Superfoods with Claire Grieve
Superfoods are plant-based foods that are jam-packed with nutrients. Enhancing your meals with superfoods will help you find natural energy and vibrance. Celebrity yoga instructor and health coach Claire Grieve ran us through some of her favorite superfoods for daily use. Add these superfoods to your smoothies or salads for an extra boost of healthy vitamins, mineral, and antioxidants.
Apple Cider Vinegar
ACV helps to balance your pH level and is a remedy to many ailments. Take a tablespoon everyday and you might find that many digestive problems diminish and that your energy soars.
Avocados
Avocados pack in more calcium than bananas. They’re loaded with good fats, vitamin C, K and B6, which boost your energy and keeps you feeling satisfied.
Bee Pollen
Bee pollen is considered an immune enhancer that also boosts vitality. Enjoy the energy and digestive benefits from this powerful superfood.
Blue Green Algae
Blue green algae provides a balanced and complete source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. It aids in detoxification, reduces inflammation and improves energy and endurance.
Cacao
Not only does it taste delicious, but cacao also boosts energy and burns fat. It is also a rich source of magnesium.
Chia Seeds
Loaded with essential amino acids, chia seeds can support your hair, skin and nail health, your heart, and so much more.
Cinnamon
More than just delicious flavoring, cinnamon may balance blood sugar, decrease inflammation and help PMS symptoms.
Cordyceps
The benefits of these mushrooms are profound. Most importantly, they work at the cellular level to help soothe your adrenals so that you can better manage your stress.
Goji Berries
Goji berries are a great source of antioxidants that can also improve mood and stamina.
Turmeric
Aside from taking in supplemental form, turmeric can be made into a tea or thrown into the oils you cook with to spice up flavor. The potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of turmeric make it a must-add to any regimen.
Spirulina
Spirulina is especially beneficial for vegetarians because of its high iron content. Made up of protein and essential amino acids, spirulina can help lower blood pressure, detoxify your body and boost your overall energy.
Wheatgrass
Providing chlorophyll and a boost of nutrients, wheatgrass will give you a blast of energy. As a bonus, it’s packed with iron, calcium, and magnesium.
One of the most important components of eating for health is variety! Switch up your superfoods from time to time so that you’re getting healthy doses of a wide array of nutrients.