Don’t Overlook the Benefits of Super Foods

April 9, 2009 by Pat Johnson  
Filed under Diet

As you begin your journey to eat more healthily, a great first step is to make things simple. You can do this by eating fruits and vegetables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eating fruits and vegetables is a nice way to begin to be a raw foodie because eating them is already in a normal diet, you simply increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables to really make things raw . Also drink plenty of water before and especially between meals. Drink water as much as possible, it is not only good for you, but it will make you feel less hungry.

If I had to choose my favorite raw organic super foods, this would be it: Golden Inca Berries. These are fruits which are rich in phosphorus and protein. They also provide bioflavonoids which are a good source of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral properties. They is also easy to take because they can be eaten as a snack or mixed with drinks and salads.

Another popular choice is Cordyceps. This is a super food with a very desirable effect for the whole mind-body complex. It can strengthen the immune system, provide support for a strong healthy heart and cardiovascular system, increase cellular energy, increase stamina and endurance, the support health of the lungs and respiratory system, cellular detoxification, improve memory, increase the absorption of nutrients, build resistance to stress and anxiety and promote the production of sleep. Quite an accomplishment in just one super food.

Green super foods are full of the best kind of carbs out there. By this I mean greens. Greens give your body and brain, the fuel they need to thrive, and they are not a quick fix. When your body gets more protein and carbohydrates of healthy fats, sugars it metabolizes and burns fat regularly, giving you energy. It is like a buzz, but it’s good for you because it makes the fuel for your cells.

The acai fruit is not easy to maintain for long in its original form and that is why today they are available in the more easily consumable form of acai berry supplements. It is an excellent dietary addition that helps you fight against the inconsistencies of your body, and change course to again be in perfect harmony.

A super food is defined as one rich in nutrients and has good health promoting properties. To qualify as a super, it should have a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, co-factors, and so on. There are many so-called Super foods out there, but which ones are really super will differ from individual to individual. There is no denying however that a more organic diet will bring you health rewards that you would not otherwise receive if you were to maintain a diet of mostly convenience foods.

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