by Mandi M.

Created on: November 08, 2008

Superfoods are extremely powerful nutrient-filled foods that have virtually no calories, bad fats or disagreeable substances. Superfoods are helpful in preventing sickness, strengthening the body's organs, feeding the cells and staying fit and healthy.

Green super foods have the highest concentration of easily digestible nutrients, minerals and vitamins to heal and protect your body. They also contain a variety of other healthy substances such as fat burning compounds, essential fatty acids and healthy bacteria. All of these work together to help your digestive system function more efficiently and to prevent and combat disease and illness. The most effective green super foods are Alfalfa grass, Green barley grass, Wheatgrass, Wild blue-green algae, Spirulina and Chlorella.

Alfalfa grass is a rejuvenating powerhouse. It contains all known vitamins and minerals as well as helpful digestive enzymes and a myriad of other healthy substances. It most commonly used in detoxifying the liver, aiding weight loss and assisting in digestion. It can also be used as a general tonic to give an overall boost to the immune system. Alfalfa grass can be purchased in a health food store. It comes in powder form as well as tablets and capsules for easy use.

Green barley grass is rich in almost every nutrient needed by the human body with the exception of vitamin D. It is very similar to many deep green leafy vegetables yet it contains many more times the amount of vitamins, mineral and proteins. It has as much protein as meat, eleven times the calcium of milk, seven times more vitamin C than orange juice and five times the iron of spinach. The healthy advantages of barley grass are almost limitless. It helps protect against pollutants, strengthens body tissues and organs, boosts energy and immune response, as well as improving circulation and lowering cholesterol. You can buy it in dehydrated form from a health food store, keeping in mind that a 5g teaspoon is equivalent to 100g of vegetables like raw spinach or broccoli.

Wheatgrass is very similar in properties to barley grass. However, wheatgrass is virtually indigestible so it needs to be juiced for maximum health benefits. It is also available in capsules, tablets and powder form. It is an excellent source of iron, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. Among it's many exceptional health benefits it is best known for aiding in weight loss due to its cleansing effect on the body.

Wild blue-green algae is a complete source

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