What Are Super Foods?

A phrase that’s bandied around very freely today is that of the “super food.”  But what is actually meant by the term, and are the claims made by many, actually backed up by scientific evidence?

In many cases, claims made by those advocating the latest super food have little or no proven scientific facts.  However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that super foods and their health benefits should be ignored.  It simply takes a little common sense to understand the truth behind the hype, and include these highly beneficial foods in your diet. [Read more...]

Wheatgrass As A Super Food

Wheatgrass as a Super Food

Wheatgrass, the grass that grows from wheat berries, has quickly and recently become one of the most popular super foods and nutritional wonders. It is grown from wheat berries, and is typically juiced just after it has been cut. This allows the drinker to enjoy its high nutritional content; in fact, it’s nearly equivalent to two pounds of fresh green vegetables.
Wheatgrass contains most of the vitamins and minerals that are required for optimum health – containing both carbohydrates and proteins along with over 30 enzymes required for good digestive health. It is a great source of chlorophyll, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. It helps to deodorize the body by preventing bad odours and bad breath and even helps in eliminating food cravings which cause so many people to overeat. [Read more...]