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1. Superfoods …. …just what are they and why are they good for us?...... Welcome

9. Examples of D.F. ( dietary fiber ):- Whole grains Vegetables Fruit Beans

25. A ç a í What is it? The açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a Brazilian berry that, according to studies from the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , packs a punch of antioxidants. It is heart-healthy, and extracts from the berry trigger a self-destruct response in leukemia cells. Açaí is known to help boost energy levels, improve digestion, promote sleep, promote healthier and younger-looking skin and cleanse the body of toxins. What’s great about it? Açaí is packed with antioxidants, amino acids and omega-3's. Omega-3's can benefit people who suffer from a number of ailments, including heart disease, diabetes and depression. It is also high in monounsaturated fats—the kind you find in olive oil—and contains omega-6 and -9, which can help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Use it... as you would any berry—add some to your smoothies in the morning or throw them into your fruit salad. They might be difficult to find, but don’t distress: you can find many juices with açaí in natural food stores. Because açaí products are higher in fat, the flavour may seem odd at first, so "look for açaí juices that are mixed with other natural fruits,” advises Toronto registered dietician Madeleine Edwards.

26. Cocoa What is it? Cocoa contains serotonin and dopamine, which are potent antidepressant compounds. Phenylethylamine (PEA) is also found in chocolate; it produces the same brain chemistry as falling in love. Cocoa also contains polyphenols, also found in red wine, which researchers believe are responsible for the cardiovascular and metabolic health benefits of chocolate. What's so great about it? reduce blood pressure improve insulin sensitivity protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol.