Top Ten Superfoods

Superfoods

Superfoods are raw whole foods with a high mineral, vitamin, nutrient and energy content.  Because they natural they are well absorbed and utilized.  Superfoods can help a lot for  bad food cravings.

Top 10 Superfoods

1.      Chai Seeds – Omega 3,  Protein 25% and Minerals

Chia seeds have the highest source of omega 3 of all vegetable sources.  It is the perfect brain food and stabilizes blood sugar because of a 25% protein content as well as minerals.  You can sprinkle it over salad or eat in your porridge.

2.      Baobab Powder – Vit C, Iron, Calcium and Fiber

This is our own African superfood.  It contains 10X more fiber than apples and is low GI.  You can use it in a smoothie, yoghurt or breakfast cereal.  It can help to keep you regular.

3. Lucuma Powder – Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamins and Fiber

This superfood really tastes nice and can be used in desserts, cereals and yoghurt

4.  Berries – High in antioxidants

Berries are low in sugar and loaded with antioxidants which will fight free radical damage.  Eat them with yoghurt, salads and smoothies as well as a dessert.

5.  Grasses – Natures Multivitamins

Barley grass and Wheat grass are the well known grasses.  They can contain up to 92 minerals and trace elements.  Grasses assist with cleansing, detoxing and makes the body alkaline.  Incorporate them in smoothies.

6.  Spirulina – Protein 65% and Antioxidants

It is 12 times more digestible than meat and can help with stabilizing blood sugar.  Mix it with your smoothie in the morning.

7. Hemp Powder – Protein 40%

Hemp contains 40% highly absorbable protein and tastes better than spirulina.  Mix it with your smoothie, sprinkle over a salad or eat in a soup.

8.  Maca – Balance stress hormones and boost libido

Maca contains vitamins, minerals and trace elements.  It is good for vegans because it complies with their calcium and protein needs AND it tastes nice.  Eat in yoghurt, smoothies and desserts.

9.  Sprouts – Highest source of nutrition per kilojoule

Sprouts contain the highest nutritional value per kilojoule compared to any food.  They contain vitamins, minerals, trace elements and enzymes.  Add them to salads and omelets.

10.  Cacao raw – Natures naturel anti-depressant

Eat them raw and experience all the benefits.  It is the highest antioxidant food.  Incorporate them in cereals, smoothies and home made chocolate.