Super
Foods are Functional Foods... More Than Just Nutrition!These foods are
packed full of nutrients that have specific positive actions in our
bodies!
Do we really need to know?
It
seems that as Science finds out more about the common foods that our
mothers told us were good for us, and that we thought tasted really
bad.. that there really are super foods that don't just supply us with
nutrition; they are packed full of nutrients and antioxidants that have
specific positive actions in our bodies!
So,
if we are interested in healthy eating, and in giving ourselves the
nutrients that help repair damage from free radicals, slow the aging
process, ward off dementia and reduce the likely-hood of heart damage
and strokes, then YES we want to find out more about " Super Food "! These are the bounties of nature!
Green leafy and root vegetables, such as spinach and carrots contain
dietary nitrate. Does this mean that vegetables are unhealthy?
But fruit and vegetables appear to be effective in reducing the risk of cancer!
The
secret is that Nitrite containing vegetables also have Vitamin C and D,
which serve to inhibit the formation of N-nitroso compounds. So
vegetables are quite safe and healthy!
Nitrosamines and Cancer.
We have found in published research many interesting
articles on the many super food; vegetables, fruits and minerals that
are necessary for good health, and are considered to be Super Foods.
We
are not trying to imply that any one of these will fix, cure or change
your particular circumstances. Everybody is built differently and what
works for one person may do nothing for another person.
Natural
ingredients are very much a variable for each individual, but if when
we shop for our daily food we can add a few of the super-foods, and
change our life-style a little to include less processed, and more
fresh wholesome foods, you, like us, may find less cost at the
check-out, and fewer visits to the chemist!
Check out what Dr Mercola has to say about what kinds of foods we should eat!
On this page, you will find that antioxidants are found in
a variety of fruits and vegetables, and work on the side of healthy
cells to fight against free radicals.
Specific fruits and vegetables help to
keep us well nourished and we will enjoy greater overall health and an
ability to ward off a bevy of disease!
Get back your health by adding these superfoods to your daily diet!
Producing food from the garden is more than just a matter of frugality.
Home grown food coming directly from garden to kitchen (especially when
used as raw food) is fresh, wholesome and nutritious; don't forget to
add back nutrients to the soil with mulch from seaweed and other good
stuff!
Chocolate is made from Cocoa, a food rich in polyphenols, which
are the main flavonoids found in cocoa, and research over the past
decade has identified flavanols as having a wide range of beneficial
health and antioxidant effects!
Dark
chocolate has a greater amount of cocoa, so it is the best choice when
you are looking for that tasty treat and it is one of the great foods!
Living superfoods counter the effects of a deficient modern diet.
Miraculous cures through diet? Maybe not, but there is overwhelming
evidence to support the claim that eating certain nutrient rich foods
enhance nutrition, health and wellness. This introductory guide tells
us how.
Disease Resistant Super Foods
Recent studies suggest that the nutrients in Tea may contribute
to a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease and some forms of
cancer, as well as to the promotion of oral health and other
physiological functions such as lowering blood pressure, body weight
control, antibacterial and antiviral actions, solar ultraviolet
protection, bone mineral density increase, anti-fibrotic properties
[blood clotting], and neuroprotective power which may help with some
areas like dementia, and even Alzheimers disease!
Read this page to find out more about Black, Green, and White Tea; and the health benefits from them.
We all know that fruit is good for us, click on the link below to find out just what fruit and vegetables can do for us!
All natural plants have a store house of nutrients that can help fight free radical damage!
Fruit and vegetables are good sources of
antioxidant phytochemicals that reduce the damaging effect of oxidative
stress, and dietary guidelines today recommend that we increase our
consumption to combat the diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular
disease, osteoporosis and diabetes.
On this page you will find out more about fruit and vegetables, and more links to research articles.
Your
first resources for providing probiotics,the good bacteria for your
families health andwellness. Find also healthy and delicious recipesof
yogurt and other foods that act as probiotics carriers. Ist Probiotics!
There is a lot of discussion on free radicals; find out what they are, and how simple it is to combat them at the link below.
Free Radicals are produced normally during metabolism, and
sometimes the body’s immune system’s cells create Free Radicals to
neutralize viruses and bacteria. Others come from a variety of things
including sunlight, radiation, chemicals, pollution, stress, exercise,
and the very act of living and breathing cause their formation!
Normally, our body can handle
free radicals; but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if there are to
many, damage can occur; and this damage also accumulates with age!
People from Tonga, Japan, and Okinawa, use the same type of
seaweed in food daily as part of their culture; and these peoples are
renown for their freedom from the chronic diseases of western culture,
and their longevity!
To
not just live longer, but to live healthy lives is a great gift, and it
seems from research that brown seaweed is a gift that we can use to
boost our nutrition, and our general health!
We are responsible for populating the earth; there are many
infertility clinics around... men and women both have nutritional needs
to be fertile, find out more at the links below.
While many health conditions affect both male and females, a
number of health issues affect only females and some are more
prevalent. In addition, a number of medical conditions may cause
different symptoms in females, affect women differently than men, and
may require different treatment or prevention protocols.
Besides
conditions such as menopause, ovarian and cervical cancer and
pregnancy, which are unique to ladies, other medical conditions play a
large role in ladies health.
This is why we need these super foods on our menu!
There are many little known fruits and berries that are power houses of important nutrients! click below to find some!
Wine can also when used in moderation be a healthy supplement;
it is also high in antioxidants, and you can see the article on wine
supplements at this link.
Antioxidants are necessary for living; our bodies make some,
but the rest need to come from our super foods or food supplements!
Click below to find out more.
Feed and Eat
What's the best way to feed your family? Your family's health depends
on the foods they eat and we want to give you the bestinformation we
can find on family food. Feed and Eat is concerned with the health and
wellbeing of your family and inspire you to healthier super foods.
tasty healthy recipes
Kids will love the fruit smoothie recipe and more at the link above.
We
also have a section for the keen gardener, and this section refers to
the use of seaweed and kelp for your roses. Yes it is a Super Food for
gardening!
