Zesttee Superfoods Guide
Want to know where to get quality superfoods at reasonable cost to improve your diet and health?
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The superfood of all superfoods is cacao (the dried seeds at the root of chocolate) is one of the highest sources of magnesium in nature, full of flavonoid antioxidants, calcium, zinc, copper and selenium. Cacao contains more antioxidants per gram than blueberries, goji berries, red wine, raisins, prunes and even pomegranates.
Cacao Nibs are small pieces of crushed cacao beans that have a bitter chocolate flavour. They are among the least processed of cocoa products with no added sugar. Cacao Nibs lower inflammation, boost immune health, promote blood sugar control, improve heart health, and help prevent cancer. Cacao Nibs can be added to foods like yogurt, oatmeal, nuts, coffee, milk, smoothies, etc.
Your gut microbiome consists of up to 1,000 species of bacteria mostly found in a "pocket" of your large intestine call the cecum. Although they weigh just 1 to 2 kg, there are roughly 40 trillion bacterial cell in your body (outnumbering 30 trillion human cells). Together they function as an extra organ in your body that impacts your digestion, immune system, brain, cardiovascular system, blood sugar, and weight.
Fermented foods like Miso, Kim Chee, Sauerkraut, and Yogurt supply healthy bacteria that improve your microbiome and reduce disease-causing species in the gut. Simply add fermented foods to your foods and enjoy yogurt with fruit or daily microbiome care.
Some of the healthiest fruits are berries. Blueberries contain polyphenols called anthocyanins that reduce oxidative stress and lower risk of heart disease. Blueberries also reduce the risk of diabetes and slow the rate of cognitive decline. Raspberries have polyphenols called ellagitannins that reduce oxidative stress. Strawberries reduce heart disease risk factors like cholesterol, triglycerides, and oxidative stress. They also reduce inflammation and help control blood sugar levels.
Fresh berries tend to develop mold quickly and are more expensive than frozen berries that retain nutrients well. So frozen berries are a better option that can be consumed direct from the freezer or thawed first. A delicious addition to any meal is frozen berries in greek yogurt with chia seeds, nuts, chocolate nibs, coconut oil, and other superfood boosters.
Grass-fed cows eat mostly grass while grain-fed cows eat mostly an unnatural diet based on corn and soy and are often given drugs like antibiotics and growth hormones to maximise growth. Grass-fed beef typically contains less total fat than grain-fed beef, up to 5 times as much Omega-3s, and twice as much Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA). Grass-fed beef also contains more carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidants.
Overall grass-fed beef is a better alternative for better nutrition without exposure to residue drugs common in grain-fed beef. Moderate consumption (once weekly) of unprocessed grass-fed beef is recommended for high-quality protein, creatine, CLA, beta-alanine, iron, and cholesterol which help maintain and grow muscle mass, reduce fatigue and improve exercise performance, and prevent anemia.
Cattle in Australia and New Zealand are predominantly grass-fed while only 5% of USA cattle are grass-fed over their lifetime.
Your body uses fat from your diet to form your cell membranes. When your diet is high in trans fats or damaged fatty acids like those found in unstable vegetable oils (corn, canola, sunflower), they are incorporated into the building blocks of your cell membranes. They also cause chronic inflammation which can lead to obesity, muscle loss, atherosclerosis, arthritis, and other diseases.
The healthiest oils for cooking and outright consumption are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (moderate heat) and Coconut Oil (high heat).
Nuts and Seeds are nutritional powerhouses, packed with abundant minerals, vitamins and nutrients. Almonds boost heart and gut health. Pistachios help reduce inflammation and improve blood pressure. Walnuts boost heart and brain health. Cashews help improve blood fat levels and reduce blood pressure. Pecans support heart health. Macadamia Nuts are high in healthy fats. Brazil Nuts are an excellent source of selenium. Hazelnuts and peanuts reduce heart disease risk.
Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fats and are effective for lowering blood sugar and reducing heart disease risk. Sesame seeds reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Pumpkin and Sunflower seeds are good sources of monunsaturated and omega-6 fats and may improve heart health.
Smart eating habits that include superfoods will definitely improve your nutrition and health without causing harm to your body. However it is not possible to consume the complete range of nutrients in high quantities on a daily basis for optimal health and therapeutic improvement of specific health concerns.
To ensure you operate at the highest performance levels possible for the long-term and address shortcomings early before they lead to major health problems, we recommend continual supplementation that targets improvement of specific areas of health. You can select well-researched curated supplement packs or personalise your pack by visiting our Daily Health page. Please reach out to us anytime with your questions.
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