With the new year, now is a breath away, you can make a great gift to yourself: To improve your diet and your health with 8 new super-foods that make breaking in various parts of the world for its beneficial properties.
The five servings of fruits and vegetables in our daily diet is one of the most classic precepts of healthy eating, applying and be old. So is eating fish 1-2 times a week, the attention to consumption of red meat, processed foods, sweets etc.
Together, however, with these habits, we can take some new ones, adding to our diet foods that experts believe may help us to reduce hazards and make our lives better and more qualitative - whether that means away from the possibility of cancer or alleviate the symptoms of menopause, etc.
The following super foods promise to protect and possibly improve our health and even preparing to become part of new food trends in 2012. So along with the list of promises that would make for the new year, create a new food list that contains the following.
Atzouki Beans: beans East
They are plentiful in East Asia and our country can be found in shops with organic products. They contain more protein and less fat than all other legumes and also show high levels of potassium, which helps reduce the risk of stroke and high blood pressure. Furthermore, dietary fiber helps the digestive process and zinc protects the body from inflammation of the joints and maintain levels of blood sugar at healthy levels.
Black Garlic: gastronomic miracle
The dark color is due to the fermentation process under high temperature, which lasts one month and has a sweeter taste of our famous garlic - so do not let the bad breath in which we are accustomed. Contains twice as much antioxidants than traditional garlic, and has high levels of a plant component (S-Allycysteine), which has been shown to prevent cancer. Experts say this is a new, powerful super food, which will succeed the wild salmon and berries, mainly because of the antioxidants.
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Spirulina: fills us with energy
The blue-green alga with a strange name makes splash in recent years and is expected to take off in 2012. The reason is that it is rich in iron and vitamin B12, helping us to maintain our energy and not feel tired. Moreover, it contains more vitamin A than carrots and a rich source of phytochemicals, which help reduce symptoms of menopause and osteoporosis, while reducing the risk of developing certain cancers. In Greece, spirulina is produced in the area of Thermal Nigrita Serres, part of which is, indeed, ideal for the production.
Taro (Jerusalem artichoke): rare in Greece, but beneficial
The name is misleading, since it is neither artichoke nor from Jerusalem. In fact it is a root vegetable cooked almost like potato and is very popular in Ikaria and Cyprus, where they prefer pork. The variety is rich in antioxidants and presents a very high iron levels, helping us to fight tiredness and keep the right pace in our metabolism. Simultaneously containing prebiotic fiber and rich in inulin, which helps health and bowel movements.
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Hemp seed: seed health
Along with the salmon and flaxseed, hemp seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, fatty necessary to treat inflammation and pain in joints, improve metabolism and heart health. Furthermore, a formula containing protein that passes more easily through the digestive process in relation to the protein we get from milk and eggs. Add the seeds in salad or shoulders kopaniste in a mortar and sprinkle them on food or your cereal. Hemp seeds can also be found in the form of oil-nut-flavored, which can be used in cooking or in salad dressing.
Fenugreek: and herb and spice
The Fenugreek is a plant with leaves that can be used as a herb and seed used as spice. It is considered that it may act aids in lowering cholesterol and improving the symptoms of diabetes, and it enjoys the feminine side ..., alleviating cramps and period pains, and symptoms of menopause. You will find on the shelves with organic products.
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Butter ghee: the 'clean' butter
Although it is high in fat, this 'purified' butter used in Indian cooking and consumption is increasing in Greece, is that it improves memory, digestion and stimulates the immune system. The ghee prepared sigovrazontas unsalted butter and getting the solid parts of milk "sit" at the bottom of the tank - beware, however, to consume in moderation.
Kia Seeds: Beneficial and anti-aging
If you feel that your energy leaving you, try these tiny dark seeds, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Experts indicate that these grains reduce blood pressure and the risk of inflammation, while slowing premature aging, reducing the damage of free radicals in skin. Sprinkle the seeds Kia in salads, sauces and dressing, add to stew and heat until softened and used as a spread on sandwiches or other recipes.
