Superfood is a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being and that is rich in compounds (such as antioxidants, fiber or fatty acid) considered beneficial to a person’s health.

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2. Superfood is a nutrient-rich food
considered to be especially beneficial for
health and well-being and that is rich in
compounds (such as antioxidants, fiber or
fatty acid) considered beneficial to a
person’s health. Superfood increase energy
and vitality.
INTRODUCING THE
SUPERFOODS

3. Beans
• Low-fat protein
• Fiber
• B Vitamins
• Iron
• Phytonutrients

4. Broccoli
• It is a great source of calcium
to help control blood
pressure and build strong
bones.
• This superfood is loaded with
fiber, antioxidants to fight
cancer and vitamin C to aid in
iron absorption.

5. Blueberries
• High in antioxidants are
compounds that fight
harmful free radicals and
promote a myriad of health
benefits.
• Help fight cancer.
• Boost brain health.
• Support digestion.

6. Oats
• It can lower serum
cholesterol levels, especially
LDL.
• Rich source of magnesium,
which is key to enzymes
function and energy
production .
• Reduce hypertension.

7. • High fiber intake from fruits and
vegetables are associated with a
lowered risk of colorectal
cancer.
• The antioxidants vitamin C,
when eaten in its natural form
(as in an orange) or applied
topically, can help to fight skin
damage caused by the sun and
pollution reduce wrinkle .

8. Pumpkin
• The potassium
contained within
pumpkins can have a
positive effect on
blood pressure.
• The antioxidants(Beta-
carotene) in pumpkin
could help prevent
degenerative damage
to the eyes.

9. WILD SALMON
• salmon is considered to
be healthy due to the
fish’s high protein, high
omega-3 fatty acids and
high vitamin D.
• Rich in Omega-3 fatty
acids.

10. • Inexpensive source of
protein
• Vitamin Rich
• Lots of fiber
• Plant source of omega-3
fatty acids
• Offers a wealth of
phytonutrients

11. Spinach
• Spinach is also one of the best
source of dietary magnesium which
is necessary for energy metabolism,
maintaining muscle and nerve
function.
• Spinach contains an antioxidants
knows as alpha-lipoic acid, which
has been to lower glucose levels,
increase insulin sensitivity.

12. • Cheap (black)
• No calories
• Relaxation
• Tastes good
• Lowers blood
pressure
• Reduces Cancer

13. • Excellent source of lycopene,
that helps prevent cancer.
• Tomatoes contain key
carotenoids such as lutein and
lycopene.
• Tomatoes are an excellent
source of vitamin C and other
antioxidants. with these
components, tomatoes can help
combat the formation of free
radicals. Free radicals are known
to cause cancer.

14. Turkey
• One of the
leanest protein
sources.
• Inexpensive
• Lower in
saturated fat than
chicken.

15. • Walnut have the
capability of controlling the
growth of cancer cells in
the body.
• Fresh raw walnuts are rich
in amino acid 1-arginine,
omega-3, and
monounsaturated fatty
acids(72%) like oleic acid.

16. Yogurt
• It has notable amounts of
potassium, a potent mineral
hailed by cardiologist and
nutritionist as a blood
pressure regulators.
• It contain a multitude of live
cultured bacteria such as
the lactobacillus acidophilus
and bifidobacterium . These
probiotics relieve bloating,
constipation, and diarrhea.

17. Avocados
• Avocado contain
calcium, iron,
magnesium, potassium,
copper, manganese,
phosphorus and zinc.
• Improves body’s ability
to absorb nutrients.

18. Cinnamon
• Cinnamon
functions as a
“brain boost”
Encourages
cognitive ability.
• Is a glucose
moderator and
is antibacterial.

20. Extra Virgin Olive
Oil
• Reduces the risk for
breast/ colon
cancer.
• Lowers blood
pressure.
• Improves
cardiovascular
health.
• Good source of
vitamin E.

21. Garlic
• It is a anti-
inflammatory and has
antiviral properties.
• It has been used to
treat stroke, cancer,
immune disorders,
arthritis, and cerebral
aging.

22. Honey

23. Kiwi

24. Onions
• Reduce risk of
heart disease by
20%.
• Lowers risk of
cancers of the
lungs, brain,
stomach and
esophagus.

25. Pomegranates
• They have 2 to 3 times the
antioxidant power of equal
amounts of green tea or red
wine.
• Pomegranate contain two
plant compounds with
powerful medicinal properties
punicalagins and punicic acid
because pomegranate has
potent anti-inflammatory
properties.

26. Apples
• It have been
proven to be
potent weapons
against cancer,
heart disease,
asthma, and type II
diabetes compared
with other fruits
and vegetables.

27. Superfoods are Nutritional
Powerhouse Foods
• They are loaded with phytonutrients that are
nonvitamin, nonmineral components in food
that provide health benefits.
• They are proven to help prevent and reverse
aging, cardiovascular disease, type II
diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers,
dementia, and extend your health span.

28. REFERENCES..
• Potter N.N. and Joseph H. Hotchkiss,1996, food Science,
page no.-219-234, CBS publishers and distributors, New
Delhi.
• Sethi, Mohini,2001,food Science: Experiments and Applic
ation, page no.-189-200, CBS publisher(p) Ltd., New Delhi
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