, but certainly not least, algaes including
 Marine Phytoplankton, Spirulina, Chlorella, and Blue-greenalgae.These super rich, green food varieties are important, nutrient dense sources of algae that help improve focus and concentration. Here is a list of some of our favorite food algaes.
Marine phytoplankton - is harvested in the arctic ocean and contains highly concentrated amounts of chlorophyll, marine phytoplankton has been described as a full body experience, providing profound internal power beyond imaginable limits.
Spirulina - is an amazing source of complete protein, coming in at 43% more than beef. Spirulina's synthesis of sunlight converts concentrated amounts of protein more efficiently than any other living food.
Blue green algae – is mainly grown in Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon. Blue green algae has the widest spectrum of phyto-nutrients of any of the algaes and is the perfect wild food fortifying essential life elements.
Chlorella - is a natural, green, superfood based detoxifier. It contains high levels of protein with an "intelligence" that bonds with heavy metals and chemical toxins, totally eliminating them from the body.
Add these 11 superfoods to your diet to promote overall health, helping you look and feel great inside and out.
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