Superfoods part 1
Foods today are not as nutritious as they were before, some do not have the amount of nutrients recommended for a healthy and balanced diet. So today I will talk about superfoods, foods that have been used for thousands of years to heal mind and body, the medicine of nature. They are not miraculous, but they can be a fantastic dietary supplement for a healthy and balanced diet.
Amaranth
Also called kiwicha, it has been cultivated in America for 7 thousand years, and for centuries it has served as food for the natives. It is resistant to low temperatures, drought, height and poor soils. Its name comes from the Greek amaranton, which means "the one that does not fade", since its flowers survive even the death of the plant.
It contains more protein concentration than the average. According to data from FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO), on an ideal protein value of 100, amaranth has 75, cow's milk 72, soybean 68 and wheat 60.
Bilberries
One of the main advantages of blueberries is their antioxidant quality, preventing and minimizing the effects of natural deterioration of cells, this because they contain a group of flavonoids called anthocyanidin.
It has non-stick properties: the proanthocyanidins it contains prevent harmful bacteria from adhering to the gastrointestinal walls. This directly affects both gastrointestinal and urinary tract, since it also prevents the proliferation of bacteria in this region.
A glass of its juice gives the organism all the daily requirement of vitamin C, besides the fruit is rich in fiber, calcium and vitamin K.
Antiseptic, astringent and antidiarrheal properties are also attributed to it, so its good performance for the digestive system is confirmed.