Superfoods make it easier to get the nutrients that your body needs. These are foods that nature has loaded with nutritional necessities, all combined into one neat little package. They are packed with the big three for optimal health -- antioxidants, nutrients and fiber. 
| Antioxidants help to protect
the body against wear and tear, strengthen the immune system and help
to protect your muscles, bones and skin. They help to stabilize cell
damaging free radicals that form as we use energy and as we age. The
more antioxidants that we have in our bodies the less damage we’ll
sustain from free radicals. |
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| Nutrients included in
superfoods are the vitamins and minerals that tend to be lacking in
most American’s diets such as vitamins A, C and B folate and the
minerals magnesium and potassium, among others. Some superfoods may
also contain protein, good carbs, which digest slowly, and healthy fats
like omega-3s and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). |
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| Fiber aids in digestion,
improves the absorption of nutrients, increases the effectiveness of
insulin and helps you feel full while also decreasing the risk of
certain diseases. A diet high in fiber will help you maintain healthy
cholesterol and blood sugar levels. |
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