Top Superfoods For Fat Loss, Health & Backwards Aging

There is not as much talk about these incredible superfoods as I would expect, given their AMAZING potential for fat loss, health, longevity and "backwards aging". Sure we hear a LOT about anti-oxidants in the mainstream media and how they can benefit our health but in all honesty, most of the truly simple superfoods are not often spoken of, mainly due to their lack of marketing potential to big companies.

So here is a list of my top superfoods to accelerate fat loss and make your body an energetic, lean machine!

• Goji Berries (also known as Wolf Berries), Acai Berries, Blueberries, Elderberries, Blackberries
• Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Turmeric, Garlic, Cumin Seeds
• Kale, Red Onion, Spring Onion
• Walnuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Pistachios
• Lentils & Beans
• Organic, grass-fed meats
• Broccoli, Cauliflower & Spinach

It's important to realize that the foods listed above are all "super-foods", but the quantities of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals differs with each one. It's also vital to understand that although one superfood like cinnamon has loads of antioxidants (see graph below), it's unlikely that you will eat more than a few teaspoons of it per day as compared with say, lentils of which you could easily eat half a pound or more.

ORAC values of selected super-foods as taken from www.oracvalues.com

These are all amazing foods which you should try to include in your diet as much as possible. Berries and nuts make a great snack food if you get hungry between meals and loads of the others can be used to flavor or garnish your meals regularly. If you do this, you will find fat loss is HEAPS easier and you will get a tonne of health benefits as well.

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