Lentils Lentils include all these beneficial nutrients like fiber, protein, minerals and vitamins, they are still low in calories and contain virtually no fat. One cup of cooked lentils only contains about 230 calories, but still leaves you feeling full and satisfied. Lentils are a high-protein, high-fibre member of the legume family. Lentils grow in pods …
Celery is a superfood. Celery is a super-low-calorie food with some incredible micronutrients hidden within. A stalk is 95% water with some beneficial fibre and almost no carbs. there’s just 1g of net carbs per stick, so it’s ideal on a low-sugar ketogenic diet. Gout reduction. Lowering of cholesterol. Anti-inflammatory. Weight loss. Cancer prevention. Hormonal …
Nattō Nattō is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis var. Some eat it as a breakfast food. It is served with soy sauce, karashi mustard and Japanese bunching onion. Natto is the highest dietary source of vitamin K2 (the potent MK7 variety) with a huge 850mg per 100 gram serving (1000%+ of your RDA). …
Kiwi Fruit Kiwis are a superfood, packing a lot of flavour. They are nutrient dense and have many health benefits. Recent studies have linked eating kiwis to fighting DNA damage, boosting longevity and looking younger. They are high in vitamin C and vitamin E. In fact, a new version of vitamin E called δ-tocomonoenol was discovered …
Green peppers – gout relief Luteolin, a major component of celery, blocks the enzyme Xanthine oxidase that leads to uric acid formation. Xanthine oxidase (XO) catalyses hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid in human metabolism. Overproduction of uric acid will lead to hyperuricemia and finally cause gout.. Luteolin is one of the major components of celery and green peppers.
Sea kelp and seaweed Sea kelp is a natural source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E. With minerals including zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron,potassium, copper and calcium. It contains the highest natural concentration of calcium of any food, 10 times more than milk.
CoQ10 A five year study reveals that combining selenium with CoQ10 has been found to dramatically slash the risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Our body makes coQ10 naturally and it can be found in every cell of your body. It’s used for energy and it is also needed for cell growth and health. CoQ10 …
Anchovies Anchovies are a good source of crucial fatty acids, providing 300mg of omega-3 fatty acids in each 20g serving (5 small fillets). Although there is no set guideline for the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that you need each day, the recommend amount is 250–500mg of combined DHA and EPA, the two main forms …
Vitamin B5 Vitamin B5 is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. The main function of vitamin B5 is in the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein. CoA is part of the critical process of synthesising and breaking down fats …
Spinach The health benefits of consuming spinach include improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes, lowering the risk of cancer, reducing blood pressure, improving bone health, lowering the risk of developing asthma and more. Spinach is high in vitamin B3 (niacin reduces blood cholesterol and insufficient niacin in the diet can cause nausea, skin and mouth lesions, anemia, …
