How to add superfoods to your diet
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Hello-
You know all about the best superfoods, you just have trouble adding them to your meals.
Here’s some tips to help you start adding these powerful superfoods to your diet.
Flaxseed
Why it’s healthy: This tiny nutty-flavored seeds from the flax plant are a notable source of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, which may block hormone related cancers. They pack plenty of protein and fiber, one third of which is cholesterol lowering soluble fiber.How to eat flaxseed: Sprinkle one to two tablespoons of ground flaxseed into your yogurt, cereal, salad, soup or cake batters.
Ginger
Why it’s healthy: Studies found that ginger reduces morning sickness and ginger tea is used many times to help ease an upset stomach or runny nose. Ginger could also help relieve arthritis and migraine headache. Researchers speculate that ginger works like aspirin, blocking the production of natural substances that cause inflammation and pain.How to eat ginger: Since fresh ginger is strong, make the herb into a tea to dilute it. Add 1/2 -1 tsp freshly grated gingerroot (or ¼ tsp of the powdered version) to a cup of hot water. Let it steep for 10 minutes, strain the ginger, and drink.
Acai
Why it’s healthy: Studies show that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! Acai is the high energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, acai tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. Acai is packed with antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Acai has monounsaturated fats, fiber, and phyosterols to help promote cardiovascular and digestive health.How to eat acai: The juice and pulp of acai fruits are frequently used in various juice blends, smoothies, sodas, and other beverages. In northern Brazil, açaí is traditionally served in gourds called “cuias” with tapioca and sometimes sugar. Acai has become a fad in southern Brazil where it is consumed cold as açaí na tigela (“açaí in the bowl”), mostly mixed with granola – a fad where acai is considered as an energizer. Acai is also widely consumed in Brazil as an ice cream flavor or juice.
It’s not hard to add superfoods to your diet. The biggest thing is probably the prices of superfoods. Because there is so much marketing and hype around these powerful foods, they command much higher prices.
Do your best to shop around and use the internet to find the best prices.
Thanks for reading.
Have a great day!
-Adam
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September 4th, 2008 at 1:50 am
You are right it’s not hard to add superfoods to your diet.
These are some great examples of superfoods. If you interested in adding supplements to your diet made from blue-green algae and other superfoods? Visit billys-superfoods.com to learn about these supplements and also get some great recipe ideas that incorporate superfoods.
Wishing you great health!