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Complete Natural Wonder Foods

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB on Oct 07, 2016


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Some wonder foods found abundantly in many places around the world are natural health optimizers. These foods build health for a lifetime. Whether consumed in natural form or taken on supplemental basis their effects are indeed larger than imagined. They could prove to be the best anti agers, disease protectors and energy boosters if consumed regularly.

Aloe Vera Juice

For centuries aloe vera juice has been recognized for its various health benefits internally.Aloe vera juice provides anti-inflammatory action in the digestive system, it helps to detoxify the bowel, it neutralizes stomach acidity, and it relieves constipation and gastric ulcers. Aloe Vera approximately contains at least 75 nutrients and more than 200 active compounds including 20 minerals, 22 necessary amino acids, and 12 vitamins. Thirty ml of the juice daily can do wonders to overall health and immunity.


Cereal Grasses

They are high chlorophyll foods containing many nutrients and enzymes including the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). Superoxide dismutases are a class of enzymes that provide antioxidant defense to all cells. The cells are less susceptible to damage and inflammation.

Barley grass and Wheat grass are immune boosters and the best food for healthy digestion. Barley grass is especially beneficial for boosting energy levels, improving stamina, and provides vitality. Wheatgrass is especially beneficial for cleansing, restoring balance in the body, removing toxic metals from cells, and an immune booster.

Indian Gooseberry (Amla)

Amla or the Indian gooseberry is a storehouse of vitamin C. Just 100 g of amla contains 600 mg of this protective vitamin. Due to the presence of natural protectors, vitamin C in amla is not easily destroyed by heat and air. It is said that by just consuming one amla daily one can keep infections off for the rest of the year. The levels of vitamin C in amla can increase the good cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, and stabilize blood sugar levels and keeps skin and hair healthy.

Spirulina

The microalgae contain more chlorophyll than any other foods on the planet. Besides cereal grasses, microalgae are considered by most health experts to be the healthiest foods on the planet. In addition to chlorophyll, microalgae are a great source of complete protein, beta-carotene, enzymes, and nucleic acids (RNA and DNA).

Sprouts

Eating sprouts is like actually eating very young versions of entire plants. Sprouts are one of the densest sources of nutrition. They're rich in enzymes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytonutrients, proteins, fibre. Sprouts can be made from a variety of seeds, cereals. Some of the most power packed sprouts are of beans, green gram, chickpea, fenugreek, alfalfa. On sprouting the vitamins present are doubled, B vitamin and vitamin C content drastically increases.

Green Leafy Vegetables

Like other chlorophyll rich foods, green leafy vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and phytonutrients. They are abundant in calcium, betacarotene and iron. There are several types of green leafy vegetables and each provides its own set of unique beneficial nutrients. Common green leafy vegetables which provide abundant benefit include fenugreek, mint, coriander, radish leaves, cauliflower leaves, colocassia leaves, drumstick leaves, amaranth, spinach, shepu leaves.

Consuming 200 ml of a green juice daily can be ultimate natural medicine for vitality, skin, immunity and health.

Flax Seeds

Flax seeds are the best source of the very essential omega 3 fatty acids for vegetarians. Omega 3 fats aid in cholesterol reduction. Apart from that they are abundantly blessed with antioxidant properties almost 300 times more than that of some antioxidant rich vegetables like broccoli. Consuming two tablespoons of flax seeds daily can be a boon for heart health.

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds contain 50 percent fiber which helps control cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood and is very beneficial for diabetics. These seeds also contain an alkaloid which helps in reducing blood sugar levels.

Figs

Figs contain ficin, another protease (proteolytic) enzyme that eases digestion. Figs provide several other health benefits as well. They're an excellent source of fiber and a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Consuming 2 figs soaked in water every day before sleeping could be the best cleansing therapy for the GI tract.


Papaya

Papain is a group of proteolytic digestive enzymes found in papaya. It is a major ingredient in digestive enzyme supplements. Papain has shown to posses anti-inflammatory properties too. Papaya is an excellent source of several other nutrients including potassium, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

Ginseng

Ginseng is a perennial species known and appreciated for its pharmaceutical properties for almost 5000 years. It is a tonic for the whole body. Ginseng contains 12 types of bio-active chemical substances also known as ginsenoids. It contains panaxan, which diminishes the level of glycemia and increases the effect of insulin. Ginseng has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressive, hypotensive, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic and aphrodisiac effects. It also increases concentration and aids memory processes. It has a positive effect over blood circulation and it improves the function of lungs. It can revitalize weak bodies and reduce fatigue. It proves to be a perfect anti ageing herb.


Grape Seed Extract

Grape seed extract till date has proven to be the most potent antioxidant. It is an ideal antioxidant for the body. Amazing results have been seen in patients with neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, chronic fatigue and diabetes with its supplementation. It is by far the best optimizer in these diseases and has curative properties.

Grape seed extract offers antioxidants that are fifty times more potent than vitamin E and twenty times more potent than vitamin C when used with other supporting nutrients. Grape seed extract crosses the blood brain barrier easily and is able to get into fluid around the brain, spinal cord, and nerves most easily.

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