superfoods.

i learn best when i type/write something after reading it. 

naturally i am drawn to compose a blog post about super foods.

what is a superfood?  foods that serve as a great source of nutrients, promoting optimal health due to their high contents of phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity)

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dark leafy greens: kale, spinach, romaine, mustard greens, collard greens, chicory, swiss chard

nutrient dense

source of chlorophyll

provides protein, betacarotene, vitamins (folic acid, vitamin A) & minerals (iron, calcium)

fiber

phytonutrients (lutein, zeaxanthin, flavonoids) - antioxidant properties.

try KALE CHIPS

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berries: blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, acai, etc.

some of the highest ORAC foods

antioxidants

phytonutrients (anthocyanin, pterostilbene) - prevention of cancer cells.

try the FAT FREE BLUEBERRY ICE DREAM

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cacao: the raw form of chocolate. 

scientific name "Theobroma" = "food of the gods"

high in antioxidant flavonoids

minerals (sulfer, magnesium) - heart protection

try RAWLISCIOUS BROWNIES / CHOCOLATE CAKE

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goji berries: also known as wolfberries

used in Chinese medicine 

high in ORAC 

nutrients (beta-carotene, vitamin c, amnio acids, and vitamin b)

try GOJI CACAO TURTLES

spirulina: blue-green micro algae

high in protein

rich in b vitamins, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, vitamin e

try CACAO MINT SMOOTHIE

maca: instant energy lift & mood-enhancing qualities

improve libido

important traditional and medicinal plant 

provides more then 55 phytonutrients, fiber, all the macronutrients, protein, carbs, fats, and many vitamins & minerals

try FUDGE BON BONS

Of course there are more super foods then the ones that I have listed, however I am studying these particular foods which is why I am writing about them.