 Very simply, superfoods are extremely nutritious and have an exceptional high vitamin and mineral value. Superfood nutrition provides our bodies with the nourishment it requires to be healthy and energised. The added benefit is that people who eat healthy, feel happy and are more likely to make positive decisions in life based on their overall health and well being.
Another wonderful thing about superfoods is that you only need a small amount to feel satisfied and reap the nutritional benefit, because hunger is our bodies search for minerals and superfoods contain such a high level of what the body is looking for. The body really only feels hungry when the food we eat is not providing the minerals and vitamins it needs and that is why it is so easy to overeat and pick up extra weight. Superfoods give the body such a boost in nutrition that you feel satisfied after eating a small amount and so it is easier to maintain a stable and healthy body weight.
Quite Simply Superfoods – are exactly that – we think they should also be called “hero foods”.
We stock a wide variety of superfoods so have a look and see what will work for you:
These vibrant red berries are known as the fruit of longevity because like its red, cheery, bright appearance – it is traditionally believed that this little unassuming berry leads to a long, healthy and happy life. Many Chinese studies have since suggested that goji berries do have anti-aging properties because it is one of the most nutritious and antioxidant-rich superfoods known to man. Goji berries are rich in Vitamin C, omega oils, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants and they also reduce blood sugar levels. The berries are very sweet tasting can be added to cereals or eaten as a snack.
Aloe Ferox, one of South Africa’s greatest naturally occurring botanicals, contains organic minerals, muco polysaccharides, amino acids, lipids and enzymes that are identical to those found in the human body. These supplements assist the body in:
- Cleansing – detoxifying the body internally and externally.
- Improves digestion and assists with indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis and acid stomach.
- Aids the heart by lowering blood cholesterol & blood pressure and improving circulation.
- Aloe stimulates, supports and modulates the immune system. It is anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-tumor.
- Aloe has a steroid-like action with the side effects of steroid drugs.
- Aloe has a rejuvenating ability, which stimulates the production of natural collagen, the skin’s support protein that keeps it firm and supple. It also reverses the process of old age pigmentation.
- Aloe Ferox has a hypoglycemic effect in type II diabetes.
And most significantly, Aloe Ferox is adaptogenic meaning that it has the ability to act appropriately on the specific problem or problems of the individual using it.
Salt is essential for life — you cannot live without it. However, most people simply don’t realize that there are enormous differences between the standard, refined table and cooking salt most of you are accustomed to using and natural health-promoting salt.
These differences can have a major impact on your staying healthy. If you want your body to function properly, you need holistic salt complete with all-natural elements. Today’s common table salt has nothing in common with natural salt.
Your table salt is actually 97.5% sodium chloride and 2.5% chemicals such as moisture absorbents, and iodine. Dried at over 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, the excessive heat alters the natural chemical structure of the salt.
Containing all of the 84 elements found in your body, the benefits of natural Himalayan Crystal Salt include:
- Regulating the water content throughout your body.
- Promoting a healthy pH balance in your cells, particularly your brain cells.
- Promoting blood sugar health and helping to reduce the signs of aging.
- Assisting in the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells in your body.
- Absorption of food particles through your intestinal tract.
- Supporting respiratory health.
- Promoting sinus health.
- Prevention of muscle cramps.
- Promoting bone strength.
- Regulating your sleep – it naturally promotes sleep.
- Supporting your libido.
- Promoting vascular health.
- In conjunction with water it is actually essential for the regulation of your blood pressure.
This fantastic oil is so versatile. Virgin coconut oil (also known as coconut butter), cold-pressed from the white “meat” of the coconut, consists almost entirely of the saturated fatty acids lauric acid (which is what one finds in mothers breast milk) and myristic acid. Its unusual fatty acids profile means that coconut oil cannot contain harmful transfats, since these can only be created out of mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Coconut oil is sometimes unfairly accused of being unhealthy due to its high content of saturated fats. However, unlike the saturated fatty acids found in animal fats and some vegetable fats, the saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are much shorter (they are called “medium-chain tryglicerydes” as against the “long-chain tryglicerydes” in animal fats). These shorter saturated fatty acids do not have the widely documented health risks associated with long-chain fatty acids. On the contrary, researchers regularly point to the robust health of Pacific Island communities (heavy consumers of coconut oil) as an indication of the healthy nature of virgin coconut oil.
Using coconut oil as a cooking oil, a butter substitute or adding it to smoothies has the following benefits:
- The absence of polyunsaturated fatty acids means that coconut oil may not contribute to the development of cardiovascular diseases (unlike many other dietary oils)
Improves hair condition.
- Facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity (by increasing the body’s Basal Metabolic Rate)
- Alleviates Dry skin
- Coconut oil may deactivate some types of viruses, namely HIV.
Flax oil is the richest natural source of an essential nutrient, Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) Without an adequate intake of Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), the human body is unable to function properly. For example, since 60 percent of the human brain consists of fats, a lack of Omega 3 in a person’s diet can lead to reduced brain function and problems such as depression and poor concentration. Omega 3 deficiency manifests itself in other areas too: dry, cracked skin, brittle hair and nails, and joint pain are all classic symptoms.
- 20 grams per day: may lower total serum Cholesterol levels by up to 9%
- Flax Seed Oil may be a useful adjunctive treatment for Obesity. Flax Seed Oil may help the Kidneys to eliminate excess Water and may increase the body’s Basal Metabolic Rate, oxidation rate and production of energy.
- Flax Seed Oil ingested orally or applied topically may alleviate the Pain and Inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Flax Seed Oil may treat some cases of Depression and alleviates Manic Depression.
- Flax Seed Oil may alleviate Enlarged Prostate and may alleviate some cases of Male Infertility.
- Flax Seed oil may improve the condition of many Acne patients, accelerate the healing of Bruises, alleviate most cases of Dry Skin and Eczema and may be helpful for the treatment of Psoriasis.
Maca is a powdered root herb from the Peruvian Andes, related to the radish family. Maca is called an adaptogen, meaning that it helps the body to adapt to increased stressors. Maca is well known as an amazing hormone balancer, and strength builder. Because of it’s oxygenating effect on the blood, Maca has also gained the reputation for being the best natural Viagra or aphrodisiac.
Maca is a wonderful superfood and will benefit you in the following:
- High in vitamins especially vitamins B1, B2, C and E.
- Rich in minerals including calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur and iron, and contains trace minerals, including zinc, iodine, copper, selenium, bismuth, manganese and silica.
- It has about 10% bioavailable calcium and about 12-14% bioavailable protein.
- It contains nearly 20 amino acids and seven essential amino acids.
- It is power-packed with life enhancing enzymes. “A person’s lifespan is directly related to the exhaustion of their enzyme potential.” – Dr Howell. Which basically means more enzymes in your diet equal a longer and healthier life.
- Maca also contains nearly 60 phytochemicals.
- Dried maca powder contains 60% carbohydrates, 9% fiber, and slightly more than 10% protein. It has a higher lipid (fat) content than other root crops (2.2%).
- But most importantly – it is an adaptogen so it “adapts” to your body’s metabolism, working with your body for optimum results.
- It has the ability to balance and stabilise the body’s systems (cardiovascular system, nervous system, musculature, lymphatic system, etc.). As an adaptogen, Maca can provide more energy if it is needed, but if it is not, it will not overstimulate. Adaptogens also boost immunity and increase the body’s overall vitality by 10-15% according to most studies. Rather than addressing a specific symptom, adaptogens are used to improve the overall adaptability of the whole body to diverse and challenging situations and stress. This is an excellent supplement during pregnancy.
Finally we’re telling you what you’ve been wanting to hear your whole lives and deep down knew to be true… CHOCOLATE IS GOOD FOR YOU! Yes!… chocolate is EXTREMELY healthy for you and is in fact the HIGHEST antioxidant superfood known to man. BUT only in its RAW state – unheated, NO trans fats, NO sugars, NO dairy etc.
The Healing properties of Raw Cacao:
- Magnesium increases the overall vigor of the heart muscle. This mineral also decreases blood coagulation thus lowering blood pressure and helping the heart pump more effectively.
- Cacao beans are super-rich in antioxidant flavonols. Cacao beans contain 10,000 milligrams (10 grams) per 100 grams of flavonol antioxidants which makes cacao one of the richest sources of antioxidants of any food.
- Cacao is a great source of serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine, three well-studied neurotransmitters, which help alleviate depression and are associated with feelings of well being. Cacao contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO Inhibitors) that improve our mood because they allow serotonin and dopamine to remain in the bloodstream longer without being broken down. Cacao contains anandamide which delivers blissful feelings. Cacao also contains B vitamins, which are associated with brain health. Cacao contains significant quantities of the amino acid tryptophan which is yet another powerful mood-enhancing nutrient. All this makes cacao a natural Anti-Depressant!
- Lose weight, eat chocolate! Anyone who eats chocolate knows that it diminishes appetite. There is evidence indicating MAOIs also diminish appetite. There is actually no scientific evedince to implicate chocolate consumption with obesity. In fact the reverse seems to be the case. Eating cacao helps one to loose weight by allowing you to eat less.
EcoProducts Baobab Fruit Pulp is 100 % pure, natural and certified organic and is a great and natural way of getting your essential vitamins and minerals. It has the following benefits:
- Excellent source of vitamin C.
- High calcium content.
- Antioxidant (four times that of a kiwi or apple pulp).
- Prebiotic properties.
- B-complex Vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6).
- Minerals & organic acids. EcoProducts baobab fruit pulp is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Iron. Pregnant women in Africa use baobab fruit pulp as a source of calcium during pregnancy and lactation. Calcium is one of the most important minerals for growth, and maintenance and reproduction of the body. Calcium helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. It also helps with blood clotting, nerve signaling, muscle contraction and relaxation and release of certain hormones.
- Natural source dietary fibres (both soluble and non-soluble) Dietary fibers are important for stabilizing blood glucose levels; suppressing cholesterol synthesis by the liver; stimulating production of T helper cells, antibodies, leukocytes, cytokines and lymph mechanisms, increasing proliferation of colonic bacteria beneficial for intestinal health and improving barrier properties of the colonic mucosal layer, inhibiting inflammatory and adhesion irritants.
Hemp Seed Oil is recognized by the World Health Organization as a natural anti-oxidant and the only balanced (perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3) source of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and is also a good source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA).
Hemp Seed Oil has a high content of the enzyme lipase, which is a superior non-invasive chelation therapy for removing plaque buildup (undigested protein and cholesterol) from arteries and cell membrane.
Hemp Oil should be taken daily because EFAs support the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and nervous systems. A primary function of EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which regulate body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, blood clotting, fertility, conception and play a role in immune function by regulating inflammation and encouraging the body to fight infection. Essential Fatty Acids are also needed for proper growth in children, particularly for neural development and maturation of sensory systems, with male children having higher needs than females. Foetuses and breast-fed infants also require an adequate supply of EFAs through the mother’s dietary intake. |
Legend has it that Cupid dipped his love arrows in honey before aiming at unsuspecting lovers, and since honey was valued highly and often used as a form of currency, tribute, or offering this Don Juan sure knew what he was doing. Honey is in fact as old as written history, dating back to 2100 B.C. where it was mentioned in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings, the Hittite code, and the sacred writings of India and Egypt. It is presumably even older than that.
