SUPERFOODS & SUPER FRUITS
Superfoods are foods that are particularly rich in nutrients. Most superfoods have been staple foods or used in medicine for centuries. But it’s only recently they’ve been called ‘superfoods’. Here’s an overview of the best ones:
Wheatgrass, goji berries, chia, walnuts, beetroot, kale, spinach, sea buckthorn, pomegranate and others help you achieve a great figure and beautiful skin, strengthen your immune system and have anti-ageing benefits.
We’ve put together for you a list of our top superfoods including their effects. What women should eat:
SESAME
Effect: The seeds contain lots of calcium, which stimulates fat burning and strengthens bones and teeth. The phytosterols in them also lower cholesterol.
CHIA SEEDS
Effect: Chia seeds contain more calcium than milk, as well as lots of iron, potassium and vitamins. They are also known for their high levels of omega fatty acids, antioxidants and fibre.
COCONUT
Effect: Coconut water has almost no calories, but lots of minerals. They are detoxifying and give you a clear complexion.
COCOA
Effect: Cocoa contains protein compounds that repair age-related skin damage, prevent wrinkles and can also improve the skin’s own UV protection.
CINNAMON
Effect: Cinnamon is high in manganese, fibre and calcium. It controls the blood sugar level and stimulates the appetite. Cinnamon contains lots of antioxidants that have an anti-inflammatory effect and also combat cell ageing and destruction. It aids digestion and stimulates blood circulation.
MATCHA
Effect: Matcha green tea is packed full of antioxidants and amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The superfood is a great source of natural caffeine, which provides constant energy and improved focus. Enjoying matcha regularly helps detoxify the body, regulates the blood pressure and reduces the cholesterol level. It’s a real beauty anti-ageing superfood!
MACA ROOT
Effect: Maca root enhances the libido and women’s pleasure. Sportsmen use maca to increase their performance, while mental alertness is also improved by maca.
HEMP SEEDS
Effect: Hemp seeds are one of the richest sources of protein. Hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids and fatty acids. They support the body’s metabolic processes and normal body function.
MORINGA
Effect: The powder from the wonder tree contains anti-cancer substances. Moringa is also known as a natural remedy for undernourishment and many health complaints associated with metabolic problems, oxidative stress, inflammation, wounds, infections or pains. The plant is valued for its detoxifying and anti-ageing properties due to its high antioxidant content.
ACAI BERRIES
Effect: Packed with antioxidants Antioxidants protect the cells from damage and inflammation and have a positive effect on the blood vessels. The substances in acai berries reduce the cholesterol level and stimulate the metabolism.
WHEATGRASS
Effect: The gluten free sweet grass increases the number of red blood cells, improves the oxygen supply in the body, cleans the blood, organs and gastrointestinal tract and stimulates the metabolism.
SPIRULINA ALGAE
Effect: Spirulina algae is rich in nutrients and vital substances and supplies numerous enzymes. It improves the blood values and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It strengthens the immune system. Spirulina improves the complexion and can strengthen the hair. It contains 8 essential amino acids that are important for collagen formation in the skin.
CHLORELLA
Effect: Chlorella algae improves the production of the red blood pigment haemoglobin and so increases the body’s oxygen supply. It helps detoxify the body. Wheatgrass stimulates the detoxification of the body and activates white blood cells, which strengthens the body’s immune system.