Favourite Superfoods

Chia Seeds

• Containts all Omega-3 Fatty Acids
• Fiber- reduces inflammation, lowers cholesterol and regulatesbowel function. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber, with 10 grams in only 2 tablespoons. That is one-third of the daily recommended intake of fiber per day.
• Antioxidants- help protect the body from free radicals, cancer and aging. Their high antioxidant content also gives them a long shelf life (they can last almost 2 years without refrigeration). 
• Satiety- helps lower food cravings between meals, thanks to the combination of protein, fiber, and the gelling action of chia seeds when mixed with liquids. 
• Gluten Free
• Can Be Digested Whole- Unlike most other nuts and seeds, chia seeds can be digested whole without needing to be soaked or crushed, in order for our body to assimilate all of their wonderful nutrients.
• Blood sugar regulation

Raw Cacao

We all love chocolate. And you can enjoy it guilt free by making your own/ buying raw vegan/ vegan chocolate! I prefer raw vegan chocolate as it uses cacao, rather than cocoa.
It's easy to assume that cacao is the same as cocoa however there's a difference between the two:
Cacoa= the bean which comes from the cacao tress. Cacao powder is raw, unprocessed powder, therefore it remians higher in antixodiants and iron, containt 20 times the amount of nutrients than in cocoa.
Cocoa=the heat processed form of cacao, therefore nutrients are lost.

Maca

This Peruvian derived superfood is not the best in flavour, however can easily be masked in smoothies, but it has superior nutritional properties, making it worth your while...

• Increases energy levels and stamina
• Alleviates chronic exhaustion (fatigue) syndrome
• Improves sexual function in men and women
• Enhances fertility 
• Helps to regulate menstrual cycles
• Can regulate hormonal imbalances
• Reduces anxiety and stress
• Acts as an anti-carcinogen and antioxidant
• Libido enhancer

Broccoli

One of the cheapest and accessible superfoods available.
Eating raw broccoli is the best way to get all its offered nutrients and health benefits, such as:

• It has a detoxifying effect on the body
• It's vitamin C content means that it's an anti-oxidant, an anti-inflamitatory, and helps relieve cold symtoms. 
• Eyes- broccoli and other leafy green vegetables contain powerful phytochemical antioxidants in the carotenoid family called lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which are concentrated in large quantities in the lens of the eye.

Although, I can understand that raw broccoli is not the most delightful vegetable to eat raw, but it's really so beneficial, and I reccomend eating it with dips, like guacamole, humus, salsa. Steam or boil it if you can't stand it raw... it's better than nothing!

PS. WASH IT WELL!! Watch out for creepy crawlies.