Benefits of Superfoods and Why They Are Good For You

Superfoods are nutrient dense foods that can help your body: ward off diseases, strengthen the immune system, detoxify from harmful substances and heavy metals, protect cells from damage and inflammation and provide a delicious source of antioxidants. 

 

 

Superfoods contain a massive amount of vital nutrients for your body, hence how they get the tag "Super". 

Superfoods are extremely high in micronutrients like vitamins, minerals, as well as antioxidants, enzymes and health fats. All of these nutrients are essential to your body so you can thrive. 

When incorporated into a well-balanced diet, these foods can promote heart health, weight loss, improve energy levels and even reduce the effects of aging.

Top Superfoods and Their Benefits:

1. Alkalasing Greens: Spirulina, Chlorella, Moringa, Wheatgrass and Barleygrass

2. Superfood Berries: Acai, Blueberry, Sea Buckthorn, Amla and Camu Camu.
   
   

1. ALKALISING GREENS

Spirulina and Chlorella are highly nutritious, bursting with vitamins, minerals and vegan protein. One of the most unique benefits of Chlorella is its ability to detox environmental toxins safely from the body. Spirulina is a potent detoxifier and an excellent chelating agent to remove toxins and radioactive substances from the body.

Barleygrass and Wheatgrass are extremely alkalising and rich in essential vitamins and minerals, it's also an abundant source of chlorophyll - a compound that converts sunlight into energy within the plant. When chlorophyll is consumed it releases a flow of oxygen into the bloodstream, detoxing the body of harmful toxins and impurities, it has the ability to bind to and flush out toxic chemicals and heavy metals.

Moringa protects the liver from oxidative stress, toxicity and damage.  Studies show that Moringa facilitates the faster elimination of toxins and decreases the negative effect of alcohol on the liver, making this a great superfood to add to a morning after smoothie.

 

2. SUPERFOOD BERRIES

Berries are high in fiber, antioxidants and disease-fighting nutrients. The higher levels of flavonoids in berries have been shown to lower the risk of a heart attack. 

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.

Acai. Packed with powerful antioxidants from the Amazon rainforest, acai berries are absolute legends of the superfood world. Acai has one of the world’s highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) scores, meaning it can be used effectively by the body to help prevent oxidation and fight disease-causing free radicals. 

In South America, the Acai berry is also known as the 'Beauty Berry' because of its power to keep skin healthy and youthful.

 

When it comes to vitamin C, you’ll be hard pressed to find a superfood that packs in more of this powerful antioxidant than Camu Camu. 

Camu Camu is an Amazonian fruit, boasting more than 60 times the amount of vitamin C than an orange. Helps in the elimination of free radicals and also essential to a healthy immune system.

 

Blueberries are high in antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients. Together, these may support your skin's ability to fight inflammation.

Blueberries have the highest antioxidant content among all commonly consumed fruits and veg. These antioxidants protect your skin, hair and nails from damage and supports their growth and quality from within.

Amla. This wonder berry is known to be the best anti-ageing fruit according to traditional Indian medicine. Amla purifies blood and fights toxins which help you get a beautiful and radiant skin. 

Regular consumption of amla boosts vitamin C levels and helps increase the production of collagen level in your skin. The rich antioxidants help delay the effects of premature aging.

  

Sea Buckthorn is a super fruit full of of antioxidants and other healing nutrients. The use of Sea Buckthorn was first documented by the notorious warlord Genghis Khan, who noticed the positive effect it had on his horses. He noted that after grazing on this plant their coats became particularly shiny.

It is now known that Sea Buckthorn is particularly rich in the rare essential fatty acid "Omega 7" (Palmitoleic Acid) - also known as the "Beauty Omega" for its contribution to shiny hair and glowing skin. 

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