SUPERFOODS: VIBRANT, NUTRITIONALLY DENSE FOODS
THAT OFFER TREMENDOUS DIETARY AND HEALING POTENTIAL
Maca
Increases immunity, energy, vitality,fertility and boosts libido. Maca is an adaptagentic root. Adaptogens are natural plant products that increase your body’s ability to deal with internal and external stresses and normalize imbalances in the body.
Chia
Packed with nutrients that promote long-lasting energy, increase mental function, support your cardiovascular health and immune system. They contain lots of fiber, and can absorb 9 times it weight in water which means as it expands in your belly it makes you feel full. Plus, it’s supercharged with Omega 3′s, those brain boosting fats.
Local Raw Honey & Bee Pollen
Raw honey is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and a natural antibiotic. Bee Pollen contains 59 trace minerals, and is a rich source of vitamins, enzymes, and amino acids. Taking local bee pollen may alleviate seasonal allergies.
Goji Berries
Contain the 8 essentials amino acids and vitamins B1,B2, B6, E, and C. Packed with antioxidants, gojis help to strengthen your immune system, enhance your memory, calm the nerves, and have anti fungal and anti bacterial compounds.
Spirulina
A great plant based source of iron and B vitamins. Spirulina is a natural detoxifier. Known to help boost energy levels, support liver and kidney functions, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.
E3Live
A special algae from upper Klamath Lake, Oregon. This miracle food is known to increase energy, stamina, and feelings of well being, as well as enhance brain function, increasing mental focus and concentration. We call it ‘brain on’ food. It also stabilizes mood swings by balancing blood sugar levels, supports a youthful appearance, helps normalize weight, stimulates the immune system, nourishes your blood, and helps to promote the growth of stronger nails and smoother skin. www.E3live.com
Greens Powder
Greens powders are a great way to give your smoothie an extra boost of nutrients. Comprised of a spectrum of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, these powders are what Superheros are fueled by. Our favorite greens boosters are Orac Energy Greens and Vitamineral Greens.
Hempseeds
The only food with the ideal ratio of Essential Fatty Acids; omega 3′s & omega 6′s. They contain 21 amino acids including the 8 essential aminos in a very easily digestible form.
Flaxseeds
Contain ALA (alpha linolenic acid) which the body converts to omega 3′s, your brain boosting fats. It’s actually the richest plant based source of omega 3′s. Flax can help to correct constipation. The seeds can easily be ground in a coffee grinder for better bio-availability.
Psyllium
Traditionally, psyllium is renowned as a laxative, since it absorbs water and swells as it moves through the digestive tract. But this natural soluble fibre has many health benefits: lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, helping control diabetes (it reduces the post-meal rise in blood sugar) and aiding in controlling appetite and weight, making you feel full longer.
Quinoa
Regarded as a sacred food by the Incas, providing a wide range of vitamins and minerals. This supergrain seed contains more protein than most cereal grains and is considered a complete protein because it contains all eight of the essential amino acids we need for tissue development. It is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc, and lower in sodium compared with wheat and barley.This gluten-free grain is also low in saturated fat!
Spinach
Popeye’s secret weapon is rich in fiber, iron, beta carotene, and protein/amino acids. It acts as an anti-inflammatory, and has brain boosting and anti-cancer properties.
Coconut!
Unlike other saturated fats, as a plant derived source of saturated fat coconut has medium chain fatty acids that actually help to increase metabolism. Coconut has been shown to lower your LDL (lousy) cholesterol and boost your HDL cholesterol. It helps improve the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and amino acids, and supports your immune system.
Coconut oil has a high heat tolerance that makes it a great food for high temperature cooking and tastes great! (a much preferred alternative to using olive oil for high heat!)
Coconut butter is made from the flesh, not just the oil. It’s delicious in smoothies and is so so good for you. It is said to improve metabolism and great for hormone balancing.
Coconut Water is jam packed full of minerals and electrolytes that rehydrate your beautiful body instantly.
Sprouts
These are full of vitality, living enzymatic quality and we aren’t talking about alfafa sprouts. They are full of protein and are powerful natural energy source. They have an incredible nutrient profile – just multiply the seed’s nutritional benefit anywhere from 300 to 1200%
Cacao
Of course we all love chocolate but did you know the source of chocolate in its natural state of Cacao is really really good for you?!! And you thought you liked chocolate before! The only catch is to make sure you get the good stuff – raw cacao. Use the powder or “nibs” and blend away in your smoothies and baking! Your kids will love it too. Rich in magnesium, chromium, and iron cacao has an incredible amount of antioxidants. Plus cacao contains theobromine which may just be nature’s aphrodisiac~
Cinnamon
Helps to lower LDL cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar levels. Because of it’s anti-bacterial quality, it also acts as a natural food preservative and helps to reduce cellular inflammation and increases metabolism.
Apples
A low glycemic fruit (which means they are low in sugar and won’t spike sugar levels) and cleanse the liver and colon. The pectin binds to and excretes heavy metals from the intestines. This directly helps the filtration load on the liver. An apple a day!!
Beets
The rich color in beets comes from the cancer-fighting antioxidant betalain, a cancer-fighting phytonutrient. Besides their liver-protecting qualities, beets also dilate your vessels so blood flows more easily and contain iron, which helps deliver oxygen throughout the body and fights anemia.
Ginger Root
Medicinally, scientific studies have shown ginger to be more effective than placebo for treating the nausea caused by morning sickness, seasickness and chemotherapy – and it’s commonly seen as a wonderful treatment for many other kinds of nausea as well. It has anti-inflammatory effects and can be effective in the treatment of arthritis, as well as helping to thin the blood and lower cholesterol. Ginger can also be used to help you deal with all kinds of other gastrointestinal problems. It you in the digestive process, making more use of the vitamins and minerals your food contains.
Berries
A great source of vitamins and antioxidants and low in sugars. One cup of strawberries has the same amount of Vitamin C as a glass of OJ. Blueberries are an excellent source of manganese, essential for keeping your blood sugar levels and thyroid function normal.
Pumpkin Seeds
Also known as pepitas, they are among the leaders of phytosterols, a naturally occurring compound that lowers cholesterol and promotes prostate health. These tasty seed provide a healthy dose of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and is a good source of minerals, including phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and iron, making it one of the most nutritious and seeds around.
Raw nuts
Almonds
Best raw & sprouted, they’re known for their Vitamin E content and are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats.
Walnuts
Are shaped like a brain because they are good for your brain and help with healthy brain and memory function! They contain omega 3′s and ellagic acid which is known to fight cancer and support immune function.
Brazil nuts
Are best known for being the number one plant source of the mineral selenium, exhibiting approximately 2,500 times as much of this vital trace mineral as any other nut. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant which has been proven to protect the body against infection.
Cashews
Are naturally high in beautifying oleic acid and also contain magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc. Zinc is a critical mineral for enzyme formation and reproductive health, making raw, organic cashews a very valuable food and great for making nut milks and salad dressings.
Turmeric
Ayurveda has used the spice for its medicinal powers for thousands of years to cure inflammation-based conditions ranging from irritable bowel syndrome and autoimmune disorders to arthritis and tendonitis. It helps relieve pain, swelling, and redness that may come with inflammation. Plus, it is a powerful preventive medicine that helps fight infections and treat digestive issues.
Even more modern studies have found this magical compound can prevent the growth of cancer cells by decreasing swelling and inflammation. Some research suggests turmeric's antioxidant powers may also help slow cancer growth and, for those already suffering, make chemotherapy more effective and help protect the body's healthy cells from radiation therapy damage. Aside from its antioxidants, tumeric's anti-estrogen compounds can help fight the growth of breast tissue tumors thought to be caused by estrogenic compounds found in food, pesticides, and other chemicals.
Eggs
Local and organic of course. Yolks contain the bulk of the egg’s nutrients, including minerals like calcium and magnesium and vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, the list goes on! In fact, eggs are loaded with so many nutrients that some scientists suggest a few eggs a day could provide a bigger health insurance policy than a multivitamin. They have 100% of the carotenoids essential for healthy eyes, protecting them against vision loss. Eggs are also rich in protein and an energy-sustaining food that helps stave off fatigue.