Key Superfoods
Raw Cacao, Goji Berries, Açaí berries, Coffee Berries, Noni Fruit, Aloe Vera, Bee Pollen, Maca, Coconut, Quinoa, Spirulina, Golden Flax, Blueberries, Bilberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes and Almonds.
Raw Cacao
Latin Name: Theobreoma cacao
raw cacao contains huge amounts of antioxidants, minerals, vitamin C, omega-6 fatty acids and many other beneficial ingredients - many of which are only available if the beans have NOT been roasted. Studies on chocolate are always done on raw cacao but advertising and the media latch onto this and state that the chocolate bought in the supermarket 'must have the same properties'. Ah ah. No way. If you want to gain the benefits of this fabulous superfood, you need to eat it raw.
raw cacao contains huge amounts of antioxidants, minerals, vitamin C, omega-6 fatty acids and many other beneficial ingredients - many of which are only available if the beans have NOT been roasted. Studies on chocolate are always done on raw cacao but advertising and the media latch onto this and state that the chocolate bought in the supermarket 'must have the same properties'. Ah ah. No way. If you want to gain the benefits of this fabulous superfood, you need to eat it raw.
- Antioxidants - polyphenols, catechins & epi-catechins
- Minerals - Magnesium, Iron, Chromium, Manganese, Copper & Zinc
- Vitamin C - it is worth pointing out that it is a scientific fact that Vitamin C is destroyed by heat.
- Omega-6 fatty acids - cooking makes these fats rancid causing an inflammatory response. Truly an arbiter in the raw vs cooked debate.
- Phenylethylamine (PEA) - the love chemical. Destroyed by roasting the beans.
- Anandamide - the bliss chemical. We produce this after exercise.
- Tryptophan - a powerful mood enhancing nutrient.
Goji Berries
Latin Name: Lycium Barbarum & Lycium Chinensis
aka: Wolfberry, Boxthorn, Desert Thorn, Matrimony Vine
aka: Wolfberry, Boxthorn, Desert Thorn, Matrimony Vine
- Antioxidants - Carotenoids & Zeaxanthin. Gojo berries contain more beta-carotines than carrots.
- Polysaccharides - LBP1, LBP2, LBP3, LBP4
- Complete protein source
- Nineteen types of amino acid, including all eight essential amino acids
- Polysaccharides - D-glucose, D-glactose, D-fucose, D-rhamnose, D-xlose, D-arabinose
- Goji berries help stimulate the production of HGH naturally making them great for anti-ageing.
Açaí Berries
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Coffee Berries
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Aloe Vera
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Bee Pollen
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Maca root powder
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Coconut - Water, oil and flesh
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Quinoa seed
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Noni Fruit
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Spirulina
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Golden Flax - oil and seed
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Blueberries
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Raspberries
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Tomatoes
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Almonds
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Many thanks to various sources for the use of these pictures.
I'd like to acknowledge David Wolfe for his excellent work on superfoods and have used his book "Superfoods" as a reference medium. Thanks David - I hope you don't mind.