This is a favorite subject so I’m dedicating a page to the topic.
THE LIST
*Apples
Avocado
*Blueberries
*Broccoli
*Cinnamon
Chocolate (Dark Only)
Garlic
Honey
*Legumes
*Oats
Onions
*Oranges
Pomegranates
Pumpkin
*Salmon (Wild Only)
Soy
*Spinach
*Tea
Tomatoes
Turkey
*Walnuts
Yogurt
*The most studied.
The Following is an explanation on how some of these Superfoods are so beneficial. I will just be covering the most studied foods and their “cousins.”
Blueberries- The King of the superfoods.
Antioxidant/anti-cancer
Anti-Inflammatory
Vasodilation-widening of blood vessels
Blood Thinner
Urinary Tract Health
Retinal Protection
Brain Protection-Preservation of cognitive ability
Skin Protection after sun exposure
Protect against age-related macular degeneration
Cousins-purple grapes, cranberries, boysenberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cherries.
These does not pertain to fruit juices, they act differently.
Spinach
Anti-Cancer
Protects against age-related macular degeneration
Protects against stroke by decreasing blood pressure
Protects against coronary artery disease by preventing oxidized cholesterol from building up in the blood vessel walls
Promotes bone health
Frozen is best; the health benefits of fresh break down quickly when sitting for a while.
Cousins- kale, collards, swiss chard, arugula, mustard greens. turnip greens, hok choy, romaine, orange bell peppers, seaweed.
more to come…
