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What are superfoods and what do they bring us?

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jonti ruse
What are superfoods and what do they bring us?

What are superfoods and what do they bring us?

Superfoods are those that have more phytonutrients and antioxidants than other foods.

Superfoods have come into our lives to stay and help us improve our health, but do we know what superfoods are? After reading us you will have no doubt. Here we go!

A superfood is the union of the prefix "super" and the name "food", all the words that have the suffix "super" are related to an excess of something, such as the superpowers of heroes. In superfoods the same thing happens, foods have a greater contribution of natural properties compared to others. Superfoods are those that:

They have a source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. These properties help our body to protect us against diseases.

Also , a high content of phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds such as beta-carotene and vitamins A and E.

In addition , they have a low caloric density.

So, superfoods are foods that have positive effects on human health due to their composition and nature. In fact, the indigenous people use them to heal the body and mind.

The main purpose of superfoods is to nourish our body with everything it demands and what are vital ingredients such as nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Let's not forget that superfoods are made up of antioxidants that allow our body to strengthen the immune system, help detoxify it, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

The most relevant nutrients that make up superfoods are:

The fatty acids such as omega 3, the can be found in foods such as chia seeds or hemp seeds.

The minerals are abundant in superfoods like kale or providing calcium rich cocoa iron and copper.

The antioxidant and antiinflammatory found in Matcha, in turmeric or goji berries.

These are just some suggestions, since there are many superfoods thanks to their natural properties.

Our advice is to take superfoods raw, because it is really where all their natural properties will be used, since if we subject the food to other processes they can lose the value of their initial properties.(superfood list)

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