Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate is a superfood loaded with Polyphenols. These Polyphenols are loaded with anti-oxidants which has anti-inflammatory as well as anit-viral, anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties.

Dark Chocolate helps to reduce the oxidation of LDL and increases HDL, lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, lowers blood pressure, increases blood flow and reduces the risk of some cancers.

Dark Chocolate is also loaded with vital minerals including copper, magnesium, potassium, calcium and iron.

The copper in dark chocolate is heart healthy and helps build collagen and a healthy skin.

Potassium in dark chocolate reduces the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

Magnesium helps reduce the risk of several chronic illnesses, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

Even though it is loaded with so many health benefits keep in mind that dark chocolate is high in calories and eating excessive amounts can lead to weight gain. So keep your serving size to about 100 calories 2-3 times a week. Balance the extra calories by eating less of other things.

Quinoa

Quinoa is an amino acid rich seed which is an excellent diet friendly and hunger fighting protein. It helps to fill you up with very few calories and stay full for a long time. This is considered as a complete protein source as it contains all the nine essential amino acids our body needs. One cup of Quinoa is packed with as much protein as four eggs.


Quinoa is also a good source of dietary fiber and rich in magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorous and promotes cardiovascular health, reduces hypertension and helps maintain blood glucose levels.


Quinoa is gluten free and is considered to be easily digestible and relatively allergy free.


Quinoa is a complete food as it contains carbohydrate, soluble and insoluble fiber, wide array of vitamins and minerals, amino acids, sugar, sodium, fatty acids and more. The carbohydrates in Quinoa release very slowly into your blood steam and provides a steady supply of energy and keeps you full, healthy and satiated.

So start adding this superfood to your diet and stay healthy!

Olive Oil

Olive oil is composed mainly of the mixed triglyceride esters of oleic acid and palmitic acid and of other fatty acids. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and is considered a healthy fat and provides a ton of health benefits.

• Olive oil is rich in polyphenols and provides excellent anti-inflammatory benefits for our body.
• Olive oil was also found to reduce oxidative damage to cells and hence may help in preventing cancer.
• Olive oil has excellent cardiovascular benefits. It helps to lower cholesterol and LDL levels in the blood. Olive oil contains the monounsaturated fatty acid oleic acid and antioxidants such as vitamin E and carotenoids, and oleuropein, that may help prevent the oxidation of LDL particles
• Olive Oil also helps to lower blood sugar levels and blood pressure.
• Secoiridoids is a kind of polyphenol found in olive oil that ensures our digestive health.
• Olive Oil supports bone health and is believed to help with better blood levels of calcium and bone formation.
• Olive Oil may help to improve cognitive functions.

Blueberries

Blueberry is an antioxidant superpower and is among the most popular super foods. It is one of the fruits which is native to North America. Fresh delicious blueberries are available in summer. The rest of the year you can enjoy the frozen ones. For most antioxidant power choose berries which are fully ripe. Blueberries are very delicate. So wash them just prior to use and be gentle while washing.

Blueberries are packaged with vital nutrients and provide a wide array of health benefits. They are rich in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin E and fiber. They are very very low in calories.


Super Antioxidant: Blueberry's antioxidant power helps protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and slows the aging process and enables a healthy immune system.

Boost Brain Power: It is also believed to help boost memory and prevent short term memory loss or Alzheimer's disease.

Lower Cholesterol: Blueberries help reduce cholesterol.

Lower Blood Pressure: Eating blueberries regularly can help reduce hypertension.

Heart Healthy: Blueberries are a heart healthy fruit and may help prevent strokes.

Cancer: Blueberries is also believed to reduce the risk of some cancers like ovarian cancer, colon cancer etc.

Urinary Tract Infection: Blueberries help in maintaining the urinary tract health and reduce the risk of infection.

Sinus Relief: Blueberries can provide relief from sinus.

Natural Pain Killer: Blueberries reduce inflammation and acts as a natural pain killer.

Varicose Veins: Blueberries help reduce the appearance of varicose veins.

Gout: Blueberries provide relief from gout.


Healthy serving Ideas:

• They are sweet and have a wonderful flavor. So just snack on the berries.
• Enjoy them on top of your favorite breakfast cereal or oatmeal
• Blueberry smoothies are great
• Top a cup of yogurt with blueberries for an excellent snack