Everyone around us now is drooling over the “superfoods” due to increased awareness about health and issues. However, to everyone’s surprise (especially people chasing “top superfoods list” every year), there’s no food yet which gives all the required nutrients to the body. Therefore, rationally we don’t have any superfoods until now.
The term is a marketing stunt of manufacturers and promoters of healthy food items to impulse “a feeling of greatness” among people. But not to disappoint you at all, here is the all-time superfoods list for the body-conscious ones as obviuosly these are far better than the McPuff you had last night.
Winners of Top Superfoods List 20211 Acai Berries: Acai berries are nature’s purple gold offered by God. The superfood is generally founded on the acai palm trees, which usually grow around the rainforests of Central & South America. However, unfortunately, it would not be possible for this superfood to be available outside their home region because of a concise life. Still, you can access these in the form of powder, juice, or frozen puree form.
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Acai berries have numerous positive effects on our body, some of which are:
Although the fruit is safe for most people on the planet, acai berries should be consumed after prescription by pollen allergy patients.
2 Maca:Here, comes the super veggie from cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli family. Maca has recently gained immense popularity due to its ability to grow fertility among men. The superfood is available in powder or supplements form and generally grows in the Andes of central Peru. The research phase is still in its initial stage, and most of the test & experiments have done yet on animals only, sponsored by Maca producers.
Each Ounce of Maca powder gives:Acai berries have numerous positive effects on our body, some of which are:
Maca powder can contribute significantly in people’s health, out of which top benefits are:
Indeed, the superfood, Maca, offers invaluable benefits but people suffering from Thyroid should avoid taking it. Further, pregnant, breastfeeding women, and kids should take doctors’ prescription before consuming Maca.
3 Lucuma:The next on the list is the fruit native to South America, or nicknamed as “the gold of the Incas”. The superfood is a great & healthy alternative to sugar, along with the low GI index, and is rich in antioxidants. Further, the fruit is also packed with prominent nutrients like vitamin B1, B3, potassium, and more.
The fruit is available in powder form and is extremely popular among Latin Americans.Every 7.5 grams (or one tablespoon) of Lucuma powder gives
The top benefits of having the Lucuma powder in your routine are
So far, no side effects of Lucuma powder have been witnessed, but the research is at the starting phase. Thus, pregnant, breastfeeding women, and people on medications are advised to avoid the superfood.
4 Cacao:Cacao powder is a good counterpart of the cocoa powder and also comes from the same family. The difference is that cocoa is processed beans while Cacao is a cold-pressed form of cacao beans, thus preventing the loss of nutrients, which is lost in former due to heat processing. Further, the development of the superfood dates back to 5000 years ago during Maya civilization and is found majorly in South American trees.
The powder is the best alternative to your chocolate cravings without letting you gain high loaded sugar calories. Each Ounce of Cacao Powder or nibs includes:
Some of the top benefits of grabbing this amazing superfood are:
Although taking Cacao in safe amounts is good, but when taken in excess can cause insomnia, increased heart rate, excitement, over urination, and more. Further, some people at certain conditions are advised to avoid taking this superfood, like anxiety or before surgery. It can also create a mess in your stomach, initiating bowels related issues.
5 Camu Camu: Now the time is for this berry superfood, Camu Camu. The fruit is a local to Amazon rainforest but recently has gained immense popularity due to its amazing health benefits. The fruit is now widespread in the US, with many selling it in retail stores, both online and offline. It is available in only powder, juice, or pills form as the raw Camu Camu is tart, and is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, beta carotene, and more nutrients.
Each teaspoon of Camu Camu superfood contains:Here is the list of benefits a person gets after dosing of this superfood:
Since the superfood contains high antioxidants, it is advisable to use it in a limited amount, and excessive usage can cause health issues. Taking a prescription from a doctor in case of pregnancy, medication, or nursing might help.
Final WordsSo, these were the top 5 superfoods. The article attempted to break the convention and include genuine health-rich food items, packed with a lot of nutrients. This was the part I of superfoods list and the remaining five superfoods are in the next part here.
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