- Cocoa - it contains flavonoids that fight free radical damage. Supports healthy blood pressure and improves blood flow. So a couple of squares of dark chocolate daily is good!
- Pomegranate - loaded with antioxidants - three times the amount in green tea and red wine - Vit C
- Goji berries - rich source of Vit C - up to 500 times more than oranges. Contain antioxidant ntrients betacarotene and zeaxanthin, important for eye health.
- Beetroot - excellent source of heart healthy folate, manganese, potassium along with fibre, vit C, copper, bone healthy magnesium and energy producing iron.
- Quinoa - pronounce keen-wa - a gluten free wholegrain that is high in protein and rich in lysine, manganese, copper, B vitamins, zinc, vit E and selenium
- Blueberries -packed with nutritious antioxidants and very low in calories.
- Garlic - a reputation from preventing anything from the common cold to flu to the plague! Important role in cardivascular health.
- Salmon- high in protein, and OMEGA 3 essential fatty acids - DHA and EPA. Omega 3 makes up a large porportion of the human brain an helps our nerve and brain cells to communicate.
- Yohurt - delivers hundreds fo millions of probiotic organisms into the body to boost the amount of healthy bacteria in the digestive system, keeping digestion smooth and efficient.
- Avocado - great source of potassium, vit K, dietry fibre, vit B6, vit C, folic acid and copper. Its a monosaturated fat considered heart healthy and can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
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Super Foods
These are foods that are crammed with plant-based nutrients, vitamins, minerals,aid digestion, protect cells, boost your immune system and fight off free radicals.
