4 Superfoods That Will Give You a Super Boost

Flax Seed, ground

Some call it one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet.  There's some evidence it may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes.  That's quite a tall order for a tiny seed that's been around for centuries.


Although flaxseed contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its primary healthy reputation to three of them:

• Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been showed to have heart healthy effects.  Each TB of ground flaxseed contains about 1/9 grams of plant omega-3s.

• Ligans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities.  Flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.

• Fiber.  Flaxseed contains both the soulble and insoluble types.

Recent studies have suggested that flaxseed may have a protective effect against breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.

Source: WebMD

Goji Berries

The goji berry is also called the wolfberry. It is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hopes of living longer.

Over time, people have used goji berries to try and treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, and age-related eye problems. Goji berries are eaten raw, cooked, or dried (like raisins) and are used in herbal teas, juices, wines, and medicines.

Research shows that eating berries, like blueberries, acai berries, cranberries, strawberries and cherries, offer definite health benefits.  It may be because berries like the goji berries are filled with powerful antioxidants and other compounds.  Goji berries also have compounds rich in vitamin A.
Source: WebMD

Chia Seeds


Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. That makes sense, as chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.  Chia seeds are an unprocessed, whole-grain food that can be absorbed by the body as seeds (unlike flaxseeds). One ounce (about 2 tablespoons) contains 139 calories, 4 grams of protein, 9 grams fat, 12 grams carbohydrates and 11 grams of fiber, plus vitamins and minerals. The mild, nutty flavor of chia seeds makes them easy to add to foods and beverages. They are most often sprinkled on cereal, sauces, vegetables, rice dishes, or yogurt or mixed into drinks and baked goods. They can also be mixed with water and made into a gel. 

Honey, Raw

When buying honey, look for  raw and organic honey that has not been processed and is stored in glass jars.

Honey is used for cough,asthma, and hay fever. It is also used for diarrhea and stomach ulcers caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) bacteria. Honey is also used as a source of carbohydrate during vigorous exercise
Some people apply honey directly to the skin for wound healing, burns,cataracts and diabetic foot ulcers. Topical use of honey has a long history. In fact, it is considered one of the oldest known wound dressings. Honey was used by the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides in 50 A.D. for sunburn and infected wounds. Honey’s healing properties are mentioned in the Bible, Koran, and Torah.
In foods, honey is used as a sweetening agent.
In manufacturing, honey is used as a fragrance and a moisturizer in soaps and cosmetics.
Source: Be Well Buzz