drtbear1967
Musclechemistry Board Certified Member
Not all foods are created equal. Obviously. Here are 10 superfoods that you need to be incorporating into your diet yesterday.
[h=3]1. Organic Eggs[/h]
[h=3]2. Spinach[/h]
[h=3]3. Chia Seeds[/h]
As an aside, chia seeds have also shown to be hugely useful for people struggling with type 2 diabetes. In these individuals adding chia seeds to their diet led to decrease in blood pressure and inflammation.
[h=3]4. 100% Grass-Fed Buffalo Meat[/h]
[h=3]6. Salmon (Alaskan Wild Caught)[/h]
Why should you care about this you may ask? Well for one wild salmon tends to be leaner, containing 32% fewer calories and half the fat than farm raised on average. Makes sense considering all that swimming wild salmon do. They also contain greater levels of calcium, iron, and potassium. Plus they contain less sodium. Trust us, it’s not the end of the world if you go with farm raised, but it makes a difference.
[h=3]7. Black Rice[/h]
[h=3]8. Cauliflower[/h]
If you want to add a little something extra to your routine to help with those extra pounds you can also consider using a high quality fat burner in addition to the superfoods listed above. They don’t call them burners for nothing, these bad boys induce thermogenesis in the body to raise your metabolic rate and burn way more calories than you would naturally. And if you can’t help but snack a little too much, fear not. Most high quality burners should also contain a highly scientific fibrous complex that stops the body from craving those high calorie foods and cheat meals. Click here to check out our dedicated fat burners page.
[h=3]10. Raw Mixed Nuts (Soaked/Sprouted)[/h]
[h=3]1. Organic Eggs[/h]
- A pure source of protein
- Omega-3 fatty acids (yolk only)
- Packed with vitamins (e.g. Vitamin. B, E, and D)
- Biotin (great for hair, skin, and nails)
- Also contain potassium, choline, and folic acid
[h=3]2. Spinach[/h]
- Huge amount of vitamin-A (helps with immunity)
- Super antioxidant food
- Contains flavonoids (anti-cancer properties)
- High iron content
[h=3]3. Chia Seeds[/h]
- High level of omega-3 fatty acids
- Excellent source of fiber (10g in only 2tbsp)
- Rich in antioxidants
- Regulate insulin levels
- Gluten free (if you care about that sort of thing)
As an aside, chia seeds have also shown to be hugely useful for people struggling with type 2 diabetes. In these individuals adding chia seeds to their diet led to decrease in blood pressure and inflammation.
[h=3]4. 100% Grass-Fed Buffalo Meat[/h]
- Extremely lean source of protein (even lower calories, fat, and cholesterol than most fish and chicken)
- Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
- High Iron content
- Contains all of the essential amino acids making it a complete protein
- Gluten free, complex-carbohydrate source (quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain)
- High level of manganese (antioxidant)
- High level of magnesium
- High in fiber
[h=3]6. Salmon (Alaskan Wild Caught)[/h]
- High in Omega-3 fatty acids
- High quality protein source
- Contains selenium (helps with thyroid function)
Why should you care about this you may ask? Well for one wild salmon tends to be leaner, containing 32% fewer calories and half the fat than farm raised on average. Makes sense considering all that swimming wild salmon do. They also contain greater levels of calcium, iron, and potassium. Plus they contain less sodium. Trust us, it’s not the end of the world if you go with farm raised, but it makes a difference.
[h=3]7. Black Rice[/h]
- Contains the same antioxidants that are found in blueberries without the sugar
- Contains almost double the amount of fiber compared to brown rice
- Helps lower cholesterol
- Gluten free, complex-carbohydrate source
[h=3]8. Cauliflower[/h]
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Contains almost 4g of Fiber in just 1c!
- High content of Vitamin K (helps reduce inflammation)
- Tons of studies linking consumption of cauliflower (and other cruciferous veggies) to cancer prevention
If you want to add a little something extra to your routine to help with those extra pounds you can also consider using a high quality fat burner in addition to the superfoods listed above. They don’t call them burners for nothing, these bad boys induce thermogenesis in the body to raise your metabolic rate and burn way more calories than you would naturally. And if you can’t help but snack a little too much, fear not. Most high quality burners should also contain a highly scientific fibrous complex that stops the body from craving those high calorie foods and cheat meals. Click here to check out our dedicated fat burners page.
[h=3]10. Raw Mixed Nuts (Soaked/Sprouted)[/h]
- All-in-one food (protein, fat, and carbs)
- Vitamin E (helps lower cardiovascular risk)
- Omega-3 fatty acids (especially in walnuts)
- Rich in L-Arginine (may help improve blood vessel function)
- High in fiber
- Breaks down gluten
- Phytic acid is reduced
- Eases digestion
- Tannins are removed
- Vitamin absorption increases