As rates for heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s continue to go up, many people seem to be searching for a magic bullet they hope may give excellent health overnight. It is this pure fantasy that drug companies preys upon with its ever-increasing variety of pills that continue being pushed as cure-alls.
Excellent health does not happen overnight. A sound diet, exercise, adequete sleep, and stress reduction form the foundation for health and longevity. Diet has the greatest influence on our health, as exercise, sleep and stress reduction can not overcome a fast-food diet, for instance.
A diet rich in “superfoods” is important. The 7 superfoods listed below are aptly named. Each of them is high in what the body needs most: vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. A balanced diet of these components can promote weight loss and muscle gain, increase energy, and promote mental clarity. They can even help ward off cancer.
- Kale
- Acai Berries
- Coconut Oil
- Chia Seeds
- Lentils and Beans
- Blueberries
- Maca Root
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