super food

Super food;

What is super food?
Super food is ........

Rich in Antioxidant
No fat
Rich in Dietary Fibre[Most of the fruits and veg]
Traces of minerals[green leaves]
Rich in Phytonutrients[ex:Carrot, tomato,broccoli,Beetroot, pepper and Berries group]
and also Carotenoids[ to prevent development of early ARMD or neovascular ARMD, a more severe form of the illness associated with vision loss]
Vitamins A, B,C and E
Cardioprotective components
Falvanol [berries group]
Tanin[berries group]
kaempferol [Tea,spinach,Kale and onion]
flavone luteolin [Citrus group]
Allicin[garlic]

Why they are required??

To fight with free radicals develop in the human body which are the major reasons for various cancers, ageing, Cardio varcular deseases, Chronic illnesses and other serious illnesses related with brain and eyes as well.

They are rich in various cancer preventing agents like ellagic acid to prevent the bile acid to transform into cancer causing agent. The chemicals released when we eat this super food are useful to trigger a program is the body chemistry which will prevent the rapid growth of cancer cell growth in the body. [tomato,beetroot, carrot, radish, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, apple and berries, Green tea]

Due to richness dietary fibre improve the digestion. [apple,peach, green leaves,lychee,mange,satsumas,melon and Orange]

Stimulate the immune system. Heal the skin in healthy form by retaining lot of water in it. [ex:tomato,melon,chow chow,squash,bottle gourd,pumpkin etc]

They help to abosrob the iron and helps in preventing anemia.[tomato,orange,beetroot and carrot, spinach as well]

The presence of allicin helps to reduce the cholesterol.ex garlic.

Seeds and nuts: Rich in mononaturated/monostaurated fats helps to prevent osteoporosis


Dietary fibre: Insoluble fiber possesses passive water-attracting properties that help to increase bulk, soften stool and shorten transit time through the intestinal tract. Soluble fiber undergoes metabolic processing via fermentation, yielding end-products with broad, significant health effects.
Ex: whole grain food,plums and any fruit veg along with their skin.

Omega3 acids: good for brain health Salmon


As we all know most of the veg and fruit come under this group, Blue berries is in the top most.

List1:Oats, seeds, watercress, red peppers, mackerel, herring, salmon, tuna, berries (especially blueberries), eggs, winter squash, beetroot, broccoli, sweet potatoes, red wine, live yoghurt, pomegranate juice, dark chocolate, turkey, tomatoes, brown rice, almonds, green tea, ginger, rhubarb, linseed, avocado, wheatgrass, durian fruit.

List2:Blackcurrants [9]
Wolfberries aka Goji Berries[10]
Cacao, Raw chocolate [11].
Blueberries[12]
Raspberries [13]
Bilberry [14]
Coffee Berry [15]
Bee Pollen [16].
Açaí.[17]
Aloe Vera [18].
Probiotics [19]
Noni Fruit [20]
Yacon Root[21]
Maca [22]
Rose hips [23]
Watercress [24]
Papaya [24]
Soy (see also Soybeans#Promotion as health food)[24]
Flax seed [25]
Broccoli [26]
Alfalfa sprouts[27]
Oranges [28]
Spinach [29]
Tomatoes [30]
Walnuts [31]
Blue/Green algae[32]
Chlorella[33]
Spirulina[34]
Avocado[35]
Olives
If we keep browsing we can find various lists which covers mostly fruit,veg, beans,pulses,seeds,nuts,egg,fish and red wine. So staying vegetarian and having lots of red grapes in place of red wine would be the best for those who have diet restrictions and want to be environment friendly. For non veg group there is an extra option of having lots of fish to their diet. Having Red wine is personal decision!!!

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/vitamins/super_foods.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6252390.stm