New Superfoods of 2016

1. Pitaya (Dragon Fruit):

Includes lycopene, which one study shows may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

2. Freekeh:

Four times as much protein as the same amount of cooked brown rice.

3.Tiger Nuts:

Good for potassium and low calorie

4. Baobab:

Contains nearly six times as much vitamin C as oranges and twice as much calcium as milk.

5. Moringa (Horseradish Tree):

It contains as much calcium as milk, more potassium than a banana, and two and a half times the amount of Vitamin C as an orange.

6. Turkey Tail Mushroom:

Contain polysaccharides that support the immune system.

7. Hemp Seeds:

They contain all 10 essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, some omega-6 fatty acids, and are rich in magnesium and iron.

8. Black Rice:

This noir rice, also known as ‘forbidden rice,’ due to its rarity in ancient China. It contains a large amount of anthocyanins, which have been shown to lower the risk of heart attacks and control cholesterol levels.

9. Dandelion Greens:

Contains your entire daily requirement for vitamin A, and nearly as much vitamin K as kale.

10. Matcha:

137 times the amount of anti-inflammatory EGCG found in regular green tea.

11. Guayusa:

Contains polyphenols which reportedly help prevent degenerative diseases and chlorogenic acids, which may improve glycemic control and lower blood pressure.

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