Hi- and welcome to my second article on this great topic.
Last week in my first article I outlined my world top ten
superfoods. This week I'm going to finish off by looking at
numbers 11-20. Once again I should mention that these are
10 great foods for all round diet and health. Eat all
twenty consistently and you could add as much as 14 years
to your life. And they're not even expensive !!
Most fruits are healthy and good for you but one of the
best weighs in at number 11. It's the simple blueberry.
11.The Blueberry: this little fruit is packed full of
antioxidants which protect the eyes and cardio-vascular
system. They also have anti-cancer properties. The
antioxidants are also found in abundance in blackberries
and bilberries. Eat them all in smoothies, in fruit salad
or just on their own. Fantastic !
12.Goji Berries: at number 12 it's the goji berry. Is there
anything that this great berry doesn't do ? It's a
fantastic superfood. Wait for it- it contains anti-ageing
and anti-tumour properties, its packed with vitamin C,
antioxidants, selenium, zinc and calcium. Goji berries are
also high in omega which are needed for the efficient
working of the nervous systems and the brain. They also
taste fantastic with cereal, yogurt, as a smoothie, in
muesli or just on their own.
13.Sauerkraut: At 13 its raw sauerkraut. Sounds horrible-
this food even increases your libido- wow more sex as well
!! This superfood is rich in vitamin C and has been used in
the past to treat constipation. I have to admit this is the
only superfood I haven't tried but I soon will.
14.Oregano: The herb oregano is rich in antioxidants, so
rich that it has the most of nearly any food. This herb is
great for improving digestion and the immune function. It
also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Add it to stews and soups but make sure its after cooking
or you'll lose all its goodness.
15.The raspberry: At 15 its one of the world's most eaten
superfoods- the humble raspberry. These are high in fibre
and folic acid as well as containing ellagic acid which has
been proven to have anti-cancer properties.
16.The carrot : At 16 it's the humble carrot, loved by
humans and by rabbits ! These contain antioxidants such as
zeaxanthin and lutein which protect against cancer but are
also great for protecting the lungs, the eyes and skin.
17.Turmeric weighs in at number 17. Stacked full of
curcumin which contains antioxidant, anti-cancer and
anti-inflammatory properties.
18.Sea veggies' these are alkalizing and detoxifying and
are so powerful that they only need to be taken in small
quantities. They contain calcium, iron and iodine in higher
quantities than land plants.
19. Slippery Elm tea - this can help assist recovery from
stress related disorders, from surgery, inflammation and
gastro-intestinal disorders. To gain real benefits you need
to drink 2-3 cups a day.
20.Water - so why is water in the top twenty list ?
Because you need water for efficient brain function,
circulation, digestion, stamina, healthy skin- in fact
every bodily function that you can think of. So drink
plenty of it !!
So that's it the world's top twenty superfoods. Most are
cheap, most are easily available so be sensible and grab a
superfood not a burger !
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Paul Costello is the vice principal of a high school , a
writer and a father. He is interested in diet and health
and has a great web site at :
http://www.ultimatedieting.info
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