My Miracle diet: 16 Superfoods to increase Health and Longevity.

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Disclaimer

This article is not prescribing medical advice. Please consult your doctor before use. This article does not presume to cure anything, it is for general guidance only. 

Is this article controversial. Okay, say it is. What can I say? That we are in control of own health. That we can take responsibility  for eating properly, getting fresh air and sunshine and doing regular exercise. I mean there is no argument that we need vitamins and minerals to survive.

If you want to argue, in my opinion, go and argue with your doctor or pharmacist, they are probably giving you snake oil already. As much as we respect doctors, the will to power lies within. And the best medicines might not even work in every single case. Or you get spoilt by rich food and it all backfires one day. It is time to question all those procucts on the shelves, time to change for the sake of wisdom and our earth mother goddess. 

Still, I do believe in the power of nutrition as a complimentary medicine to prevent illnesses and to promote healing. And as such it is a science, not just a science but a philosophy of joie de vivre, and also, of faith. 

So forth with a little caution in everything, here is my ultimate list of superfoods. There are many studies of the foods listed that support their claims but not all of it is proven scientific fact. Other parts are just common sense.

'Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food'

                                                                        Hippocrates. 

Miso

Organic soy miso.

Probiotics

Healthy gut

Cancer preventative

Immune support

Protect from hair loss and cell damage during chemotherapy

A diet of rice, vegetables, miso and seaweed helps to fight damage from radiation exposure. It can help a person withstand chemotherapy and hairloss during treatment. 

One to three cups per day. Watch out for high salt content. It is nice as a condiment and goes well with sauted vegetables. 

Tea

Green tea, and black tea. 

Contains Antioxidants

Contains Flavinoids

Helps with:

Lowers cholesterol

Lowers blood sugar.

Heart health

Gut health

Lower blood pressure

Protect against stroke

Cancer preventative. 

Calming and stimulating.

For best results Brew for 3-5 minutes, serve with milk or lemon. 

Oysters

Oysters are not for everybody, you either love them or hate them or perhaps they are an aquired taste. 

Contains omega 3 fatty acids

Potassium

Magnesium

Vit A

Vit C

Vit E

Zinc

Iron

Calcium

Selenium

B12

Can contibute to:

Growth and healing

Metabolic activity

Boost the immune system

Powerful aphrodisiac.

A nice way to take them is as oysters kilpatrick, grilled with a morsel of bacon and a dash of worstershire sauce.

Maca

Maca has long since been used as a medicine in South America.

Maca contains numerous chemicals, including fatty and amino acids. Other than that it is not fully understood how it works as a medicine. It may help with any of the following:

Sexual functioning
Post menapausal symptoms
Sexual desire
Anemia
Energy
Immune system

Green Leafy Vegetables.

These vegetable are some of the best foods there is mainly because of their high vitamin and mineral content. Don't come to me saying you don't like them, find some healthy recipes that compliment them that you also like the taste, such as spinach pie made with eggs and cheeses. Or try experimenting with sauce. You need about one cup full per day. 

Spinach

Vit A

Vit D.

Vit K

Manganese

Folate

Cabbage

Glucosinolates

Cancer protective, esp. lung and eosophageal cancer. 

Swiss Chard

My favourite, it is best used for spinach pie. It contains:

Potassium

Manganese

Vit A

Vit C

Vit K. 

Bok Choy

Bursting with flavour and nutrition, this little gem of a vegetable is good for the health of your

Brain

Cancer prevention

Thyroid health. 

Broccoli

Broccoli should be eaten raw or gently steamed to preserve its high vitamin C content. 

Vit C: one cup contains 100% of your daily vitamin C requirements. 

Vit K

Vit B9

Folate

Potassium

Phospherus

Selenium

Antioxidant

Protects cells and tissues

Reduces inflammation

Lowers blood sugar

Lower bad cholesterol

Increase good cholesterol

Healthy gut

Regualr bowel movements

Support healthy brain

Slow aging. 

Immune support

Oral and dental health

Good for bones. 

Turmeric and Curcumin

It may be the most powerful superfood there is. It must be noted that the active ingredient in turmeric is the curcumin. It also helps in absorbtion by the body if it has added peperine, an ingredient found in black pepper. 

It contains antioxidants

It can

Improve brain functiom

Lower risk of heart disease

Help and even treat cancer

Treat alzheimers

Improve arthritus

Help to treat depression

Promote longevity

I think if you wanted you could just add some turmeric and black pepper to your meal. Otherwise I did some research and I found a pretty good sounding product here at: www.turmericaustralia.com.au. They stock one with black pepper and ginger, they even have turmeric for your best friend ah, Rover. So you can try that if you like.

Oily Fish

Oily fish is fish rich in omega 3 fatty acids, they help to,

Reduce inflammation

Lower risk of heart disease

Prevent cancer

Dementia

Arthritus.

It is found in:

Trout

Salmon

Sardines

Pilchards

Kippers

Eels

Whitebait

Mackerel

Herring

Tuna

You should eat approximately one meal of oily fish per week. Be mindful of mercury levels in you country and region. 

Berries. 

Berries are low in fat and incredibly healthy, they are great for shakes where you can add maca, whey protein, yoghurt and other yummy substances to create a super smoothie. 

Antioxidants

Insulin levels

Fibre

Nutrients including Vitamin C

Anti-inflammatory

Lower cholesterol

Skin food

Healthy arteries

DNA production.

Garlic

Higjly nutritious

Immune support

Lower blood pressure

Lower risk of heart disease

Contains antioxidants

Increases longevity

Athletic performance

Detoxify heavy metals

Anti-viral

Improve bone health.
Increase desire

You need to use about six cloves at a time, according to taste. 

Panax Ginseng

Supports

Immune system

Cancer Protective

Heart-health

Neurological health

Weight loss

Blood sugar

Anxiety

Fatigue.
Gingivitus

Ginseng is a a pleasureable supplement, it is a stimulant do not take in case of side effects, of heart palpitations or anything like that. 

Ginger

Ginger has to one of the best things for inflammation that there is, it helps no end with nausea, even travel sickness, morning sickness, and menstrual pain. It is generally warming and is nice in a cup of tea. Use in case of:

Nausea

Muscle pain

Osteoarthritus

Blood sugar

Heart disease

Indigestion

Menstrual pain

Lower cholesterol

Cancer prevention

Alzheimers

Fight infection

Nuts

Nuts contain:

Fat

Fibre

Protein

Magnesium

Vit E. 

Many studies have shown increased longevity in those who consume nuts. Maybe because they can help to prevent some common ailments such as

Heart health

Cholesterol levels

Metabolic Syndrome

Just eat a handful every now and then as a snack. 

Apples

Well, 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away' so the saying goes. Maybe because apples are, 

Nutritious

Fibrous

Lessons type 2 diabetes

Healthy gut

Cancer prevention

Good for asthma

Supports bone health

Brown Rice and Wholegrains

Well, you might be thinking how do I make myself eat all these superfoods? So you might want something to eat them with such as rice, lentils, beans or pasta which are also important health foods. Rice contains:

B Vitamins

Folate

Iron

Magnesium

Selenium

Low glycemic

High fibre. 

Please try to eat wholegrains, rather than processed rice and flour. 

Lemons

Vitamin C

Plant fibre

Soluble compounds

May be good for:

Colds

Kidney stones

Digestive prolems

Preventing Cancer. 

Heart disease

Iron absorbtion

Ideally you should eat one per day. 

Liver

Vitamin A

Copper

B Vitamins

Iron

I mainly recommend this for your skin, made into say a pate, or taken as a supplement (believe it or not) it helps with collagen production and cell turnover. Eaten prior to a special occasion it can help to plump the skin. It is also good for your eyes, hair and nails. 

Water

Whilst not a food, please, please do not miss your 8 glasses of water everyday. If you have access to pure, filtered water then thank your lucky stars, there are people out there who don't have enough food or water of any kind. So eat, drink and give thanks, and see you on the farside.

There are many more health foods that you may take an interest in following this including - capsicum, mushrooms, beetroot, lettuce, wheatgerm, cayenne pepper, black cumin, onions, olive oil, other vegetable oils, dark chocolate and red wine. And voila, you now have a miracle diet.