Super Foods

Here are some of the super foods that can help you to prevent or fight disease.

Cocoa powder: provide flavonoids

Coconut Oil (Extra Virgin): provides unsaturated fat  with lauric acid to help metabolize fat and lose weight

Cod Liver Oil (Norwegian): provides Vitamin D and Omegas-3s

Flaxseed (Golden), Flax Hulls: provides fiber, lignans, superior fats, i.e. ALA; add to smoothies and salads

Garlic: has anti-microbial, anti-fungal, antibiotic properties. If you don't like raw garlic, then, try aged garlic.

Goji Berries: contain unique carbohydrate compounds known as polysaccharides that fortify your immune system and enhance the body's ability to resist disease. Goji berries are also considered to be adaptogens, substances with a combination of therapeutic actions. An adaptogen invigorates and strengthens the system while helping the body to deal with stress.

Super Greens: provide chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and other key nutrients to help nourish, cleanse, and detox the body at the cellular level.

Green Tea, White Tea: provide antioxidant protection

Kale: is an excellent source of calcium, iron, vitamins A and C, and chlorophyll; contains lutein and zeaxanthin, which protect the eyes from macular degeneration; also contains indole-3-carbinol, which may protect against colon cancer

Kelp: plus other sea vegetables (i.e. wakame, arame) provide critical nutrients that reduce insulin resistance, and have anti-cancer properties

Kiwi: provides  Vitamins A, C, E, potassium, and its black seeds can be crushed to produce kiwi fruit oil, which is very rich in alpha linoleic acid

Lemons & Limes: contains acetic acid, which has glycemic lowering properties

Mangosteen: contains unique phytochemicals called xanthones that give this fruit special medicinal properties, unavailable in any other common fruit. Mangosteen also contains other potent natural compounds like catechins, polysaccharides, quinones, stilbenes and polyphenols that each provide different benefits.

Mushrooms: medicinal mushrooms such as reishi, chaga, maitake, shiitake, and cordyceps offer potent immune system support and many other scientifically verified health benefits through the action of compounds such as polysaccharides. Some of those health benefits include anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antihyperglycemic, anticancer, and cardio-protective.

Noni: is believed to contain more than 150 nutrients, including vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, C and E), minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and selenium), protein, amino acids (including all the essential amino acids), phytonutrients, polysaccharides and digestive enzymes.

Nuts (i.e. Almonds, Walnuts): provide fiber, Omega-3 EFAs, plant protein

Olive Oil (Extra Virgin): provides monoun-saturated fats and oleic acid to help with Omega-3 EFA absorption
Note: The very best olive oils are buttery, rich and luxuriant to the taste, full of life, with very minimal 'peppery' qualities. This is because of their freshness as well as low acid content. 

Onions: contain nutrients that provide antioxidant support

Quinoa: provides fiber and a high level of protein
Note: Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is an ancient grain that is high in protein (8 grams in 1 cup cooked), fiber (5 grams per cup) and a naturally good source of iron, zinc, Vitamin E, and selenium -- to help control your weight and lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes. Quinoa is as easy to prepare as rice and can be eaten alone or mixed with vegetables, nuts, or lean protein for a whole-grain medley. 

Royal Jelly, Raw Honey: provides antioxidant and anti-fungal protection

Salt: provides critical nutrients (i.e. magnesium, sodium); avoid table salt (white in color), use Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt (light brown in color)

Sardines: provides Omega-3 EFAs, quality protein, and antioxidant support

Sea vegetables: may be a unique food source not only for the mineral iodine, but also for the mineral vanadium. As part of their natural defense mechanisms, sea vegetables contain a variety of enzymes called haloperoxidases. These enzymes all require vanadium in order to function. Although this mineral is not as well known as some of the other mineral nutrients, it appears to play a multi-faceted role in regulation of carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar.

Spinach: provides fiber, water, and chlorophyll, which helps to reduce insulin resistance

Tea (Green, White): provide antioxidant support

Tuna (canned): provides Omega-3 EFAs, quality protein, and antioxidant support

Wheat Grass: provides key minerals, chlorophyll, to reduce insulin resistance

Note: Wheat grass contains the highest percentage of absorbable vitamins, minerals and trace elements of any plant -- key nutrients for anyone fighting diabetes. Sweet Wheat comes from the world’s highest quality mineral-rich wheatgrass, and, is the world’s No. 1 100% Organic Freeze Dried Wheatgrass Juice powder. 

Wild salmon (canned, flash-frozen): provides high levels of Omega-3 EFAs, superior protein, and antioxidant support

Yogurt: provides probiotic support, use organic or homemade

Note: This is not a complete list of super foods, but, it should be enough to get you started.

Reference: Death to Diabetes Website