Superfood - myth or truth? Are there products that can be used to improve digestion, appearance, beauty and overall health?
We decided to deal with this together with a specialist, so we invited nutritionist Oleksandr Petin to share information about superfoods. Oleksandra has 5 years of experience in nutrition, specializing in working with women's health (normalization of the cycle, absence of pain) and improving the digestive system to eliminate deficiency conditions.
Superfood: Value for improving digestion
Superfoods are foods that contain more vitamins, minerals, and other trace elements than average foods. They should be a mandatory part of a healthy diet to eliminate deficiency conditions and improve well-being.
Superfoods are bright representatives of products of plant origin . They can be divided into berries (goji, acai), seeds (chia, flax, hemp), algae (spirulina, chlorella), roots (lucuma, maca), young shoots (barley, wheatgrass), teas ( matcha ), cereals (quinoa , amaranth), beans (cocoa) and others.
For ease of transportation, many of them undergo freezing and sublimation processes and are often presented in the form of powders. In this form, nutrients are even more concentrated.
Superfoods are added to ready-made meals or eaten in their pure form, it is especially popular to add them to smoothies, drinks and desserts.
We talk about how to prepare delicious drinks and desserts from matcha in the "Matcha recipes" section.
TOP 3 superfoods for daily use
I share my top of the most nutritious products and superfoods that can be added to the diet every day.
- Turmeric. A powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric stimulates the gallbladder and pancreas, improving food digestion. In addition, the superfood stimulates the brain and improves metabolism.
- Dog-rose. In terms of vitamin C content, rose hips surpass black currants and lemons. It is an anti-inflammatory, diuretic and choleretic agent. Catch the recipe for a healthy drink with rose hips: pour boiling water in a glass thermos to the very top of a handful of berries (without hairs), close the lid tightly and leave overnight. In the morning, drink as usual tea (at the same time, avoid any contact of tea with metal - a spoon or metal cups).
- Matcha tea. A superfood and antioxidant that lowers cholesterol, promotes concentration, increases energy levels, and has a positive effect on immunity. Contains iron, potassium, calcium and a significant amount of protein. Matcha powder can be used to enrich other dishes and baked goods.
Read about the power of antioxidants in the article "Free radicals VS antioxidants: impact on health".
Not only superfoods: general recommendations for improving digestion
In addition to using superfoods, it is necessary to follow the rules of a healthy diet. They are quite simple, but extremely important for good digestion, well-being and overall health of the body. Catch the most important ones 👇
- eat all protein foods (meat/fish/egg/seafood/legumes) with a variety of greens and vegetables;
- choose cold-pressed vegetable fats : avoid margarine, rapeseed oil, palm oil, sunflower refined, hydrogenated fat in your diet;
- give preference to whole grains and vegetables in carbohydrates;
- consume at least 1 superfood per day ;
- at least once a day , eat fermented foods : sauerkraut, kimchi, fermented pickles (without vinegar), coconut yogurt, kombucha, water kefir and coconut milk kefir.
Superfood from Matcher.store: matcha kefir soda
Yes, in addition to matcha tea itself, you will find another one in our catalog. Absolutely unique and the coolest summer drink — Matcha kefir-soda.
Why should you try matcha water kefir?
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Rich in probiotics This drink is a true source of beneficial microorganisms that contribute to strengthening your health. It contains up to 2.5 billion probiotics that help maintain the balance of intestinal microflora, improve digestion and boost immunity.
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Suitable for any type of food. Regardless of your dietary preferences, this drink will be the perfect choice. It does not contain caffeine, milk and any artificial additives, which makes it a completely natural product. You can enjoy it on any diet, such as vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.
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Rich in antioxidants. Thanks to the addition of matcha and chlorophyll, the drink is packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body. It helps prevent cell aging, improve skin condition and overall health. Drinking this drink can become your secret to a healthy and youthful appearance.
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Great taste and refreshing effect. In addition to all the useful properties, this drink has an incredibly pleasant taste that will refresh you even on the hottest day. The combination of natural ingredients creates a unique taste bouquet that you will want to experience again and again.
