SuperfoodsSuperfoods are foods that have super nutrition. Superfoods naturally contain super concentrations of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytochemicals. Usually you consume only small amounts at one time, often on a daily basis. Over time, this daily consumption helps correct the nutritional deficiencies that cause uncontrollable cravings for unhealthy foods. But you may find (as I do) that you have an immediate response of satisfaction to the taste and experience of concentrated nutrition. Some have strong or unusual tastes. No one likes them all! By trying lots of them, you can find one or several that you'll find satisfying and enjoyable. (And, you can dilute any of the strong juices with water or other juices.) You'll likely find effects on your health and well-being, too. Unrefined Salt Unrefined SaltUnrefined Salt as a superfood? You bet! Salt is necessary to human life; it's unfortunate that the table salt found in the supermarket has been industrially processed into an unhealthy compound. Luckily there are brands of unrefined salt that promote health: Celtic Sea Salt and Redmond Real Salt. Wheatgrass JuiceWheatgrass juice, rich in vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, is a bright green juice pressed from the blades of young wheat and barley plants. It has a strong taste reminiscent of a field of spring weeds; I recommend mixing it with pineapple juice at first. Juice bars serve freshly made wheatgrass juice, usually in tiny "shot glass" sizes.I also recommend frozen wheatgrass juice, available in natural food stores, easy to mix at home with canned pineapple juice. See here for additional wheatgrass information about the taste of wheatgrass juice, how much to drink, types of wheatgrass, healing resorts that use wheatgrass, and books about wheatgrass. The benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice include its ability to stop cravings for sugar and chocolate, its ability to restore energy and stamina, and many more. Wheatgrass nutrition is very potent and includes chlorophyll and antioxidant enzymes. Wheatgrass health benefits result from its concentrated nutrition. Healthy FatsCoconut OilCan coconut oil help you lose weight? Regain your health? Yes, according to Eat Fat Lose Fat, a book of healthy eating programs that show how to use healthy foods for weight loss, for improved health, and for everyday meals. Learn more about coconut oil benefits and coconut oil nutrition. Some weight loss science is referenced concerning coconut oil weight loss and coconut oil thyroid, adrenal, and energy effects. Recommended books with detailed information and scientific references include The Coconut Oil Miracle and Coconut Cures. Flax Seed Oil A good brand is Barlean's, refrigerated in natural food stores. It is important that flax oil be unrefined, expeller-pressed, and fresh. Super DairyRaw MilkRaw milk contains superior nutrition, living enzymes, and special immune fractions. It's a food used (raw) for 30,000 years and in many cultures. A diet of raw milk once was a common treatment for serious illness. Unfortunately, pasteurized milk doesn't have any benefits of the kind. Undenatured Whey Protein Sea VegetablesKelp More sea vegetables are also available in convenient bags in the Asian section of natural food stores, with toasting and cooking instructions on the package. I like Maine Coast Sea Vegetables' laver, which can be eaten raw or toasted:
Edible seaweed snacks Super Fruit JuicesMangosteenMangosteen juice is a sweet, pink, pulpy juice with anti-inflammatory and antihistamine properties. I recommend the 100% juice available in bottles, in the supplement section of natural food stores. Gensis Today:
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Acai Genesis Today: Goji Super HerbsGarlicGarlic contains important trace minerals, and was actually used as an antibiotic and antifungal in the days before penicillin. You can buy fresh cloves and use them, crushed, in cooking. There is a convenient "granulated" garlic (not garlic powder or garlic salt) to substitute for fresh cloves. Look for non-irradiated granulated garlic in a natural food store. More SuperfoodsHow many unique specialty superfoods are there? You might be surprised--lots more than discussed here.Here's a superfood list from the authoritative Weston A. Price Foundation, with additional superfoods:
Guide to Superfoods
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