WHAT ARE SUPERFOODS & WHY EAT THEM?


Foods which are very high in essential nutrients are called superfoods and they can help us reach optimum levels of health by providing us with the vitamins and minerals which are missing from our diet.

Superfoods are an excellent way to make up for dietary deficiencies. Even if you are eating a 100% organic diet you will still not be able to get all the nutrients you need from your food due to unsustainable, profit driven agricultural practices which have seriously depleted our soils and hybridised our food .

Many nutritionists claim that deficiency is worse than toxicity. Even though toxic build up needs to be dealt with, in some ways the body can cope with a certain amount of toxicity. However, mineral, vitamin, protein, fat or even enzyme deficiencies can have a serious and immediate impact on your health.

Recent research has shown that most Americans are protein deficient at a cellular level and that includes meat eaters. Somehow the protein isn’t getting to our cells. As for minerals and vitamins most people fall way below the levels of what is required for optimum health.
Fruit which was once highly mineralised and low in sugar has now been so hybridized that it is nothing but a seedless sugar trap. For example; wild bananas, oranges and strawberries are highly mineralised and much lower in sugar than their commercially grown counterparts and that includes organic!
In one of his many experiments on mineralisation a brilliant research scientist called Maynard Murray found that hens who were fed food containing the full complement of organic minerals grew larger, laid larger eggs, exhibited perfect health, were free from disease and remained calm when approached by men. The control group of hens who were fed the same food with a depleted mineral content were nervous when approached by the flock tender, exhibited disease such as slipped tendons and worms and several died of unknown causes. None of the mineralised chickens died. These experiments were repeated with many other animals and crops with astounding results.
Maynard Murray's research is truly ground breaking and has been almost totally overlooked. (for fascinating reading check out his book “Sea Energy Agriculture”)


 

POWER MIX – The Ultimate Superfood Mix (With or Without Bee Pollen)
This is a highly concentrated all-organic superfood combination of protein, amino acids, fats, enzymes, minerals and vitamins. It contains organic Hemp Seed Meal, which helps reduce carbohydrate cravings and is excellent for weight loss (or balancing of weight); organic Spirulina, the protein and mineral powerhouse; organic Peruvian Maca Powder for energy and stamina; organic Pepitas (pumpkin seeds), very high in zinc and tryptophan; and Wild Eucalyptus Bee Pollen, an alkaline food considered by nutritionists to be one of the most complete foods found in nature. It is available with or without bee pollen. Recommended usage is one to three tablespoons a day in shakes or sprinkled on other food.*

ORGANIC HEMPSEED MEAL – The Most Absorbable Form of Protein, Great Source of Essential Fatty Acids; a Body Balancer Helping with Weight Loss
Hempseed is the most absorbable form of protein containing all 10 essential amino acids. It’s the world’s most powerful supply of essential fatty acids in the perfect balance for your body. These essential fatty acids (Omegas 3, 6 & 9) are needed for balanced brain chemistry and so hemp seed is highly recommended for diminishing depression and anxiety. It’s also the ultimate detoxing food and a fantastic carrier of oxygen. It will help you reduce those sugar cravings and naturally balance out your blood sugar levels. For this reason it will really assist you in losing weight.*
* The Australian government requires hemp seed products to be sold only as pet food. Unfortunately, Australia is the only western country on the planet which has banned hempseed for human consumption. So for now you are only allowed feed this product to your pets!

ORGANIC SPIRULINA – The Protein, Vitamin and Mineral Powerhouse
Spirulina contains the most powerful combination of nutrients ever known in any grain, herb or food. It is an exceptionally good protein source, and contains most of the essential minerals and vitamins, particularly iron and B vitamins. Spirulina Beta Carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots and one of the richest sources of protein containing all the essential amino acids and yet extremely low in calories. Apart from mother’s milk Spirulina is the only other whole food that contains Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA). A mineral powerhouse, Spirulina is rich in iron, magnesium and many trace minerals in a very absorbable form.

ORGANIC PERUVIAN MACA POWDER – Great for Energy, Libido, Strength and Stamina
Like all the best supplements, Maca is not concocted in a laboratory somewhere, but is a root vegetable that grows in the Andes Mountains of Peru. Maca is wonderful for increasing energy, strength and stamina. For a start, it is full of minerals, vitamins, and protein, containing many of the essential amino acids, and particularly rich in calcium and magnesium, so it can help to deal with any deficiencies in the diet. Due to its high calcium levels, it’s often used to treat osteoporosis and bone density problems. It is very popular among both men and women for its ability to balance hormones. So it is often taken by women suffering during menopause or with PMT, and it increases libido (it’s sometimes known as Peruvian Viagra!). It also helps with fertility issues. Because it gives you such a boost, it is particularly helpful for people who suffer from chronic fatigue or depression.

WILD EUCALYPTUS BEE POLLEN – The King of Foods
Our bee pollen is wild Eucalyptus pollen from Western Australia; one of the cleanest environments in the world. Bee pollen is an alkaline food considered by nutritionists to be one of the most complete foods found in nature and is a rich source of high-quality protein since it contains all the essential amino acids. Bee pollen contains vitamins A, B, C, and E, and is extraordinarily rich in most of the B vitamins, including folic acid (folate). Some of the minerals included in bee pollen include: barium, boron, calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Bee pollen contains over 5,000 enzymes and the phytonutrients (such as co-enzymes, bioflavonoids, phytosterols, and carotenoids) found in bee pollen number in the thousands. Bee pollen is 15% natural lecithin.(Warning: some people have an allergic reaction to bee products including pollen)

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) – The Natural Solution for Pain that Also Helps Reverse Aging
Everyone is deficient in sulphur! MSM is a naturally-occurring form of dietary sulphur. It is the first safe, natural, side-effect-free remedy for many types of pain and inflammation. In the body, MSM reverses aging in the skin, hair, nails, tissues and joints. It softens leathery internal tissues by rebuilding connective tissue with elastic sulphur bonds. This is how MSM lives up to its reputation of building collagen and maintaining healthy joints. This is also why MSM increases flexibility (good for yoga), hastens recovery time from sore muscles, and is excellent for recovery from athletic injuries. Because of its collagen-building properties, MSM creates smooth skin, thick lustrous hair, and strong nails. MSM makes the tissues more permeable so that they may move nutrients in and toxins out with greater ease. MSM is volatile and destroyed by cooking; with juice or cold water it dissolves readily.

IN-LIVEN
- Organic Probiotic Super Food
In-Liven contains 13 strains of Lactobacillus bacteria produced from totally organic fruits and vegetables and provides significant enzymes, vital amino acids and a broad spectrum of essential nutrients. The 26 non-genetically engineered organic living whole foods are rich in phyto-nutrients. This product helps re-colonize the intestinal flora and helps restore proper intestinal balance. It helps eliminate “unfriendly” bacteria and counteracts medical and food-chain antibiotic damage while supporting the body to enhance immune function. It also optimises nutrient absorption and assimilation while also helping guard against “nutrient starvation”.
A wonderful source of enzymes – (without them nothing would happen)
All metabolic processes require mediation by specific enzymes. Vitamins, minerals, and hormones cannot do their work without the presence of enzymes. Enzymes make life possible. They are needed for every chemical reaction that occurs in our body. When it gets to the point that our body can no longer produce certain enzymes, our life ends. Enzymes are needed for effective digestion and nutrient absorption. Weight control, longevity, and overall health are some of the benefits of an enzyme-rich raw food diet.
Cooked food is totally devoid of enzymes and over-burdens the pancreas. Enzyme powder or capsules are highly recommended, along with raw foods, to make up for the immense enzyme drain due to many years of eating cooked foods. If studies on rats are any indication, people could extend their lifespan by 20 years or more simply by maintaining proper enzyme levels.

ORGANIC COCONUT OIL – Another Miracle of Nature
Great for your skin, one of the best anti-Candida foods and highly recommended for weight loss, coconut oil is another miracle of nature. Incredibly, even though it is a fat, coconut oil actually assists weight control by promoting the body’s ability to burn unwanted fat and has even been shown to lower levels of bad cholesterol. Consuming it on a daily basis will do miracles for your skin. In addition it has remarkable anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties and for this reason is a powerful ally in the fight against Candida. Coconut oil is also being used by thyroid sufferers to increase body metabolism.
It is the highest source of saturated medium chain triglycerides (MCT) of any naturally occurring vegan food source. Furthermore, around 50% of these MCT’s are made up of lauric acid, the most important essential fatty acid in building and maintaining the body’s immune system. Apart from coconut oil, the only other source of lauric acid found in such high concentrations is in mother’s milk. These medium chain fatty acids are more digestible and much more stable than any other fat. In fact unlike any other oil it can be left at room temperature for a year and doesn’t go rancid! Coconut oil is a must for any vegan diet!!!

AFA BLUE GREEN ALGAE – Most Nutrient Dense Balanced Whole Food
Blue Green Algae is one of the most nutrient-dense balanced whole foods on this planet. It provides a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, plus it contains protein, enzymes, chlorophyll, and essential fatty acids necessary for good health. The algae is 60% complete protein, containing all 10 essential amino acids, a total of 20 in all, which are in a profile very similar to that required by the human body. It contains low molecular weight amino acids, which may cross the blood brain barrier, hence its nickname, a "brainfood". It has one of the highest sources of chlorophyll and has been called an excellent blood purifier. It contains many of the vitamins and naturally chelated minerals and trace minerals needed for good health. Minerals are necessary co-factors needed to fully utilize vitamins, enzymes and proteins. It is high in Beta Carotene (Pro Vitamin A), a valuable antioxidant and also in Vitamin B-12, so it is an excellent food for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
It is fully digestible and highly assimilable and most of all, it is NATURAL, not synthetic. Our Blue Green algae is harvested wild from an extraordinary natural environment from Oregon's Upper Klamath Lake in America which has an abundance of minerals, nutrients and perfect growing conditions. It is freeze dried to preserve the precious heat-sensitive nutrients.

CACAO – Nature’s Anti-Depressant, Super Antioxidant and the Food of the Gods
Cacao beans contain over 300 chemically identifiable compounds making it one of the most complex food substances on Earth! It contains: anandamide (bliss chemical), arginine (nature's Viagra), dopamine (neurotransmitter), epicatechins (antioxidants), histamine, magnesium, serotonin (anti-stress neurotransmitter), tryptophan (anti-depressant amino acid), phenylethylamine (PEA), polyphenols (antioxidants), tyramine, and salsolinol. It has high levels of magnesium and the highest level of antioxidants of any foods. It has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times what is found in green tea.
(Check with us on availability of the Cacao; our supply is limited.)

GOJI BERRY JUICE - A great tasting superfood tonic for longevity and glowing health.
Did you know that in some remote places in this world, a life expectancy of more than 100 years is not uncommon?
Research has shown that many of the world's longest living people consume regular daily helpings of a tiny red fruit that may just be the world's most powerful food—the goji berry.
In Asia goji berries have long been regarded as a longevity, strength building and sexual potency food of the highest order. The berries may be one of the most nutritionally dense foods available; containing 19 kinds of amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen), all 8 essential amino acids as well as up to 21 trace minerals. They are also the richest source of carotenoids (more beta carotene than carrots) and 500 times the vitamin C by weight than oranges. In addition to a wide variety of these and other vitamins, goji berries also contain about 11 mg of iron per 100 grams and an array of powerful phytochemicals.
Some of the benefits include: Extends life by protecting bodies from premature aging through it's powerful antioxidant action; increases energy and strength, especially when fighting disease; maintains healthy blood pressure; reduces risk of cancer and promotes cell growth in cancer recovery; reduces cholesterol; promotes normal blood sugar; helps to lose weight and gain lean body mass; supports eye health and improves vision; detoxifies the liver; minimizes menopausal symptoms; enhances sexual function and offer a host of other benefits.
Our goji juice is made with berries grown in pure soil in protected areas of inner Mongolia and Tibet. Unlike some of the berries on the market, these are not dyed or irradiated.
(Ask us about how to buy at wholesale prices or become a distributor yourself.)

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