Superfoods: the next frontier

 
Who doesn’t want to feel better, look great and enhance their overall health? What if adding a handful of foods to your eating plan could do just that? Would you call these foods - superfoods? You bet! Besides tasting fantastic, superfoods provide more energy and protection against disease than other foods. The antioxidants found in superfoods are a group of vitamins, minerals and enzymes that help flush out chemically active oxygen molecules thought to contribute to aging and chronic ailments such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

green foods
It’s easy being green! Wheat grass, spirulina, chlorella and barley grass add extra bounce to your step.Not quite familiar with green foods? These concentrated,powerful supplements are rich in protein and burst with carotenoids, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. Support your health every day with the healthy nutrients of green food supplements.

green leafy vegetables
Spinach, kale, Swiss chard and romaine lettuce each contain beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin that work together to support overall health. As good sources of vitamin B and minerals, adding a wide variety of leafy greens to your plate, every day, ensures that you will reap their healthy benefits.

herbs and spices
Spice up your life! Studies show that common herbs and spices, such as sage and rosemary, are rich in antioxidants and may support healthy digestive function and the nervous system. About a teaspoon per day added to your favorite recipes is all it takes!

guava

Among the super foods of the world, guava is a sleeper. With a taste that's been described as "part strawberry and part pear," one low-calorie cup of this vitamin rich fruit contains a whopping eight grams of fiber. And in one widely used test of antioxidant power, guava scored only second to blueberries, right behind kale.

blueberries

These amazing berries are on anyone's list of super foods. Recent research shows that they're brain food -- feeding blueberries to rats actually slows their age-related mental decline. Blueberries contain pterostilbene, a plant compound recently shown to have cholesterol-lowering properties.

orange veggies
More beta is better! Vibrant orange vegetables, such as pumpkins, butternut squash, sweet potatoes and carrots contain high levels of beta-carotene. A beneficial nutrient found in fruits and vegetables, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, giving the body an antioxidant boost. Cooking vegetables also makes the nutrients easier to absorb. Enjoy roasted acorn squash or lightly steamed carrots.

pomegranates
Rich in powerful, free-radical fighting antioxidants called polyphenols, an eight-ounce serving of pomegranate juice enjoyed daily may support normal levels of cholesterol and healthy coronary artery function.

cinnamon
A USDA study shows that consuming a half teaspoon of cinnamon per day may significantly lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, as well as reduce triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels. Sweet!