The new year is just around the corner, and we’re ringing in good health with our holiday cheer. The only thing better than finding new ways to enhance your health is finding easy ways to incorporate what you’ve learned into routines. The 6 Superfoods of 2019 are not only packed with nutrients and big benefits, but they’re also super easy to incorporate into your current day-to-day flow.
Take a moment to get to know the 6 superfoods you should be looking out for in 2019 and their benefits to your health.
Mushroom extract powder is derived from Ancient Chinese Medicinal Techniques. Dating back to 400 A.D. Lions Mane, Reishi, Astragalus, and Shiitake have been shown to improve mood- focus, and lower stress, while Cordyceps and Chaga increase your stamina. These mushrooms are Immunity boosting and cell health supporting. Offering the benefits of traditional mushrooms 14:1, mushroom extract powder can be added to your coffee/ tea/ smoothie/ drinks or added to food and broth to enhance their flavors
- Improves mood- mental focus & lowers stress
- Immunity boosting & cell health supporting
- An adaptogenic
- Detoxifying
- Increase energy & endurance
If you like blueberries, you’re going to love blueberry powder. Blueberry powder is an all-natural, raw organic powder that’s loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients. You can use blueberry powder in your smoothies, drinks, yogurt, baking recipes, and more. Blueberry powder is made from freeze-dried organic blueberries.
- Lots of antioxidants
- Lower cholesterol
- Heart health boost
- Enhance bone health
- Improve memory loss
We’ve been seeing black seed oil more and more, but what exactly is it? Black seed oil is an oil that is extracted from the seeds of black cumin which is also known as Nigella sativa. Nigella sativa is a plant found in southwest Asia. Black seed oil can be used in cooking and is said to offer a range of health benefits. One of the key components of black seed oil is thymoquinone, a compound with antioxidant properties.
- Natural skin care- moisturizes skin, hair, and nails
- Reduces itchy skin caused by eczema & psoriasis
- High in anti-oxidants
- Source of Vegan Omega 3,6 & 9
- Reduces inflammation of joints
- Aids in digestion
- Rich sources of essential fatty acids, trace minerals and vitamins
- Immunity boosting
- Treatment of high cholesterol
- Reduce blood pressure
- Aids in stabilizing blood sugar levels
- Promoted hair growth
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The maca plant, known scientifically as Lepidium meyenii, is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng. The plant grows in Peru and is a cruciferous vegetable—related to broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kale. In Peru, Maca has been long used for medicinal purposes and it’s benefits to the human body. Maca root is generally dried and consumed in powder form, but it's also available in capsules and as a liquid extract. It can be added to smoothies, oatmeal, and sweet treats.
- Support Fertility
- Improve Sexual Function
- Increase Memory & Concentration
- Help promote rapid muscle growth & endurance
- Boosts immunity
- Increased energy, stamina, memory and focus
- Aids in balancing hormones and stress levels for men & woman
- Adaptogen
Beetroot powder is made up of dehydrated beets that are then ground into a powder. This process allows forthe powder to maintain the nutrients and health benefits of beets but creating a power with diverse uses. Red beet powder can be used in gravies, sauces, soups, or to provide color in any recipe.
- Slows the progression of dementia
- Enhance heart health and lower blood pressure
- Helps lower glucose levels
- Digestion and regularity
- Improve athletic performance
Golden Milk
Golden milk is a drink that capitalizes on the benefits of turmeric in combination with other healthy ingredients like coconut milk and black pepper. This drink has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, but has recently emerged and become popular within the USA. Golden milk is usually consumed warm and is also often referred to as turmeric tea.
- Improves memory and speeds learning
- Reduces free-radical damage and oxidative stress
- Relieves arthritis pain and inflammation
- Improves blood pressure and reduces LDL cholesterol
- Prevents or inhibits colon, breast, and pancreatic cancers
- Slows the progression of neurodegenerative disease
Have you tried any of these superfoods? Have more superfoods we should know about? Email us and share your thoughts, recipes, and superfood suggestions!
Bryana Holcomb is the Editor of BlackDoctor.org and graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women's Studies, an MBA in Management Strategy, and Life Coaching and Nutrition certifications. Connect with Bryana on Instagram, @BryDelicia.
