Super foods we should be eating:

When it comes to your health, nutrition is the most important factors.I constantly battle this. I have a huge sweet tooth. So instead of focusing on my vices, I am focused on what I can add to make things better. Even with exercise, nutrition makes up 85% of the results you see! I know I need to eat well, but with the chaotic schedule I follow, it can be tough to get in all of my essential nutrients and stay on track. If I want to boost my nutrients without having to feel deprived, especially in the beginning. So, what is a superfood ehh? A superfood can be defined by its above average nutrition density. These types of foods are especially rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, far more than most ordinary foods out there. Most importantly, superfoods have a direct and positive impact on your health. Think shiny happy people! 1. Goji berries This Himalayan super fruit contains plenty of essential amino acids, which are needed for repair and recovery of muscle tissue. It also hosts a large number of vitamins and minerals that support immune function, fight disease, and improve brain-to-body communications. Best of all, they taste amazing! Great for athletes and students! …ok, and everyBODY. Vitamin C helps to boost immunity Vitamin E supports heart health Antioxidants fight disease 2. Apple cider vinegar While some folks are turned off by the taste of vinegar, there is no denying the amazing health benefits that ACV, or apple cider vinegar does provide. Used since ancient times, vinegar has long been around as a health elixir. It contains an assortment of vitamins such as B6, C, and E as well as important trace minerals such as calcium, sodium, and magnesium. Helps with detoxification Reduces cholesterol Acts as a natural anti-bacterial/anti-microbial Balances Ph 3. Garlic That’s right: The thing that perfects our Italian dishes is a very well known superfood. When you eat garlic raw (I would recommend peeling the skin, and letting it rest on the counter for 15-20 minutes to collect all the healing benefits packed into those tiny cloves) you are taking advantage of a plethora of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The benefits that garlic can provide have been touted by people for many years. Protects you from cardiovascular disease Gives your immune system a boost Protects you from and disposes of harmful heavy metals Raw garlic is my go to when I feel under the weather. 4. Honey Honey is one of the oldest known superfoods to have been cultivated and used by ancient cultures. It truly has set the bar high for other superfoods as it contains an absurd amount of essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. Its impressive nutrient profile is second only to its proven medicinal benefits. Natural anti-bacteria that helps to fight infection Helps wounds to heal Acts as an anti-inflammatory (And many more benefits!) ****MY dad swore by garlic, apple cider vinegar and honey, LONG ago as an professional boxer! 5. Vita-mineral Greens Super food extraordinaire! Saving the best for last: Blend spoonful into a smoothie. Collect all your greens. Everything is packed into this mighty superfood. Hi energy, high vibrational food! XO, Meta-Maria!