Five Fashionable Ingredients For Energy And Beauty

2023 Author: Amber Richards | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 00:24

According to the new fashionable canons of a healthy lifestyle, today it is customary to get the missing vitamins and trace elements not from additives made in laboratory conditions, but from the gifts of nature rich in their composition - superfoods. The content of many useful substances in them is several times higher than in conventional products, and in addition to nutritional functions, there are also hidden bonuses for the body and beauty.

And most importantly, all of them are completely absorbed by our body, pleasantly raise mood and improve well-being. And do not think that these are rare and poorly studied products for humans. Honey and rose hips, familiar to us from time immemorial, are superfoods too. But globalization does not stand still, and now we have the opportunity to get all the best from different parts of the planet.

Kombucha

Under this strange name lies a familiar kombucha, which mothers and grandmothers grew in three-liter bottles. Now it is the most fashionable superfood of 2018, which, after its triumph in the United States, is rapidly resuming its popularity in Russia. All the shelves of American supermarkets are now lined with kombucha, and not popular in the early 2000s. Moreover, kombucha is now sold with different flavors and additives (naturally, natural): green tea, mint, fruits, hibiscus, lavender and many others.

Kombucha came to us from China, where this fermented drink has been drunk for centuries. Kombucha is a symbiotic life of yeast and bacteria that process sugar. The sweet and sour product of their life is kombucha. This drink has a lot of useful properties, the main of which is a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora. Plus, kombucha is rich in antioxidants that help cleanse the liver, which has a detoxifying effect on the entire body.

The drink is also appreciated for its light stimulating effect: the tannins from tea have a much milder effect on the nervous system than caffeine (see also: "What happens if you skip your morning coffee"). And finally, the best part is that kombucha can become an ally in the process of losing weight. Research shows that kombucha boosts metabolism, thereby reducing body fat, and further dampens hunger with its rich flavor and rich composition.

Spirulina

The microalgae spirulina has been known to the world for more than half a century, and after studying it, scientists have come to the conclusion that this remedy may be suitable for detoxifying the body. At least many vegetarians have included this product in their diets long ago. Ten grams of spirulina contains the same amount of protein as a kilogram of beef, and tens of times more antioxidants than citrus fruits.

In addition, due to its simple structure, it is quickly digested (within an hour) and contains all the components necessary for women: folic acid, vitamin A, B vitamins, iodine and iron. These elements are in short supply in almost all urban dwellers. Spirulina is also rich in digestive enzymes, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, copper and selenium. Spirulina is often added to sports nutrition, weight loss complexes, and new generation multivitamins. You can also buy it separately - in liquid form or in tablets.

Turmeric

The traditional Indian spice turmeric is used in its homeland mainly in cooking. All the beneficial properties of the product are contained in the extract - curcumin. It is under this name that you can find turmeric supplements in Western stores. Do not be surprised if you see another unusual name in the composition - peperine. Black pepper extract helps curcumin to be absorbed better.

As with spirulina, turmeric can have a detoxifying effect by helping the body rid itself of harmful toxins. But if spirulina is also known for its protein composition, then turmeric is a real hepatoprotector. It can also help the body fight the formation of body fat. Turmeric also has a beneficial effect on blood quality, helping the body to produce red blood cells, increase metabolism, promote better absorption of protein from food and restore intestinal microflora. All this can affect both the improvement of well-being and the appearance.

Sodium deoxyribonucleate (or sodium salt of DNA)

This substance normalizes, adjusts the work of the immune system, helps it to react faster to infection and fight it, which is especially important in the season of colds, flu and SARS. For several decades, serious work has been carried out to study the sodium salt of DNA, and it was found that it has many unique beneficial properties, including reparative, antiviral, immunomodulatory, antibacterial and even radioprotective effects, which is more than relevant in our age of global mobile communications.

Chia seeds

Chia seeds were originally used only in the culture of the Aztecs in Mexico, and now it is one of the most popular superfoods in the world, without which vegetarians and adherents of a healthy lifestyle cannot imagine their lives. They are high in calcium, omega-3 acids, magnesium, fiber, iron, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and, of course, antioxidants. Just two tablespoons of seeds will leave you feeling full for a long time. Chia seeds are soaked before use - so they can increase in mass twelve times and serve as an excellent base for smoothies and puddings. They can be simply soaked in water, added to porridge, juices, milk, sauces and even baked goods - the number of recipes with such superfood is limitless and limited only by your imagination (read also: “Five superfoods that were always at hand (but we did not notice) ").

Goji berries

In the East, goji is called the berry of longevity. It is known that this superfood originated in Tibet, spread in China, and recently gained popularity in the United States and Europe. It is interesting that goji berries first came to Russia two hundred years ago. In the 19th century, jam was made from them, without knowing anything about their useful properties.

And all this thanks to the super-rich composition: twenty-one minerals, eighteen amino acids, eight fatty acids, vitamins C, E and B groups, lenolic acid and four polysaccharides, which no other natural product known to the world contains anymore. In Western culture, goji berries are most widely used as a versatile dietary supplement and for weight loss. Goji fruits are sold in the form of dried berries, from which tinctures are made, added to any dishes from salads to soups, and eaten just like that as a dessert - they are sweet.

Taking care of proper nutrition, it is important to remember that our beauty, health, energy and activity are inseparable, everything is interconnected! And there are no trifles in this matter! Eat right, move, follow the rules of hygiene, get enough sleep, rest - in general, lead a full-fledged healthy lifestyle and always be the most beautiful, desirable and loved! At the same time, the beneficial effect of superfoods will definitely not go to waste.