SuperFoods

These years always heard people talk about the food, not the ordinal food but the superfoods! Do you know what is it about? Let’s figures it out!

What is Superfoods?

Superfoods are the foods which are rich in nutrients and have a significant level of antioxidants. However, the latest research in the United States, it shows that even the best foods should not be consumed in excess, otherwise it will have an adverse effect on health.

Example

1) Nuts

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Nuts are the core or kernel of certain fruits of tree, which contain a lot of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements. The Nuts can make your heart healthier and prevent the occurrence of cancer.

2) Almond

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Women can get a stronger feeling of fullness than men when eating the same amount of almonds. Therefore, almonds are really helpful for women who want to lose weight. At the same time, long-term consumption of almonds can reduce the risk of heart disease.

3) Walnut

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Walnuts are rich in vitamin E, which helps prevent breast, prostate and lung cancer. Besides, walnuts contain a lot of antioxidant, especially the melatonin. Eating walnuts can increase the concentration of melatonin in the blood by three times, so it can improve the sleep quality significantly.

4) Allium

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The Garlic, leeks, onions and other onions contain a special spicy components that will stimulate the body to produce the glutathione. The glutathione is the most effective antioxidant in the liver, which will help the liver to improve detoxification and eliminate carcinogens.

5) Barley

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The Barley contains a large amount of soluble and insoluble fiber. Besides lowers the cholesterol, soluble fiber helps the metabolism of fat, cholesterol and carbohydrates. Meanwhile, the insoluble fiber helps the health of the digestive system and prevent cancer.

6) Buckwheat

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The Buckwheat contains more protein than rice, wheat, and millet. It contains of high amounts of amino acids, which can effectively lower the cholesterol and control blood sugar. Furthermore, it has the flavonoids, which are good for blood circulation and heart health.

7) Beans

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Beans are rich in protein. If it is consume together with the cereals, they can provide all of the amino acids the body needs.

8) Chili

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The capsaicin contained in chili not only can stimulate your taste buds, but also has function of anti-infective, analgesic and anti-cancer. Chili plays an important role in heart health as well.

9) Fermented food

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The “good” bacteria which found inside the fermented foods such as yogurt can improve human immunity and prevent the chronic inflammation.

10) Potato

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The potatoes look like cheap, but they are not poor in nutrition. 50% of daily need nutrition can be found in the potatoes. Not only rich in vitamins and minerals that essential for body, they will not rise the blood quickly (low GI) compared to other staple foods, so it is very suitable for people with diabetes.