is full of vitamins and minerals. However,
many people are surprised to find broccoli
is a great source of fiber. A diet high in fiber
aids in digestive function and can help you
feel full for a longer period after eating.
dark chocolate
Dark chocolate has many of the same ben-
eficial qualities as coffee. Chocolate is de-
rived from cocoa beans, which are known
for having high levels of antioxidants. Dark
chocolate is an excellent source of free-
radical fighting polyphenols and flavanols.
Flavanols have also been shown to relax ar-
teries and lower blood pressure. The higher
the cocoa percentage is the more beneficial
nutrients each bite will contain.
raw organic almonds
Many nuts provide a variety of health bene-
fits, but almonds are a true superfood. Be-
tween high amounts of fiber, protein, vitamin
E, magnesium and healthy unsaturated fats,
almonds are an extremely nutrient-dense
food. Health studies have shown eating
almonds can lower bad cholesterol, lower
blood pressure and reduce blood sugar levels.
The healthiest option is raw, unsalted,
organic almonds. Avoid almonds that have
been heavily salted or coated in a sugars.
quinoa
Despite what some fad diets try to lead
people to believe, complex carbohydrates
can be very beneficial for the body. Quinoa
is considered a wheat-free supergrain that
delivers a healthy dose of complex carbs,
plus a whole lot more. This cousin of cous-
cous contains significant amounts of pro-
tein, fiber, iron, lysine, and magnesium. It’s
quickly become a diet staple for vegetarians
that don’t get these nutrients from meat.
sumac
Sumac, a Middle Eastern spice, is the su-
perfood most people have never heard of.
Based on ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorb-
ance Capacity), a formula for measuring an-
tioxidant content, sumac is the superfood of
all superfoods. It weighs in at an astounding
312,400 antioxidants per 100 grams. Used
around the world for its healing properties,
Sumac is anti-aging, anti-fungal, antioxi-
dant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial.
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