What Are Superfoods?
11 July 2022
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My first thought when thinking of superfood is “No single food can do it all, but sure it goes without saying that some foods are healthier than others.” A leafy salad is healthier than a plate of fries; a salmon filet is healthier than a loaded cheeseburger; a yogurt parfait is healthier than a hot fudge sundae. Superfoods aren’t a nutritionally recognized category of foods, so there are no specific criteria a food must meet to be considered one. But the title is typically reserved for natural foods that are especially nutrient-dense while generally being low in calories. Each superfood has different nutritional properties, but overall, they’re associated with:
They contain a high volume of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Antioxidant molecules decrease or reverse the effects of free radicals that have close links with the following health problems:
Studies have demonstrated that superfoods high in antioxidants and flavonoids help prevent coronary heart disease and cancer, as well as improving immunity and decreasing inflammation. Regularly eating fruits and vegetables also has strong associations with a lower risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions and overall mortality. The nutrients they contain help promote a healthy complexion, nails, and hair and increase energy levels. They can also help maintain a healthy weight. Just Remember that while certain superfoods may provide an additional benefit to healthy eating, variety and moderation are just as important to our dietary needs. Variety not only in the foods we eat, but in the essential vitamins and minerals our bodies require, and moderation in how much (or how little) of a particular food we eat. If you are considering “What superfoods should I have around the house?” Here are a few top superfoods that you can easily incorporate into your daily life for great benefits.
I feel confident that enough people have sampled this amazing superfood powder, but there’s more to this superfood than you think. Cocoa isn’t just full of that rich and chocolatey flavor that we all know and love. There’s also a ton of magnesium, fiber, and heart-healthy flavonols too. Since cocoa is plant-based, when it’s ground into a powder you get those awesome flavonols, which are antioxidant chemicals that help protect against diseases associated with heart disease and cancer.
Baobab is the magical fruit of Africa’s “Tree of Life”. It’s the only fruit in the world that dries naturally while on the branch. Baobab bakes in the sun for 6 months, before transforming its green and prickly coating into a smooth, brown, coconut-like shell. It’s just as hard as coconut shells, too. The white pulp of the fruit inside contains absolutely no moisture whatsoever! How crazy is that!? The fruit is harvested and ground to produce a 100% natural powder that is nutrient-rich and completely organic! Baobab is also an amazing source of vitamin C!
Camu Camu is another superfood powder to be found in the Amazon rainforest. Definitely lesser known when compared to the other superfood giants to come from this heaven of nutrient-based foods, Camu Camu is an antioxidant superstar! Its nutritional benefits include: Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Amino Acids. Above all, the most notable thing about this fruit is its exceptionally high concentration of vitamin C. Depending on the ripeness, Camu Camu can contain up to 60 times the amount of vitamin C in an orange!
When you consume this superfood powder, you’ll be getting manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, as well as many other amazing nutrients! In the last few years, scientists have stated what Indians have known for a long time now – turmeric powder contains many important compounds that have medicinal properties! One of these compounds is curcumin, which is an active ingredient in turmeric. Curcumin has powerful anti-inflammatory effects that work as a strong antioxidant also.
My first thought when thinking of superfood is “No single food can do it all, but sure it goes without saying that some foods are
My “Community Fresh” plant-based wellness concept features an indoor daily green market with local favorites such as fine gourmet foods and super-foods by local farmers
Directions Step 1Combine coconut milk, vanilla extract, stevia sweetener, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm, about 5 minutes.
