What are Superfoods and why are they needed? Bashny.Net

 

The term superfoods (it is not a medical or scientific way) when they hear it for the first time, and is associated rather with molecular gastronomy or food for astronauts in silver tubes, which replaces Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Actually we are talking about the plant world products, which have a high concentration of nutrients not found anywhere else in nature.

Superfoods — these are the roots, seeds, leaves, seaweed, berries and other parts of plants, used both in natural and in the form of powders, juices and extracts. They grow usually in remote places of the planet like the Amazon and Tibet, but to go behind them so far don't have: the most common products in this category are easy to book online and in health food stores. The chemical composition of Superfoods not like the usual food: the overwhelming concentration of protein, vitamins, minerals, essential acids, antioxidants and other nutrients with minimum calories is simply amazing.





The most famous Superfoods

Goji Berries

Bright red berries similar to raisins, a firm primarily known for its rejuvenating and toning properties. In tablespoon of these berries contains one gram of protein, 36% of the daily value of vitamin A and only 18 calories. Goji berries contain a record amount of vitamin C (hundreds of times more than citrus fruits), and essential polysaccharides and amino acids. Grow mainly in Asia, Mongolia and Central America.

Chia seeds

The discoverers of the miracle properties of these little seeds resembling sesame, the Aztecs and Mayans who made the Chia as their main culture. For many years these seeds was the main survival ration of the Aztec army. Essential fatty acids contained in Chia, more do not occur in such concentrations anywhere else in nature, and the amount of antioxidants — much more than blueberries and other berries known. In addition, Chia is rich in iron, vitamins, minerals, zinc and potassium. Due to the fact that these seeds are able to swell and increase in volume when in contact with liquid (absorb 10 times more water than its own weight), they are often used in puddings and as substitutes for eggs in vegan desserts.

Spirulina

Blue-green microalga spirulina has gained global fame in the late ' 90s, when many people began to move to a plant-based diet and raised the question of a reliable source of complete protein. Then study that found in spirulina vitamin B12 (deficiency of which, as is commonly believed, suffer all vegans) and high protein content, came in very handy: tablets and capsules with a blue-green algae began to scatter like hot cakes. Now spirulina is the most well sold Superfoods, and even created a special farm for breeding.

Cocoa beans

Cacao beans the original raw material from which manufactured all the well-known chocolate products. But in contrast to industrial analogues that contain fat, milk and sugar, raw cocoa beans will boost your mood without unpleasant consequences. In addition, they contain iron and magnesium, and antioxidants 20 times more than green tea. Raw cacao beans taste bitter and slightly resemble the taste of coffee beans so that they are most often added to energy bars and smoothies.

Acai

About the beneficial properties of acai berries, growing in the Northern part of South America, scientists have only learned in 2004, during an expedition to the Amazon rainforest. Drawing attention to a physical middle-aged aboriginal people, scientists want to know their secret and began to analyze the diet of local residents. It soon became clear that the reason is a small dark purple berries, which they consume in large quantities. In addition to antioxidants, which acai record numbers, scientists have discovered many other nutrients such as essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber. After the review of the article by The Telegraph, 2007, acai has been called a "youthberry", and many scientists seriously believe that with the help of this fruit, you can extend the beauty, health and youthfulness. Because the berry can't be delivered fresh before transporting her freeze, sublimate, or transform into powder which then can be added to yoghurt, desserts and cocktails.

A fly in the ointment in the history of super-food is still present. The popularity of her decided to make a, and this inevitably led to lower quality and a large number of "fake". For example, under the form of "real cacao beans from Peru" (source of magnesium and other minerals, more useful than the usual store-bought chocolate in 15-20 times ) sell analogue for industrial production. Not knowing the difference, it is easy to be deceived and even harm the health.

Another drawback superflow high cost. It is due to several factors. Most of these products are available to South America or Asian countries. It is clear that shipping, customs clearance and certification affect the price and hit the wallet of the buyer. While at home miracle food costs a pittance. However, there is a solution. You just have to look at the problem more broadly and think: could mother nature confer all the benefits of only one continent and leave with nothing all the rest.

There are native Russian Superfoods. For example, buckwheat contains almost as much protein as fashionable amaranth and quinoa. Sea buckthorn is much more useful and Goji, and acai: in addition to vitamins and minerals, it is rich in anti-inflammatory substances phytoncides. Flax seeds can easily replace Chia. They are also a wonderful dietary product, a source of protein and fiber and polysaturated fatty acids. For example, omega-3 contained in flax seeds. And the famous quinoa is essentially the same as quinoa, which in lean years, prepared bread and cereal, and pancakes. published

 

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

 

Source: vk.com/mindfuleating_vegan?w=wall-42875710_907