Super Foods

Attention all chocolate addicts: True, chocolate has a lot of calories and fat – but it also has many nutritional benefits. For example, it has been linked in studies to improved mood and energy and to contribute to heart health. It is no accident that chocolate has long been used to provide comfort to body and soul!

One of the latest trends around the world is the popularity of raw and living foods. Diets rich in living foods are regarded as rejuvenating and almost magical, not only by celebrities but also by the common man. Living foods are regarded to be beneficial in supporting good physical and mental health, heightened energy levels and a slim and attractive body.

The cucumber has a reputation as a bland vegetable that doesn’t benefit your health much. But the truth is completely different: cucumbers contain a range of nutrients and phytochemicals – beneficial nutrient-like plant compounds – that may help prevent heart disease, cancer, and skin problems

According to the Whole Grains Council’s website, barley is one of the more important grains when it comes to the world’s food supply – fourth in fact after wheat, rice, and corn. Barley is a very nutritious grain, and has been studied extensively for its role in heart health.