Superfoods
That Rejuvenate Mind, Body, and Spirit
When you select the right
combination of foods, your body gets the much-needed boost it needs to
sustain itself properly, even through those slumps later in the day.
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When
the goal is rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit, the method should
be based on smaller, more frequent snacks and meals. This
will help keep your energy levels on an even keel throughout the day,
and help regulate blood sugar levels to avoid spikes and dips.
When you select the right combination of foods, your body gets the
much-needed boost it needs to sustain itself properly, even through
those slumps later in the day. So dump those high sugar junk foods and
reach for the following foods and get that boost you need.
Just about any fresh fruit, especially with skins or seeds, such as
peaches, apples, pears, oranges, and strawberries, is going to be a
great source of vitamins and fiber. In the summer you can choose a
peach and get plenty of dietary fiber,
niacin (vitamin B3),
potassium, beta carotene and vitamin A, plus high amounts of vitamin C.
Niacin facilitates the processes involved with metabolizing fats,
proteins and carbohydrates. As a bonus, I guess, over 50 enzymes are
able to function properly because of this one vitamin.
In addition to regulating fluid balance, potassium helps maintain the
electrical stability of the cells of your heart and nervous system and
is important for cell and muscle growth.
Vitamin B12 plays a role in red blood cell formation, nerve function,
and metabolizing protein and fat.
A combination of dried apricots and almonds provides a high amount of
vitamin A, iron protein and dietary fiber. Both of these superfood
sources are low in cholesterol and sodium, and apricots are a great
source of potassium, which is important in regulating your body's fluid
balance. The vitamin A in apricots also contributes to healthy vision,
bone growth, and reproduction, and also helps fight infection.
Raisins, California or otherwise, are a healthy, low-fat,
low-cholesterol, and low-sodium snack with significant amounts of
potassium, phosphorus, copper, and iron. When mixed with
low-fat yogurt, you can also get riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin
B12, as well as a high amount of calcium, which is needed not only for
strong bones and teeth but which also plays a key role in the normal
functioning of the heart and other muscles.
Baby carrots and sesame sticks are a tasty treat which provides
significant amounts of beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate,
vitamin B6, iron, potassium, copper, and fiber. Beta carotene, which is
common to many superfoods, helps protect against diseases like heart
disease and some cancers.
We have mentioned Vitamin A, and beta carotene several times.
So, why are these two compounds of importance?
Well, beta carotene is a precursor of Vitamin A, which is important for
healthy skin, for better night vision, and which helps fight infection
and respiratory ailments.
Another important nutrient in many superfoods, folic acid, also known
as vitamin B9, is essential to human life, helping to form red blood
cells and break down proteins, and playing a key role in cell growth
and division. Vitamin B9 is also required to help form DNA and other
nucleic acids.
Good ol' peanut butter, spread on some whole grain crackers, provides
an excellent source of protein, iron, niacin, and fiber. Peanut butter
on celery is a classic snack, has great staying power, and the celery
itself, often recommended in so-called "negative calorie" diets is
stuffed with numerous vitamins, minerals, and is high in
fiber.
Low-fat string cheese is a good quick source of protein and calcium.
They come in easy-to-carry individual servings and you can add a piece
of fresh fruit for extra fiber.
As you can see, superfoods do not have to be tasteless and
unappealing. In fact, it can be simple to get many valuable
nutrients for adults and children with some delicious and nutritious
snacks.
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