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Health, beauty, diet & fi tness Four superfoods to try now
Looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle for Spring? As Sam Lewis discovers, add these nutrient-rich foods to your diet and you’ll be off to a good start
10 MARCH 2019 • HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS
BLUE MAJIK Derived from spirulina, this sky-blue powder is a potent cocktail of chlorophyll, B vitamins, iron and protein, with anti-infl ammatory and antioxidant properties too. Some experts claim it has 22 times more iron than spinach, fi ve times more beta-carotene than carrots and six more antioxidants than blueberries, but while it may be good for you, in a raw powder form, it can smell and taste a little like pond water. Best mixed with fruit or juice- based smoothies, or add it to your coff ee, a yoghurt or even a hummus or cheese spread.
KELP/KOMBU Heston Blumenthal said the NHS should season patient meals with this vitamin-packed sea vegetable. A natural source of magnesium, iron and calcium, it also contains iodine, which is important for thyroid function. While some say it helps with weight control, as it’s a natural diuretic, it can also help alleviate that uncomfortable bloating sensation. Make sure the seaweed you buy is harvested from clear waters, free from heavy metals and pesticides, for example, Just Seaweed, which is harvested from the Isle of Bute on the west coast of Scotland.
CHAGA MUSHROOMS Found growing on birch trees in cold climates in countries such as Siberia, Canada and Alaska, chaga mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for years, often consumed as a tea. T ought to be one of the world’s most potent antioxidants, the mushrooms help fi ght against cell damage caused by free radicals or oxidants. T e fungus is also reported to have immune boosting and anti-viral capabilities. Other studies suggest it can lower cholesterol and ease infl ammation. Make your own tea or buy ready-made.
GHEE BUTTER Used in Indian and Pakistani cultures for thousands of years, ghee is made by boiling the milk solids from butter and is readily available in many mainstream supermarkets these days. If eaten in moderation (you don’t need to use much as it has an intense fl avour), the healthy fats can aid weight loss and reduce cholesterol. Rich in conjugated linoleic acid, ghee can also protect against cancer and diabetes while another component, butyric acid, can help promote immunity and help those suff ering from digestive disorders.
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