Health benefits SuperFoods 1 Superfoods are Nutritional Powerhouse Foods They are loaded with phytonutrients that are nonvitamin nonmineral components in food that provide health benefits They are proven to help prevent and reverse aging cardiovascular disease type II diabetes hypertens ID: 578927
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Foods that have powerfulHealthbenefits!
SuperFoods
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Superfoods are Nutritional Powerhouse Foods
They are loaded with phytonutrients that are nonvitamin, nonmineral components in food that provide health benefits.
They are proven to help prevent and reverse aging, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, dementia, and extend your health span.Slide3
INTRODUCING THE SUPERFOODSSlide4
BroccoliOne of the most powerful foods in one’s dietary arsenal against cancer!Slide5
BeansLow-fat protein
FiberB Vitamins
IronPhytonutrientsSlide6
BlueberriesOne of the 3 major super
Superfoods!One of the foods highest in antioxidantsSlide7
Oats
It can lower serum cholesterol levels, especially LDLSlide8
ORANGES
Americas 1st
healthfood!Slide9
PumpkinOne of the most nutritionally valuable foods we have
Not a vegetable, but a fruitSlide10
WILD SALMONHasn’t been included in our diets like it should be
Rich in Omega-3 fatty acidsSlide11
Spinach
We have more information on spinach than any other potential candidate of nutrient health benefitsSlide12
TEA
CheapNo caloriesRelaxationTastes good
Lowers blood pressureReduces CancerSlide13
TomatoesExcellent source of lycopene, that helps prevent cancer, raises the SPF factor of your skin, helps prevent blindnessSlide14
TurkeyOne of the leanest protein sources
InexpensiveLower in saturated fat than chickenSlide15
Walnuts
Eating a handful of these a day may reduce your chance of having a heart attack by as much as 51%Slide16
YogurtContributes to the balance of microorganisms in the body
Digestible form of milk products that provide calciumSlide17
AvocadosOne of the most nutritionally-dense fruits per gram
Improves body’s ability to absorb nutrientsSlide18
CinnamonCinnamon functions as a “brain boost” Encourages cognitive ability
Is a glucose moderator and is antibacterialSlide19
Dark Chocolate
Has more flavonols than apples, cherries, red wine, and teaSlide20
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Reduces the risk for breast/ colon cancerLowers blood pressureImproves cardiovascular health
Good source of vitamin ESlide21
GarlicIt is a anti-inflammatory and has antiviral properties Has been used to treat stroke, cancer, immune disorders, arthritis, and cerebral agingSlide22
HoneyTreatment for respiratory diseases, skin ulcers, wounds, urinary diseases, and dandruff
Darker the honey, higher levels of antioxidantsSlide23
Kiwi
Helps prevent asthma, osteoarthritis and colon cancerReduces the risk of stroke, cancer, and heart diseaseSlide24
Onions
Reduce risk of heart disease by 20%Lowers risk of cancers of the lungs, brain, stomach and esophagusSlide25
PomegranatesThey have 2 to 3 times the antioxidant power of equal amounts of green tea or red wine!Slide26
ApplesHave been proven to be potent weapons against cancer, heart disease, asthma, and type II diabetes compared with other fruits and vegetables