Top 10 Superfoods and Tonic Herbs

SUPERFOODS…WHAT ARE THEY?

Superfoods are a class of the most potent, super-concentrated, and nutrient-rich foods on the planet. Superfoods have the ability to tremendously increase the vital force and energy of one’s body, and are the optimum choice for improving overall health – boosting the immune system, elevating serotonin production, enhancing sexuality, cleansing, lowering inflammation, and alkalizing the body.

TOP TEN SUPERFOODS AND TONIC HERBS

1. CACAO (RAW CHOCOLATE)

   Cacao, the seed/nut of a fruit of an Amazonian tree, is the highest antioxidantfood on the planet, the #1 source of antioxidants, magnesium, iron, manganese,

   and chromium. It is also extremely high in PEA, theobromine (cardiovascular

   support), and anandamide (“bliss chemical”).

   Raw chocolate improves cardiovascular health, builds strong bones, is a natural

   aphrodisiac, elevates your mood and energy, and increases longevity.

2. GOJI BERRIES (WOLFBERRIES)

   Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 5,000 years, goji berries are regarded as a longevity, strength-building, and potency food of the highest order.This superfood contains 18 kinds of amino acids, including all eight essential amino acids, up to 21 trace minerals, high amounts of antioxidants, iron, polysaccharides, B & E vitamins, and many other nutrients.

3. MACA

   A staple in the Peruvian Andes for thousands of years, this adaptogenic superfood increases energy, endurance, strength, and libido. Dried maca powder contains more than 10% protein and nearly 20 amino acids, including seven essential amino acids. Maca contains fivetimes more protein than a potato and four times more fiber.

4. HEMP PRODUCTS (EATEN IN RAW FORM)

   Hemp seeds are packed with 33% pure digestible protein and are rich in iron, amino acids, and vitamin E as well as omega-3’s and GLA. Hemp is a perfect food for growing children and adults looking to increase protein intake.

5. SPIRULINA AND AFA BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

   Spirulina is the world’s highest source of complete protein (65%). Spirulina provides a vast array of minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients, and enzymes. AFA blue-green algae is a wild-grown superfood that is made up of 15% bluepigmented phycocyanin, which, according to Christian Drapeau in his book Primordial Food, increases our internal production of stem cells. Both spirulina and blue-green algae are vital superfoods.

6. BEE PRODUCTS (HONEY, POLLEN, AND PROPOLIS)

   Bee pollen contains nearly all B vitamins, especially vitamin B9 (folate) and all 21 essential amino acids, making it a complete protein.Honey, in its organic/wild, raw, unfiltered states, is rich in minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, and enzymes, and is one of the highest vibration foods on the planet. If your metabolism can handle sweeteners, honey is the best. Russian research indicates that honey is a longevity superfood.  Bee pollen is the most complete food found in nature.

7. CAMU BERRY

   Camu berry is the highest vitamin C source on the planet. It’s great for rebuilding tissue, purifying blood, and enhancing immunity and energy. Camu berry is one of the best anti-depressants, immune building, and eye-nourishing superfoods in the world.

8. SEA VEGETABLES (KELP, DULSE, NORI, ETC.)

   Rich in life-giving nutrients drawn in from the ocean and sun, sea vegetables help remove heavy metals, detoxify the body of radioactive iodine, provide numerous trace minerals, regulate immunity, and decrease the risk of cancer.Sea vegetables benefit the entire body and are especially excellent for the thyroid, immune system, adrenals, and hormone function.

9. MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS (REISHI, CHAGA, ETC.)

   High in polysaccharides and super immune enhancing components, medicinal mushrooms are one of the most intelligent adaptogenic herb/superfoods on the planet! They have also been proven effective in healing cancer and a variety of other ailments2.

10. ADDITIONAL SUPERFOODS & SUPPLEMENTS

• MSM
• Digestive and Metabolic Enzymes
• Mangosteen Powder
• Marine Phytoplankton
• Activated Liquid Zeolite
• Ormus
• MegaHydrate
• Crystal Energy
• Krill Oil (not vegan, lowest on the food-chain, a source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids)

I use superfood as much as I can in my smoothies, salads or general cooking to boost nutritional value in my meals.