Superfood Secrets

SUPERFOOD SECRETS By: Jordan Zeman Superfoods are a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially looking to make noticeable changes in your health, consistent beneficial for health and well-being. It’s easy to get overwhelmed use of “functional superfoods” could be exactly what you need. by the topic as many superfoods are not traditional foods we are familiar with. To ease your mind, it’s not necessary to consume all Many everyday foods are considered “super” due to their many the superfoods all the time but to choose foods based on health benefits like blueberries, wild caught salmon, avocados, and barriers you are seeking to overcome or for maintaining certain olive oil. Here are five exceptionally nutrient dense foods aspects of your already good health. Foods that are consumed to that you may have heard of but don’t know much about! provide a specific health benefit are functional foods. If you are

MORINGA

The moringa plant does not grow in the United States so many have turned to a powder form to reap the extensive benefits. If taken regularly, moringa can supply a hefty amount of antioxidants to support the immune system in keeping illness at bay. Moringa powder may also help lower blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and improve heart function among many other things.

CHLORELLA

Chlorella is a microscopic green freshwater plant that has a unique concentrated supply of naturally occurring nutrients. Also, most commonly found in powder form, it contains a high quality form of chlorophyll that is intended to provide nutritive support for the healthy function of the bowels and liver, normal cellular growth, and metabolic balance. Chlorella often comes up in conversations regarding natural detoxification.

CACAO

Yup, chocolate! Cacao is chocolate in its most raw form before much of the processing takes place which rids this powerful food of much of its nutrition. Cacao has not been heated to the high levels that cocoa has and therefore retains it’s extremely high antioxidant levels, which protect against stress and keep the immune system functioning optimally.

BEE POLLEN

Packed with B vitamins, minerals, free forming amino acids, and protein, bee pollen is the perfect dose of clean energy for active humans. In its natural form bee pollen resembles golden sprinkles which make it the perfect healthy addition to a smoothie bowl or even cupcakes!

MACA

Maca is known to be an adaptogenic plant, which means it assists your nervous system with adapting to the stressors around it. Maca packs a nutritional punch of iron and iodide to promote healthy cells and keep the metabolism running efficiently. Possibly maca’s most well-known claim is its ability to increase libido. Maca has a

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malt-like or butterscotch-y taste.

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