Superfoods
Chia
Seeds - A Heart Healthy Choice:
Chia
seeds come from an annual herb that belongs to the mint family.
Native to Mexico (chia comes from an Aztec word meaning “oily”),
health-food fans praise them for their high fiber and healthy
omega-3 fat content. Because of these nutrients, Chia is touted
for helping to lower blood pressure and cholesterol and treat
symptoms of diabetes.
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Healing
Foods - Wheatgrass:
Wheatgrass
helps cleanse the body of toxins and heavy metals and provides
a boost of energy. It's one of the lowest calorie, most nutrient-dense
foods available. Wheatgrass contains 70% chlorophyll composition,
making it extremely alkalizing in the body. It also contains
over 70 minerals and vitamins, hundreds of live enzymes, amino
acids, antioxidants, and about 87% by weight protein. This powerful
source of nutrients includes vitamins A, C, and E, and minerals
calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Goji Berries:
Haven't
heard about Goji Berries? Find out about this organically grown
superfood, rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants and a great
source of protien. Get
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Spirulina:
This
single-celled, blue-green, freshwater-growing algae has been
on the planet since the appearance of life on Earth. They form
spiraling, helical, microscopic strands that are smaller than
the human eye can detect. The name comes from this superfood's
spiral character. The green color is derived from chlorophyll
and the blue color is from exotic pigment phycocyanin. Spirulina
is a complete protein source, is rich in vitamins (A, B1, B2,
B6 E and K) and has an abundance of nutrients, including chlorophyll,
vitamins, trace minerals, essential fatty acids and anitoxidants.