Superfoods In a Nutshell
Fruit and nut superfoods are high in anti-oxidants that
fight free radicals in the body. There are certain foods that
nutritionists have classified as "super". Many fairytales feature some
kind of golden fruit that promises beauty and long life. According to
the health food industry, such "golden fruits" are all around us and can
cure all ails, from flatulence to cancer like jicama, aloe vera, cacao,
bee pollen, seaweed etc. They are, in part, a natural occurrence
through metabolism however extra and unnecsesary free radical load can
be put on our bodies by external factors including pollution, cigarette
smoke, radiation, burnt foods, deep fried fats and cooked foods.Here is
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Jicama / Bengkoang
Jicama, aka the mexican turnip is a
crispy, sweet, edible root that resembles a turnip and tastes like a
cross between an apple and a potato.
Jicama is sweet yet low in calories and high in fiber, as well as rich in calcium and
vitamin A, B and C and is therefore and ideal snack for
people with diabetes. It purportedly protects againts cancers,
inflammation, coughs and cold; helps to control cholesterol levels;
reduces the risk of heart problems; and decreases the incidence of
bruising.
Besides the root, the rest of jicama is poisonous. The seeds contain the toxin rotenone, which is used the poison insects and fish. A 2006 Thai medical journey refers to an incident in which a man consumed the seeds and died within two hours. So don't eat the seeds.
Jicama is sweet yet low in calories and high in fiber, as well as rich in calcium and
Besides the root, the rest of jicama is poisonous. The seeds contain the toxin rotenone, which is used the poison insects and fish. A 2006 Thai medical journey refers to an incident in which a man consumed the seeds and died within two hours. So don't eat the seeds.
Aloe Vera
A succulent plant that is thought to
have originated in the Sudan. Aloe vera grows in arid climates and is
widely found across Africa, India and Nepal. Furthermore, aloe vera
products, whether for consumtion or cosmetic use, often contain many
additives that can lead to diarrhea and other digestive problems.
Cacao
Cacao beans were so prized by ancient
Mayans and Aztecs that they were used as money. In their natural state,
the beans are sugar-free and bitter.
Cacao is a natural antidepressant, containing the three neurotransmitters that are associated with promoting a healthy mood and positive mental state: serotonin, dopamine and phenylethylamine. Cacao also reportedly has a positive effect on the body's cardiovascular system and can support weight loss.
The chocolate industry is worth bilions of dollars and most research that points to the health benefits of chocolate has been funded by stakeholders. Besides being expensive and fattening, it has been found that anything beyond a moderate consumption of cacao will result in reduced health. Short term effects include allergic reactions, chronic mucus and sinus problems, heartburn, esophageal reflux, kidney stones, fibrocystic breast disease, migraine headaches or aggravated PMS; long term effects include addiction, arrhythmia and chronic fatigue.
Furthermore, the industry involves the exploitation of children. In Ivory Coast, which is the world's leading supplier of cacao, accounting for more than 40 percent of global production, thousand of children are forced to labor in the production of cacao. Many are victims of human trafficking or enslavement.
Cacao is a natural antidepressant, containing the three neurotransmitters that are associated with promoting a healthy mood and positive mental state: serotonin, dopamine and phenylethylamine. Cacao also reportedly has a positive effect on the body's cardiovascular system and can support weight loss.
The chocolate industry is worth bilions of dollars and most research that points to the health benefits of chocolate has been funded by stakeholders. Besides being expensive and fattening, it has been found that anything beyond a moderate consumption of cacao will result in reduced health. Short term effects include allergic reactions, chronic mucus and sinus problems, heartburn, esophageal reflux, kidney stones, fibrocystic breast disease, migraine headaches or aggravated PMS; long term effects include addiction, arrhythmia and chronic fatigue.
Furthermore, the industry involves the exploitation of children. In Ivory Coast, which is the world's leading supplier of cacao, accounting for more than 40 percent of global production, thousand of children are forced to labor in the production of cacao. Many are victims of human trafficking or enslavement.
Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is collected by worker
honeybees from plants and flowers and combined with honey or nectar back
at the hive to created be bresd, the ultimate sustenance and fuel for a
busy bee community. And we can feast on it too!
Bee pollen can do just about everything, apparently, from increasing the length of your life to boosting your libido.
Many bee pollen supplements do not contain the ingredients stated on the label and have been found to contain traces of various toxins. Reported side effects include respirotary problems, nausea and diarrhea. Bee pollen from China should be especially avoided, due to the lack of quality control and tainted environs.
Bee pollen can do just about everything, apparently, from increasing the length of your life to boosting your libido.
Many bee pollen supplements do not contain the ingredients stated on the label and have been found to contain traces of various toxins. Reported side effects include respirotary problems, nausea and diarrhea. Bee pollen from China should be especially avoided, due to the lack of quality control and tainted environs.
Seaweed
Seaweed, a catchall term for the
thousands of sea vegetables in existence, has been consumed by humans
for thousands of years. For prehistoric communities, seaweed is most
prominent in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, but is also a traditional
ingridient in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
The purpoted benefits of seweed include regulating blood sugar, lowering the risk of breast cancer and diabetes, and promoting weight loss. Dried seweed makes a decent salt substitute.
Seaweed has been known to occasionally disturp the gastrointestinal trct. There have been reports of cholera linked to eating raw seaweed. Too much seaweed can turn you yellow, due to the carotene content.
The purpoted benefits of seweed include regulating blood sugar, lowering the risk of breast cancer and diabetes, and promoting weight loss. Dried seweed makes a decent salt substitute.
Seaweed has been known to occasionally disturp the gastrointestinal trct. There have been reports of cholera linked to eating raw seaweed. Too much seaweed can turn you yellow, due to the carotene content.
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