So What is a Superfood Anyway?
So what is a Superfood Anyway? SuperFoods...The most POWERFULfood group on the planet! "Within you is a power which will astonish you. Within you are the seeds of greatness, of beauty, of discipline, of excellence, of destiny. This is the last moment of the way you used to be. It is time to give yourself permission to reach the absolutely highest possible state of health."-David Wolfe If you would like to achieve the best health ever, you need to learn the power of what is a superfood, the best relationship with food ever, and have the most fun with your food ever, we recommend that you consume the top 10+ superfoods, the top 10+ superherbs, raw and living food cuisine and let the rest happen on its own. So...What is a “SuperFood”? Superfoods are a class of the most potent, super-concentrated, and nutrient-rich foods on the planet.! Extremely tasty and satisfying, superfoods have the ability to tremendously increase the vital force and energy of one's body, and are the optimum choice for improving over-all health, boosting the immune system, elevating serotonin production, enhancing sexuality, cleansing, and alkalizing the body. Nourishing us at the deepest level possible, they are the true fuel of today's “superhero.” Superfoods make having the Best Day Ever fast, easy, fresh, and fun! Specifically, the superfoods and superherbs not only immediately help nourish the brain, bones, muscles, skin, hair, nails, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, reproductive system, pancreas, and immune system, they can also, over the long-term, correct imbalances and help to guide us towards a more natural and original diet. That means that by consuming the superfoods and superherbs it makes it dramatically easier to achieve your ideal weight, diet, food habits, as well as assisting in easing detoxification and the transition to more living, raw plant foods…all without will power! Superfoods go a long way to towards making us more well balanced in behavior and demeanor. This is due to mineralization and the superior well-rounded nutrition that superfoods provide.Interestingly, superfoods and superherbs meet and exceed all our protein requirements, our vitamin and mineral requirements, glyconutrient (essential polysaccharide sugar) According to David WoolfTop Superfoods and Tonic Herbs So what is the #1 Superfood? Raw Cacao! And this is the main ingredient of our Chocolate Bliss!! So jump on it! And ride the #1 superfood ride. #1 - Cacao (Raw Chocolate!!!! The Astonishing Secrets About the World’s Greatest Food... • Eat less, lose weight, and live more * Heal and open your heart * Alleviate depression and lost love * Increase your sensuality and beauty * Double your joy * Nourish your brain * Accelerate your nutrition * Attract prosperity into your life * Experience the world's most wonderful aphrodisiacs * Make the most outrageous beverages, desserts, cakes, ice creams and many other super treats! The seed of a fruit of an Amazonian tree, cacao is the highest antioxidant food on the planet, the #1 source of magnesium, iron, chromium, and is also extremely high in PEA, theobromine (cardiovascular support), and anandamide ("bliss chemical").!Raw Chocolate balances brain chemistry, builds strong bones, is a natural aphrodisiac, elevates your mood and energy, and may cause you to have The Best Day Ever! The truth about the health-benefits of chocolate is finally reaching our ears. However, the whole truth should be told. Chocolate is healthy if it is dark with no added dairy products/milk or refined sugar. Even better are raw cacao beans, the "food of the gods" which possess all the magical properties of chocolate without any adulteration or processing! All chocolate comes from cacao beans - the seeds of the cacao fruit - which grows on a jungle tree. Botanically, cacao is truly a nut. They may be referred to as cacao beans, cacao seeds, cacao nuts, chocolate seeds, chocolate beans, or cacao nibs – all essentially mean the same thing. For simplicity, we usually use the term "cacao beans." Cacao beans taste like dark chocolate, because they are dark chocolate! FACT...Cacao Beans contain over 300 chemically identifiable compounds making it oneof the most complex food substances on Earth!Copyright 2008 - Sunfood Nutrition - 7Substances in chocolate that have been discussed in the scientific literature aspharmacologically significant, include: • Anandamide (bliss chemical) • Arginine (Sunfood Nutrition's Natural Viagra) • Aopamine (neurotransmitter) • Epicatechins (antioxidants) • Histamine • Magnesium (#1 heart-supporting mineral) • Serotonin (anti-stress neurotransmitter) • Tryptophan (anti-depressant amino acid) • Phenylethylamine (PEA) • Polyphenols (antioxidants) • And many more! Anti-Depressant Properties of CacaoAs we have noted, cacao is one of Sunfood Nutrition's richest sources of magnesium, which is a heart as well as brain mineral. Cacao is also a great source of serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine, three well-studied neurotransmitters, which help alleviate depression and are associated with feelings of well being. Cacao contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO Inhibitors) that improve our mood because they allow serotonin and dopamine to remain in the bloodstream longer without being broken down. Cacao contains anandamide which delivers blissful feelings. Cacao also contains B vitamins, which are associated with brain health. All this makes cacao a natural prozac! Cacao and Cacao products are happy foods. Cacao (the food all chocolate is made from) is the best natural source of magnesium (alkalinity), iron (circulatory system support), and chromium (blood sugar normalizer). Blood sugar irregularity has been linked to every psychological disturbance from moodiness to schizophrenia. Mean, aggressive behavior has been identified by alternative medicine practitioners and herbalists for decades as indicative of being biologically too acidic. Alkaline minerals like magnesium help alkalize our tissues, thus creating more calm and relaxed behavior. Cacao contains the minerals that assist with normalized blood sugar as well asalkalinity. Cacao is a rich source of anandamide (the bliss chemical). Anandamide makes us feel euphoric and happy. Cacao also contains PEA compounds that are similar to those chemicals we release when we fall in love. Cacao is also the highest natural source of antioxidants. In addition, cacao has the highest content of vitamin C of any known nut orseed (cacao is a tropical nut). The Best Antioxidant Food Ever...and how we have unknowinglysabotaged ourselves with processed milk chocolate--until now!FACT...Cacao has a 10% Antioxidant Concentration Level, making it the HIGHEST antioxidant food on the planet. Yes, you read that correctly, raw chocolate contains more antioxidants than ANY OTHER food in the world!!!However, when dairy products/milk is added, the super antioxidants are cancelled right out. Studies indicate that dairy products specifically block the absorption of all the great antioxidants in chocolate!What we are finding is that chocolate itself is a health food, especially in its raw form as cacao beans. It is the substances added to chocolate that cause the problems: dairy products/milk and sugar!Studies by the U.S. Naval Academy concluded that there is no evidence that chocolate causes or exacerbates acne. It is likely that the sugar added to chocolate exacerbates acne. Chocolate as a Super EnergizerWe are all familiar with the fact that Cacao can increases one's energy substantially.This is due to Theobromine, the sister molecule to caffeine that makes up between 1-2% of the cacao bean. Theobromine stimulates the central nervous system, relaxes smooth muscles, and dilates blood vessels. PEA & Anandamide: The “Bliss” ChemicalsPEA is a chemical in cacao that increases the activity of neurotransmitters (brainchemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert. Elevated PEA levels occur when we are in love or captivated by a good book, movie, or project; this happens specifically during those moments when we are so focused that we lose all track of time, food, and the outside world.PEA is noticeably abundant in the brains of happy people! FACT...Chocolate has been found to contain up to 2.2% phenylethylamine (PEA). This is a HUGE amount in comparison to other foods! A neurotransmitter called anandamide (n-arachidonoylethanolamine), has been isolated in cacao in quantities significant enough to affect the brain. Anandamide is a cannabinoid naturally found in the human brain. Anandamide is a lipid (fat) known as "the bliss chemical" because it is released while we are feeling great.Raw chocolate is exceptionally high in natural anandamide. MAO Inhibitors = More SerotoninMAO inhibitors actually produce favorable results when consumed by allowing more serotonin and other neurotransmitters such as anandamide, dopamine, etc. to circulate in the brain. MAO inhibitors may help to facilitate youthening and rejuvenation. MAO inhibitors make one younger as they allow more neurotransmitters to remain in the bloodstream. A primary phenomenon that separates children from adults is the level of neurotransmitters in the blood and bodies of children. Generally, as one remains on the planet longer and longer, the level of neurotransmitters decreases. This creates physical rigidity, less creativity, less joy, and more aging! Cacao, being an MAO inhibitor, keeps plenty of neurotransmitters in circulation and thus stops this phenomenon from everoccurring. The World!s Greatest Aphrodisiac Food...or Why We Really all LOVEChocolate!Chocolate truly is food for the heart - it is the heart's "blood," due to its magnesium, antioxidants, love chemicals and esoteric properties. Chocolate, as we know it, is known for its sensual love vibration. Chocolate is the symbol of sensuality, pleasure, and sexuality. Some writers have claimed that 50% of women prefer chocolate to sex! (imagine if they were given real chocolate: cacao beans!) We have often heard that "chocolate opens the heart" - which is actually true. Chocolate is the gift to all lovers. Chocolates are always given as love offerings. Cacao, because it is unadulterated, has an even stronger love energy.
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