List of Superfoods

On the Superfoods List are those foods that are so nutrient-rich that they can help fight aging and illness. 

They have high amounts of flavonoids and micro and macro nutrients while being low in calories.

These are the foods that will boost a person's immune system and help him or her fight everything from the to aging. Superfoods given this title are usually based on solid research and should be considered seriously for almost anyone's diet. On top of the superfood list are the green, bright colored fruits and vegetables and raw nuts.

Superfood List includes:

• Wheat Grass
• Barley Grass
• Wild Blue Algae
• Spirulina
• Chlorella
• Green Leaf vegetables
• Fruits
• Raw Nuts
• Seeds

On top of the superfoods list are the greens. Greens are good, Green superfoods have the highest concentrations of easily digestible nutrients, fat burning compounds, vitamins and minerals to protect and heal the body. They contain a wide array of beneficial substances including proteins, protective photo-chemicals and healthy bacteria helping you to build cleaner muscles and tissues, aid your digestive system function and more effectively protect you against disease and illness.

The greens are extremely rich in chlorophyll - the pigment that gives plants their green color. The molecular structure of chlorophyll is very similar to that of human blood and studies show that when this is consumed, the production of hemoglobin in blood is increased. Higher amounts of hemoglobin in the bloodstream means more oxygen-rich blood, the first and most important element that cells need to thrive

Benefits of the greens on the superfoods list

Wheat grass is super alkalizing and is excellent for promoting healthy blood. It normalizes the thyroid gland to stimulate metabolism thus assisting digestion and promoting weight loss due also to its high enzyme content and cleansing effect.

Barley Grass is green juice concentrates made from the leaves of young barley plants. BarleyLife is loaded with vitamins and minerals and can help you achieve a proper body chemistry.

Wild blue-green algae was the first form of life on Earth and its power is immense. Wild blue-green algae is a phyto-plankton and contains virtually every nutrient. With a 60% protein content and a more complete amino acid profile than beef or soy beans. It contains one of the best known food sources of beta carotene, B vitamins and chlorophyll. It has been shown to improve brain function and memory, strengthen the immune system and help with viruses, colds and flu.

Spirulina is one of the highest known protein sources on Earth and contains 70% complete protein, towering over steak which consists of only 25% protein once cooked. Studies have shown that spirulina can help control blood sugar levels and cravings thus making it a key food for diabetics, and can be used to assist in weight loss and as a general nutritional supplement.

Chlorella is a fresh water algae and like its other algae cousins contains a complete protein profile, all the B vitamins, vitamin C and E and many minerals.

The green leaf vegetables have more than 100% of vitamins K and A for starters, and it contains more than half the daily requirements for folate and manganese. Spinach has a special concoction of flavonoids, 13 to be exact, that all work together to help slow a number of cancers, including breast cancer. If that wasn't enough to make it a super food, spinach does more. It's been associated with improved brain function, eyesight, energy, and gastrointestinal function.

Fruit, Raw nut and Seeds are also on the superfood list and are high in anti-oxidants that fight free radicals in the body. When enough of these free radicals invade our immune system problems occurs.

This is when you need antioxidants to build up the immune system and fight off the free radicals in the form of superfoods or supplements.

Improve Your Health With Whole Grains and Seeds

The right type of whole grains can be a great addition to your diet.

 Mixed with other foods, such as beans, they give you a complete protein. Protein helps build muscle and muscle helps burn fat.

Grains are also a good source of fiber which can help prevent many health problems.

Following is a list of 5 super grains:

1. Amaranth - Among grains Amaranth is one of the highest in fiber content so it can help prevent some forms of cancer. It is a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese. Amaranth is low in saturated fat and low in cholesterol. It is a very high quality protein, especially high in the amino acid lysine which is lacking in many other grains. 

2. Barley - Barley is high in fiber which has been shown to decrease the risk of colon cancer and helps to lower cholesterol. It is a good source of selenium which can also help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Barley has good amounts of copper, manganese, tryptophan, and phosphorus.

3. Buckwheat - While thought of as a grain buckwheat is actually a seed. It is a low glycemic food so it helps reduce blood sugar levels thus helping to prevent obesity. It has more protein than wheat, corn, or rice. Buckwheat is rich in Flavonoids which can help to reduce cholesterol levels. Buckwheat is high in Polyphenols which help support the circulatory system and help reduce high blood pressure.

4. Quinoa - Quinoa is usually listed as a grain but, like buckwheat, is a seed. It is lower in sodium content and higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn. Quinoa is a complete high quality protein (has all 8 essential amino acids). In fact, The World Health Organization rates the quality of the protein in quinoa to be at least equivalent to that in milk. It is gluten-free, low glycemic, and high in fiber. It can be used as a substitute for any grain.

5. Rye - Rye is a good source of fiber, especially insoluble fiber, which can help women prevent gallstones. Its high fiber content also gives a feeling of satiety so it can be an aid in weight loss. One other benefit of the fiber found in whole grains such as rye is that a high fiber diet can help prevent colon cancer. One study found that bread made from rye caused less of an insulin response than bread made from wheat thus reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Rye is a good source of manganese, selenium, magnesium, and protein. 

Whole grains offer many health benefits. By making grains a part of your daily diet you will be increasing your fiber intake, increasing high quality protein intake, and decreasing your risk for many future health problems.