The benefits of superfoods

Today's medical experts agree that diet plays a very important role in our health, both in terms of prevention and cure. And if we refer to Canada's Food Guide, we're encouraged to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, as well as whole grains and plant-based protein foods. On the face of it, this repeated message is likely to have a positive impact on our health..^{2, 3, 4}

However, the pace of modern life means we have to take shortcuts by reducing the time we allocate to preparing our food, which adds a dilemma since it's our health that's at stake. We all agree that all the diseases of civilization (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, etc.) are directly or indirectly linked to what we eat. And the food industry, which offers us ready-made solutions to compensate for this lack of time, does nothing to protect our health capital.

The primary indicator of our health is the energy we have to carry out our daily activities, and our diet is largely responsible for this. The challenge is to balance our diet throughout the different stages of life (childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age) and to be attentive to the seasons and times of low energy or even illness..^{4, 5, 6, 7}

Food is the source of our energy and immunity. Our body's cells are constantly renewing themselves; in six months, the majority of our cells disappear and are replaced by others. So our body, as it is today, is made up almost entirely of what we've eaten in the last six months. If we've eaten good-quality proteins, fats and carbohydrates, chances are our bones, teeth, muscles, blood, nervous system and immune system are in great shape..^{3, 6}

The nutrients in our diet are down:

• Modern agriculture is often at the expense of nutritional value
• fruit is picked before ripening
• consumption of vitamin-poor canned, frozen and refined foods is on the rise
• transport and storage times are getting longer and longer
• cooking techniques are often destructive of precious nutrients.
• Etc.¹

For those who are aware of the importance of a good diet, but who don't have as many opportunities to respect the rules of a balanced diet every day, supplementation with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc., can be a precious help in keeping the body in good health..^{5, 6}

The benefits of superfoods

What are superfoods?

A superfood is a food containing a very high quantity of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients. These foods are recognized for their rich nutritional profile and add power to the foundation of a healthy diet. What's more, superfoods can be part of our daily diet.

Find out more: Our berry and superfood smoothie bowl recipe

To this day, many people still claim that they don't breakfast in the morning for lack of appetite. Before coming to any conclusions, it would be a good idea to review your eating habits during the evening as a first step.

The benefits of Greens+

The superfood Greens+ from Genuine Health could be a great way to start your day. For example, add a serving to a smoothie with fresh or frozen berries at your discretion.

Did you know that the superfood Greens+ is a synergistic blend of 23 essential plant nutrients?

• These green herbs are bursting with chlorophyll such as organically grown alfalfa, barley grass and wheat
• It also contains soluble and insoluble fibers such as pectin-rich apple fiber, brown rice germ and bran for intestinal health
• Legumes such as organic soybeans
• Mineral-rich algae such as chlorella (a green freshwater microalgae), spirulina (a blue-green algae) and seaweed (a purple Atlantic marine plant).
• Probiotics with several strains to colonize the entire digestive system (L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus type A, L. bifidus, etc.).
• Fructo-oligosaccharides, which serve to nourish the "good" intestinal bacteria without breaking down into sugar
• Bee pollen to support the immune system
• Plants and their extracts such as milk thistle for liver health, Siberian ginseng to modulate the nervous system's response to stress, licorice root to support adrenal gland activity, ginkgo biloba, green tea and grape extract (skin, seed and stem) as antioxidants
• lecithin (phosphatidyl-choline) to cleanse the arteries and liver.³

Other benefits of Greens+

• Balances PH
• Helps rid the body of toxins
• Cleanses the colon
• Improves the digestive system
• Increases energy
• Calms cravings
• Improves cognitive functions
• Supports the immune system
• Acts as an anti-inflammatory
• Slows aging
• Etc.^{3, 7}

Take a quality green beverage Greens+ or other green beverage is a convenient way to ensure that you're consuming a range of exceptional superfoods every day, allowing you to take advantage of extremely rich food groups, plants and sea vegetables that might not otherwise be part of your daily palette.

Green beverages are quickly and easily absorbed. They act as a natural tonic without caffeine or sugar, and are rich in natural antioxidants and phyto-nutrients.

They are free from preservatives, artificial flavours, artificial colors and GMOs.

Superfoods for unlimited health! 

About the author

Marie Couture, Certified Naturopath

Specialized in :

• Digestive disorders
•  Inflammation
• Hormonal problems
• Stress management

References :

1. Aubert Claude, Tell me how you cook, and I'll tell you how you feel.TerreVivante, 1987, 159 pages

2. Béliveau Richard Ph.D. Foods against cancerTrécarré, 2005, 213 pages

3. Graci Sam, Crisafi Daniel-J N.D, M.H, Ph.D, Superfoods, A harvest of energy that can change your lifeChenelière/McGraw-Hill,1998, 282 pages

4. Joyeux Pr. Henri, Joyeux Jean, Manger mieux et meilleur de 0 à 100 ans (in French only)éditions du Rocher, 2017, 326 pages
5. Le Cren Frédéric, AntioxidantsLes Éditions Quebecor, 1999, 223 pages
6. The Anti-Aging Food GuideFondation pour l'avancement de la recherche Anti-âge, 2000, 96 pages
7. https://www.fdfitness.ca/greens/
8. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maladie_li%C3%A9e_au_mode_de_vie