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POLLY NOBLE
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It can be confusing when starting out eating a raw food diet or even |
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just cutting out eating animal products as the primary source of concern for most people is where they will get their nutrients from. Enter superfoods. If you’ve never heard of superfoods or if you have no idea where to start when looking to incorporate some into your diet, then you might like this list of the top superfoods that David Wolfe, |
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king of raw foods and superfoods believes should be included in your diet;
Top Superfoods and Tonic Herbs
Cacao (Raw Chocolate) The seed/nut of a fruit of an Amazonian tree, cacao is the highest antioxidant food on the planet, the #1 source of antioxidants, magnesium, iron, manganese, and chromium and is also extremely high in PEA, theobromine and anandamide ( otherwise known as the "bliss chemical"). Raw Chocolate helps to improve cardiovascular health, builds strong bones, is a natural aphrodisiac, elevates your mood and energy, and increases longevity.
Goji Berries Goji berries are regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and potency food of the highest order and have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 5,000 years. Goji berries, otherwise known as the Wolfberry contains 18 kinds of amino acids, including all 8 essential amino acids, up to 21 trace minerals, high amounts of antioxidants, iron, polysaccharides, B & E vitamins, and many other nutrients.
Maca This adaptogenic superfood increases energy, endurance, strength, and libido and has been used as a staple food in the Peruvian Andes for thousands of years,. Dried maca powder contains more than 10% protein, nearly 20 amino acids, including 7 essential amino acids. Maca contains five times more protein than a potato and four times more fibre.
Hemp Products Hemp seeds are packed with 33% pure digestible protein, and are rich in iron, amino acids, and vitamin E as well as omega-3's and GLA. Omega-3s are important in cell regeneration and healthy brain function. Hemp is also perfect food for growing children and adults looking to increase protein intake.
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Spirulina and AFA Blue-Green Algae Spirulina is the world's highest source of complete protein (65%). Spirulina provides a vast array of minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients, and enzymes. AFA Blue-green algae is a wild-grown superfood known for its amazing properties to oxygenate blood, support the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Camu Berry Camu Camu is the highest source of Vitamin C on the planet. It is great for rebuilding tissue, purifying blood, and enhancing immunity, and energy. Camu berry is one of the best anti-depressants, immune building, and eye-nourishing superfoods in the world.
Sea Vegetables (kelp, dulse, nori, hijiki, bladderwrack, chlorella, etc) Power packed with nutrients, sea vegetables help remove heavy metals, detoxify the body of radioactive iodine, provide numerous trace minerals, regulate immunity, and decrease the risk of cancer. Seaweeds benefit the entire body, and are especially excellent for the thyroid, immune system, adrenals, and hormone function.
Medicinal Mushrooms (Reishi, chaga, cordyceps, maitake, shiitake, lion's mane, etc.) High in polysaccharides and super immune enhancing components, medicinal mushrooms are one of the most intelligent adaptogenic herb/superfoods on the planet! They have also been proven effective in healing cancer and a variety of other ailments.
Additional Powerful Superfoods and Supplements MSM, Mangosteen powder, Activated Liquid Zeolite, Ormus, MegaHydrate, Crystal Energy.
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