The TOP 10 SUPERFOODS for Exceptional Health Infographic

 

Superfoods is a catchword that has taken the world by storm.  Essentially, a superfood is one that packs a high level of nutrients that are ideal for a healthy diet.  Best of all is that superfoods will help prevent disease, help you lose weight and improve your energy and mood.  Here’s a great superfood infographic by NutriLiving via HealthPost.  Thank you!

 

The TOP 10 SUPERFOODS Infographic

 
We’ve all heart of ‘superfoods’ – those foods packed with so many nutrients that eating them regularly might actually change your life.  Of course, everyone’s favorite superfoods are different – and there are plenty that didn’t make this list of the Top 10 Superfoods for Exceptional Health.  But one thing is certain – adding any of these foods to your diet can improve your health. So here’s the NutriLiving Top 10 Superfoods list in alphabetical order.  We hope it helps you decide which superfoods might suit you best.  What do you think of these top 10 superfoods?
 

 

Just Add Acai Superfood!

 

Source: South American palm tree

Rich Ingredients: antioxidants, healthy fats, dietary fiber

Potential Benefits: battles free radicals, cardiovascular health, digestive health

Super Tip: Consider beauty products that contain acai oil for antioxidant benefits

 

Just Add Bee Pollen Superfood!

 

Source: Collects on the bodies of bees

Rich Ingredients: vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids

Potential Benefits: digestive health, combat fatigue, helps asthma and allergies, increases energy

Super Tip: Don’t heat bee pollen – heating will destroy precious nutrients

 

Just Add Cacao Superfood!

 

Source: Bean from South and Mesoamerica

Rich Ingredients: antioxidants, magnesium, lipids

Potential Benefits: battles free radicals, aids depression, cardiovascular health

Super Tip: Choose dark chocolate made from raw cacao for maximum benefits

 

Just Add Chia Seeds Superfood!

 

Source: Central American plant (part of the mint family)

Rich Ingredients: fatty acids, calcium, protein

Potential Benefits: increases energy, digestive health and cholesterol levels

Super Tip: Soak in water to create a gel that can replace eggs in some recipes

 

Just Add Coconut Oil Superfood!

 

Source: dried coconut meat

Rich Ingredients: lactic acid and dietary fiber

Potential Benefits: digestive health, cardiovascular health, weight loss and immune function

Super Tip: coconut oil can be used topically, and may help treat infections

 

Just Add Goji Berries Superfood!

 

Source: Chinese shrub

Rich Ingredients: amino acids, antioxidants and vitamins

Potential Benefits: immune function, cardiovascular health

Super Tip: Skip the orange juice – goji berries have more vitamin C by weight than any other food

 

Just Add Kelp Superfood!

 

Source: shallow saltwater kelp forests

Rich Ingredients: vitamins, calcium and iodine

Potential Benefits: cellular metabolism, cardiovascular health, thyroid function

Super Tip: Adequate iodine intake may help protect against radiation poisoning

 

Just Add Maca Root Superfood!

 

Source: Tuberous Peruvian vegetable

Rich Ingredients: amino acids, vitamins, enzymes

Potential Benefits: hormonal function, boosts libido, mental function, increases energy

Super Tip: Add maca root powder to your morning smoothie or cereal for an energy boost

 

Just Add Manuka Honey Superfood!

 

Source: New Zealand bees that pollinate the manuka bush

Rich Ingredients: enzymes, hydrogen peroxide, proteins

Potential Benefits: wound healing, relieves stomach ulcers and soothes heartburn

Super Tip: A spoonful can help treat a sore throat, and it can be applied to mouth ulcers

 

Just Add Spirulina Superfood!

 

Source: blue green algae

Rich Ingredients: antioxidants and vitamins

Potential Benefits: increases energy, immune function and weight loss

Super Tip: Safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and may boost fertility

 

Visit www.healthpost.co.nz for all the above superfoods and many more tips for exceptional health.

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Just Add Goji Berries! Goji berries (or goji berry) have been used in Asian herbal medicine for over 5,000 years. The goji berry is one of the most nutrient rich foods in the world. It is a vegetarian form of protein and is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins A, C, B2 and E. They also contain over 20 trace minerals and beta-carotene. Goji berries are ‘superfoods’. Here is our Goji Berry Infographic that outlines the Top 10 health benefits of goji berry, goji nutrition information, goji berry recipes and some interesting facts about goji berries in general. Here is the Just Add Good Stuff Goji Berries Infographic:

 

 

TOP 10 Health Benefits of Goji Berries as described in the Just Add Good Stuff Goji Berry Infographic:

1. rich in antioxidants that boosts our immune system
2. goji berry helps fight free radicals that contribute to cancer & ageing
3. high in beta-carotene improving vision & prevents cataracts
4. goji berries provides our body with vitamins B1, B2, B6 and E
5. contains another 22 minerals and 11 amino acids
6. goji berry is used to treat cancers, skin disease and inflammation
7. prevents and fights both fatigue and tiredness
8. goji berries are high in natural plant based protein and iron
9. stimulates release of human growth hormone (anti-aging)
10. goji berry reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels

 

Goji Berry Nutrition Facts as described on our Goji Berries Infographic

• Serving Size = 1 oz (28 g)
• Calories = 100
• Calories from Fat = 0
• Total Fat = 0 g
• Cholesterol = 0 mg
• Sodium = 75 mg
• Potassium = 0 mg
• Total Carbohydrate = 21 g
• Dietary Fiber =3 g
• Sugars = 13 g
• Protein = 4 g
• Vitamin A = 140% RDI
• Vitamin C = 20% RDI
• Calcium = 4% RDI
• Iron = 10% RDI

 

Healthy Goji Berry Recipes on our Goji Berries Infographic

1. Organic Dried goji berries
2. Green Monster juice
3. Mixed Berry Flax/Hemp bread

* All of our recipes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan! Click here for more recipes!

 

Things You May Not Know About Goji Berries as described on our Goji Berry Infographic

• Goji berries are rich in zeaxanthin, and have been known to prevent the loss of eyesight in people over the age of 65
• They enhance fertility and improve sexual function, particularly in men
• Goji berries are used to relieve headaches and insomnia
• Contains 13% more protein than whole meat
• Make a great snack and come dried, powdered and in liquid extract
• Also contains more iron than spinach
• Chinese Journal of Oncology concluded that they help fight cancer
• Goji berries come from China, Tibet and Mongolia
• Increasingly popular in weight loss clean eating diet & lifestyles

 

The Just Add Good Stuff goji berry infographic (we also call it our goji infograph) talks about general goji berry facts and nutrient information. For more details about the health benefits and nutritional information, please contact us and we will find out more from licensed dieticians and medical science professionals. It is our goal to provide the best information possible and to help inspire you to become more healthy through diet, nutrition and fitness. The goji berries infographic will be updated whenever necessary, as studies and clinical research provides us with more insight into the health benefits of wheat grass which would affect our Top 10 goji berry health benefits. In addition, we constantly experiment with uses of goji (fresh and dried) in various dishes, so our recipes will also reflect that. Lastly, if we find any more interesting facts and figures about these berries in general, we will also update the ‘Did You Know?’ section of our Just Add Good Stuff Goji Infographic.

The information on this infographic is for informational purposes only.
It is not intended to nor should it be a substitute for advice, consultation or visits to your health care provider.
‘Nutrition Facts’ provided by FatSecret.com and verified by Just Add Good Stuff.