Super Foods

The following foods are considered "super foods". They are items that I incorporate into my diet every day and couldn't live without!  I will add on to the list as I learn about more and experience them for myself.


  1. Wheatgrass



 Wheatgrass is raw, living, potent food! It is one of the most potent healing agents on the planet! The grass itself comes from the wheat plant when it is young, potent, and full of rich green chlorophyll. When the grass is squeezed, a dark green juice is produced, and this is wheat grass.
  It is widely known that wheatgrass is used as alternative cancer therapy as it increases red blood cells, the chief responsible in carrying out oxygen to every cell. The increased oxygenation can help to offset the carbon monoxide and increases the endurance of an individual. It can also produce immunization against dietary carcinogens. Likewise, wheatgrass can also boost the important enzymes we need to rejuvenate the body and metabolize the nutrients properly. These enzymes are also in charge in dissolving the tumors.

 Our bones, glands, kidneys, liver, spleen, muscles, hair, and many of our body parts can also benefit from wheatgrass. Other people even use it to clean their gums, eyes, sinuses and teeth. The chlorophyll serves as an excellent purifier that can refresh breath and treats bad odor.


Wheatgrass is an energizer . The vitality obtained from wheatgrass juice is remarkable. Two ounces of fresh juice equals 3 pounds of organic vegetables in vitamins and minerals, or the equivalent of two cups of coffee.
Wheatgrass juice is nutritious . Wheatgrass juice contains most of the vitamins and minerals needed for human maintenance. It is a whole meal and a complete protein with about 30 enzymes and is approximately 70% crude chlorophyll. Wheatgrass is also an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur, cobalt, and zinc.







  2. Chia seeds (the little baggie of seeds in the picture below)
 Chia Seeds are a tiny little edible seed from the mint family called Salvia hispanica, but it one of the most nutritious superfoods known to man!
The following are benefits of chia seeds:
  1. Helps stabilize blood sugar and prevent junk food cravings
  2. Helps you concentrate and improve your mood
  3. Fills you up
  4. Lowers your cholesterol
  5. Helps build lean muscle
  6. Builds strong bones
  7. Healthy nails, skin, and hair
  8. Excellent source of Omega-3
  9. Loaded with antioxidants
  10. Loaded with vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, niacin, zinc and boron.
  11. Gluten free
  12. High source of protein
  13. Low glycemic index
A dry chia seed looks like a little tiny dried seed, but when put in food or water, it swells to become gel-like and puffy looking. This is the soluble fiber in the chia seed, and in your digestive system, this fiber slows the conversation of carbohydrates to sugar, thus evening your blood sugar and lessening cravings. You don't have high peaks and lows but rather a stable, even blood sugar. This in turn leads to more even energy levels, which can help with stamina and long distance endurance. The Aztecs used to eat a spoonful of chia seeds before they went on a 24 hour run or march and it sustained them the entire time.
 Because chia seeds swell, they fill you up and make you feel more full for a longer time. Once in the small and large intestines, they act as a prebiotic to help feed the good bacteria, and cleanse the intestinal tract.
 Because chia seeds are loaded with essential fatty acids, which are critical for brain function, they provide mental clarity as well as stronger hair, nails, and skin.

3. Nutritional yeast

 Nutritional yeast is yellow in color and flaky and light in texture. It is a natural source of B12, so vegans and vegetarians alike can add it to food. It has a cheesy flavor and can be mixed with liquids to make cheese sauce or sprinkled on pasta, popcorn, or anything else.  The below is a breakdown of it's nutritional analysis.
Vitamins
Amounts Per Selected Serving
%DV
Vitamin A
0.0
IU
0%
Vitamin C
0.0
mg
0%
Vitamin D
0.0
IU
0%
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
0.0
mg
0%
Vitamin K
0.0
mcg
0%
Thiamin
9.6
mg
640%
Riboflavin
9.7
mg
570%
Niacin
56.0
mg
280%
Vitamin B6
9.6
mg
480%
Folate
240
mcg
60%
Vitamin B12
7.8
mcg
130%
Pantothenic Acid
1.0
mg
10%
Choline
~
 
 

Minerals
Amounts Per Selected Serving
%DV
Calcium
0.0
mg
0%
Iron
0.7
mg
4%
Magnesium
24.0
mg
6%
Phosphorus
0.0
mg
0%
Potassium
0.0
mg
0%
Sodium
5.0
mg
0%
Zinc
3.0
mg
20%
Copper
0.1
mg
6%
Manganese
0.1
mg
6%