You Are What You Eat

Everybody in town is going crazy trying to find that one thing that could satisfy them - it could either be gadgets, jobs, or a special someone. But there's this one thing that they've realized that without this, they couldn't achieve anything: HEALTH.  

Health enthusiasts and scientists found another breakthrough that ensures optimum health to you and your family. They've discovered the Superfoods.  These superfoods have been in the news and web articles worldwide, leaving people in awe at the possibilities it offers. Superfoods are a highly specialized category of foods found only in nature. The reason why it's been named 'superfoods' is because of the powerful nutrients it possesses. If you want to achieve the healthiest body, then you should start contemplating on the changes you’ll make especially on your diet and lifestyle. This wouldn’t be easy at all, but in the long run you’ll surely get its valuable benefits and all your efforts would be worth it.

The secret of a healthy lifestyle is going back to nature.

The Superfood List

Here are the superfood list you've all been wondering about. Discover all of its health benefits and start applying it in your own diet. The superfood category has its own subcategories depending on the food's classification. 

The Green Leafy Superfoods

This includes all the green leafy vegetables. If you have your own vegetable garden, then it is an advantage for you since you can have all your vegetables without the added preservatives of cultivated vegetables in the market.  Leafy vegetables contain almost all the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. These are packed with cancer-fighting and disease-resistant nutrients that would make our body stronger and healthier. It is in fact recommended for an average adult to consume at least three (3) cups of leafy vegetables daily. Spinach, broccoli, cabbage, celery, lettuce and parsley are just few examples of the green leafy super foods that we should include in our daily diet 

The main benefit we could get from these leafy superfoods is its vitamins; it is a rich source of Vitamins B, C, E, and K, all of which are essential in our body. It also possess potent minerals such as iron, fiber, and calcium which defeats the purpose of maintaining supplements because you already have enough source of those. Including leafy vegetables in your diet could prevent the risk of osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, and atherosclerosis because of its Vitamin K contents; it also protects us from skin cancer and makes our skin glowing with health because it is rich in Vitamin E. 

Spirulina

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae which is made famous for its health supplement. Some of you might not be familiar with this superfood, but it is considered as a healthy superfood nonetheless. It is in fact a very promising superfood which contains outstanding antioxidants, protein, minerals, vitamins, and carotenoids.  It gives immune support for our body making our system resistant from diseases; it also protects us from allergic reactions due to food or pollens. Some of the nutrients it offers are beta-carotene, vitamin E, vitamin B complex, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, gamma linolenic acid, and selenium. It is highly recommended for people to buy spirulina supplements from greatly trusted brands because natural blue-green algae might contain toxins and absorbs heavy metals from the water where it is grown. 

Orange Fruits and Vegetables

Orange fruits and vegetables are very rich in beta-carotene, a substance which is responsible for its carroty color, a source of Vitamin A, and a potent phytonutrient.  These are also loaded with lutein which functions for eye health and vitamin C for our immune system. These substances protects our cells from the damaging and even fatal effects of free radicals in our system, in other words these are powerful antioxidants. Beta-carotene and lutein are two of the most beneficial nutrients needed for our eyes. This might also participate in healthy female reproduction. Some of these fruits and vegetables are: carrots, pumpkins, peaches, oranges, sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, and papayas.

Coconut

The coconut was given the title “the fruit of life” or “the tree of life” because of its many uses and benefits starting from its roots up to its fruits. Coconuts are in fact the highest source of electrolytes you can find in nature; this made the coconut very effective for maintaining healthy cell functions. It is also rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Its virgin coconut oil is in fact very famous and widely used as a supplement especially amongst Asians. It has been a traditional medicine for thousands of years and can cure a lot of illness such as syphilis, skin infections, swelling, toothache, tumors, tuberculosis, indigestion, wounds, muscle weakness, scurvy, nausea, malnutrition, jaundice, dysmenorrhea, and many, many more. Coconuts are a rich source of energy, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins B & C. It is truly another nature’s miracle.

Berries

Berries such as blueberries, strawberries, cherries, grapes, acai berries, and blackberries are proven to be part of the superfood list. Its main benefit is its antioxidant capacity which protects us from the fatal effects of free radicals from smoke, and other unhealthy foods.  This also fights off carcinogens from invading our cells and blocks the growth of cancer cells in our body. Berries also contain potent vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, folate, fiber, and phytonutrients.

Superfood for Kids!

You might wonder about the age limits of superfoods, its boundaries and limitations. But, good news to everybody because all foods included in the superfood list are good and consumable for everyone! You can be an adult and you can eat sueprfood, you can be a kid and still consume superfood, or you can be an elderly and still eat these healthy superfoods. But first, let’s focus on kids’ health because this might be the most crucial stage in one’s life.  Now, if you ought to know which superfoods fits perfectly for kids, well, here they are.

The truth is, kids must eat healthy foods included in the superfood list every day, as much as possible, every meal. This is because kids are at a crucial stage in life wherein their body needs an extra ton of nutrients to support their growth; another thing, their bones, muscles, internal organs, and brain are still developing. So for all mums out there, you should at all times keep the following foods ready right in your pantry.

Sweet potatoes.  Aside from the obvious fact that sweet potatoes, or preferably called yams, are pretty much very affordable or cheap, these extraordinary tuberous roots are packed with the very nutrients that could support and strengthen kids’ immune system and growth as well. The best thing about this superfood is that mums can prepare it in more ways than you can imagine and your kids will surely love the versatility. The main nutrients involved in sweet potatoes are Vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.  These are the best nutrients that can strengthen your kid’s immunity and digestive tract. Sweet potatoes are good for newborn babies as well. See how versatile they are?

Tomatoes. Tomatoes or most kids would love to call these ketchup. Yes, the good thing about tomatoes is that it comes with its other versions or preparations such as the children’s favorite ketchup, which possess the power of getting most kids to eat any food with ketchup on it. If you’re one of the few parents who won’t allow their kids to develop a habit of putting ketchup in every food they eat, well, you should probably change that philosophy because this sweet red liquid could make your kid’s heart very much healthy. The abundance of lycopene in tomatoes can protect your child from cancer and fortifies their cardiovascular system at such early age.

Blueberries. These might be the smallest and most powerful food in the planet for its unending health benefits. The main benefit you’ll get in these flavorful berries is their antioxidants which helps cleanse you child’s system and cross them off the list of children with cancer and other diseases.  It is recommended that parents should incorporate blueberries in their kids’ diet as early as possible, so that they’ll get used to eating it and soon enough, they wouldn’t want a day to go by without munching a whole bowl of blueberries. 

Superfoods on YouTube

This video provides additional list of superfoods like  Quinoa, Goji Berries, Acai Berries, Wheat Grass, Spirulina, Hemp Protein, Agave Nectar and Stevia. These additional superfoods, however, are not known worldwide and its availability is not broad. In this video, Natalie talks about the health benefits of these foods, most of which are the highest sources of antioxidants like the acai berries and goji berries. She also talks about the ways on how to prepare these superfoods so that we wouldn’t get tired of it. We can make it into smoothies or in desserts, but it is more recommended to consume these raw so as to get the best nutrients.