We have all heard the term ‘Superfood’ attached to a range of fruits, herbs and vegetables, but what does it really mean? What qualifies a food to be recognized as a ‘superfood’ and which foods truly make the cut? These questions are vital in sorting the healthy, everyday foods from the definable ‘superfoods’. In this article we hope to explain exactly why our top 10 superfoods deserve this title, what separates them from the rest and why they deservedly qualify, not only as a superfood, but as one of the 9 most powerful on the planet!
1) Maca
Revered by the ancient Incas for it’s medicinal properties, maca has an extraordinary nutrient profile – 18% protein, 76.5% carbohydrates, 5% fat, and 8.5% fiber, vitamins B-1, B-2, C, E, 20 different essential fatty acids and a host of minerals. Maca is a known, potent aphrodisiac and hormone balancer, which makes for a wonderful fertility supplement. Used by athletes for it’s energy boosting effects by increasing testosterone levels and stabilizing blood sugar, maca also helps regulate the hypothalamus, helping the pituitary gland to properly function, increasing mental clarity and decreasing anxiety and depression. Packed with disease fighting anti-oxidants, maca is also a wonderful adaptogen, helping your body adapt to the stresses and strains of life. A potent, true and wonderful superfood!
2) Mango
Known for centuries in traditional Indian medicine for it’s holistic healing properties, mango is dense in anti-oxidants, known to help prevent cancer. It also features compounds that have shown to be helpful In fighting both breast and colon cancer. Rich in the enzyme – magneferin, mango helps to boost the immune system, fighting acne at its root. Mango helps to alkalize the body. This balances the body’s natural PH, increasing energy levels, aiding sleep, and increasing mental alertness. Wonderful for the heart, mango is packed with fiber, pectin and vitamin C that help to reduce LDL cholesterol. Also a great source of Vitamin A – Helping eye health, aiding in the prevention of macular degeneration and strengthening the surface of the eye. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, mango is great for brain health, helping to reverse brain aging. Also rich in a variety of carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin A, mango is a powerful immune system booster making it truly a superfood to be reckoned with.
3) Spirulina
Found in fresh water rivers and lakes, spirulina is high in Chlorophyll – one of natures most powerful detoxifying agents. This alongside promoting of cellular regeneration make Spirulina a wonderful immune system booster. With an extremely high anti-oxidant rating, and near complete nutrient profile, spirulina is a fantastic source of nourishment. Dense in vitamins and trace minerals, spirulina is also rich in calcium and phosphorus which is fantastic for healthy teeth. Spirulina also helps to maintain a healthy heart by lowering blood pressure and LDL (the bad) Cholesterol. Shown to reduce symptoms of nasal allergies, spirulina is firmly in a class of its own.
4) Bee pollen
Arguably the most nutritionally complete food on the planet, containing nearly ALL nutrients needed by our bodies to survive, bee pollen is a superfood unlike any other. Loaded with 13 Vitamins, including complex B Vitamins, carbohydrates and protein, ALL essential amino acids and 10 different minerals, Bee pollen is also rich in disease fighting anti-oxidants. Used to prevent and/or cure allergies, bee pollen is great for asthma suffers or for those with respiratory illnesses. Helping to inhibit cravings and impulses is another string to its bow, this helps in the treatment of addiction. Also great for fertility, with hormone boosting properties. Bee pollen stimulates and balances metabolism, aiding weight loss. Great for circulation, Bee pollen helps balance cardiac rhythm and fortifies the heart, strengthening capillaries and blood vessels. Helping to decrease inflammation, reducing the need to urinate for those suffering with prostate conditions, bee pollen is high in B complex vitamins, known to help reduce stress, making bee pollen one of the very few complete holistic superfoods.
5) Golden berries
This ancient Aztec superfood is cited as one of the top ‘Belly Blasting’ foods by Dr Oz, Golden berries are known to aid weight loss by speeding up and supporting the metabolism, thanks to high levels of B complex vitamins. High in cancer fighting anti-oxidants and withaolides, known to suppress cancer cells and stabilize mood. Golden berries are high in fiber, aiding digestion, golden berries also help regulate blood sugar, which can help those with type 2 diabetes. Rich in Bioflavonoids known to have antiviral and anti-carcinogenic properties, golden berries also nourish and support the liver, making them a great aid to detox. High in protein, this low sugar snack has fast become a favorite workout snack for many. A truly unique, powerful and delicious superfood, eaten raw or added to your favorite smoothie or baked goods.
6) Flaxseed
A nutrient powerhouse, flax is dense in Omega-3 fatty acids, fantastic for both brain and heart health. Known to help alleviate depression and improve overall brain function. High in fiber known to be excellent for bowl health, blood sugar stabilization and lowering cholesterol. Rich in ALA fats and complex B-Vitamins, which is great for sufferers of skin conditions such as eczema, as well as aiding in overall skin health. A wonderful weight loss supplement, flax promotes feelings of fullness and reduces inflammation. High in anti-oxidants, helping to fight free radicals that cause cellular damage, leading to cancer. Also Gluten free, making flaxseed a great, true superfood alternative to other whole grains in your diet.
7) Chia seed
The ancient mayan word for strength is ‘Chia’ and with a list of benefits such as these it’s easy to see why. Great for the heart, Chia helps to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Chia also helps to lower blood pressure, strengthen bones with 500% more calcium than milk and aid in weight loss. This is achieved with tryptophan- helping the body feel full, curbing cravings. High in antioxidants known to help prevent cancer, these antioxidants present in Chia also help to boost energy. Energy boosting is what this superfood is truly known for, with blood sugar stabilizing, anti-oxidants and a dense nutrient content featuring essential fatty acids, making for a potent energy enhancing cocktail to rival any known food on the planet. In short, this ancient peruvian seed is nothing short of a genuine superfood.
8) Goji berries
With more vitamin C than any other food on earth, goji contains up to 15 times more iron than spinach and unique polysaccharides that help boost the immune system and regulate blood pressure. High in fiber, with a low GI rating, goji helps to curb the appetite, aiding in weight loss. Goji also contains Beta sitosterol, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, which can help reduce chronic pain, while increasing overall health and wellbeing. Packed with zeaxanthin and beta carotene, helping to support eye function, goji is also extremely high in Anti-oxidants, helping to fight radicals that can damage cells, leading to cancer.
9) Cacao
Cacao, the main ingredient of chocolate is much more than a delicious supplement to desserts and baked goods, it is a true superfood. Great for heart health, cacao has shown to help lower cholesterol, while lowering the risk of blockages. Dense in antioxidants, helping to fight free radicals, significantly reducing the risk of serious illness. Rich in fiber, helping to regulate blood sugar levels and maintain bowl health, cacao is a great source of potassium and magnesium, helping to support brain function and relax the nervous system. Also a potent mood enhancer, stimulating the release of feel good hormones like serotonin and dopamine, helping to fight anxiety and depression. A fantastic appetite suppressant, cacao helps to promote feelings of fullness, aiding in weight control. Also a potent aphrodisiac, cacao is one of our foremost superfoods, loved the world over.
As you can see from the list of benefits, these humble fruits, seeds and more – plentiful in nature are in in fact incredibly powerful allies in health care and disease prevention. Just one of these superfoods added to your daily diet will seeing a myriad of benefits for both long term and short term health, vitality and wellness. We have all of these superfoods available to purchase right here on site. We, have however also created a synergy of 60 of the finest superfoods and herbs to create a powerful, holistic elixir we call Syn #1. This elixir is available to purchase online and in our estimation is the most complete synergy of superfoods available on the market today. Don’t miss out on natures true riches, grab a pack on one of your favorite organic superfoods, or Jar of Syn #1 today, and start enjoying the true power of natures superfoods!