Super foods Competent Communicator

Speech 10Vicky Siongco

March 29, 2011

SUPER FOODS TO THE RESCUE!

We live in an industrial age of chemical pesticides, chemical fertilizers, toxins from cosmetics, personal care and cleaning products that accumulate in our bodies. How can we survive in a toxic world and boost our immune system?

What are Super Foods?

Low calorie foods supercharged with high amounts of nutrients, minerals and living energy!

Contain elements that help to slow the aging process and make you feel young and alive again!

What are Super Foods? Incredible tasting, satisfying the senses with whole food nutrition...Super food nutrition!

Foods that help you find and maintain your ideal, natural body weight!

Benefits of Super Foods naturally concentrated -very little is required to achieve significant nutritional benefit source of antioxidants antioxidants prevent or slow damage of bad by -products (free radicals) to our body

Benefits of Super Foodshelp protect the body and promote cellular wellness heal various ailments and health challenges assist in detoxificationenhance immune defense

6 Miraculous Foods That Cleanse Your Body1. Green superfoods full of chlorophyll which helps

naturally attract and remove chemicals from your body

aid in digestion which boosts your body's immunity to disease

6 Miraculous Foods That Cleanse Your Body2. Beets help cleanse and detoxify your

blood full of natural mineral water to

help nourish your skin stimulate your liver to work while protecting it at the same time

6 Miraculous Foods That Cleanse Your Body3. Shiitake Mushrooms excellent for helping your body lower

bad cholesterol stimulate immune cells that help your

body detoxify and clear the body of tumor cells

more deadly to HIV-infected cells than the popular drug, AZT (designed to delay the progress of AIDS)

6 Miraculous Foods That Cleanse Your Body4. Apples pectin fibers fight the formation of

cancer cells in your colon contain quercetin, a powerful

antioxidant that fights cancer, protect your brain from degeneration, fight Alzheimer's disease

prevent hypertension

6 Miraculous Foods That Cleanse Your Body

5. Papaya (Hawaiian papaya tastes really good-no strong odor)

promotes digestive health with natural enzymes

has ability to remove built up waste from the body, which may be in the form of excess fat and weight

strong digestion equals a speedy metabolism and stronger immune system

has high amount of vitamin C and vitamin A help protect body from infections, colds and

flu

6 Miraculous Foods That Cleanse Your Body6. Kefir cleanses the intestines while adding vitamins and minerals that are easily absorbed into your body establish healthy balance in your digestive tract and colon

What is kefir?

similar to yogurt contains beneficial yeast as well as friendly

probiotic bacteria found in yogurt

Kefir can be made from any type of milk, cow, goat or sheep, coconut, rice or soy

List of 10 Anti- Aging Super Foods

1. Açai (Ah sah hee) Berry2. Barley3. Broccoli4. Cold pressed Extra

Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)5. Garlic

List of 10 Anti- Aging Super Foods

6. Red wine7. Soy8. All nuts and seeds (like

walnuts, almonds, pine, beans, lentils)

9. Wild caught salmon10.Unsweetened plain yogurt

What is Açai (Ah sah hee) Berry ?

fruit of the Amazon palm tree

raw açai tastes like a blend of chocolate and berries

very effective when eaten fresh

deteriorates quickly after harvesting

recommendation- have a vacation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to eat all the açai berries you can!

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

1. Açai (Ah sah hee) Berry packed with nutrients like

healthy fats, fiber, minerals and amino acids antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant helps nourish and regenerate

cells

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

2. Barleypacked with fiber, selenium, tryptophan,

copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin Bintestinal powerhouseenergy source for the cells in the large

intestinebarley's fiber alone helps the colon, helps

prevent colon cancer, helps to lower cholesterol and clean the liver

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

3.Broccolionly 30 calories per cupthe key protective compound is at

least 20 times more concentrated in broccoli sprouts!

cancer fighter, immune system booster, vegetarian protein source, bone-building calcium source, cataract preventer

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

4. Cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) quality unsaturated fat with antioxidant

properties good source of Vitamin E reduce your risk for breast and colon cancer, lower your blood pressure and improve your cardiovascular health stir-fry on low heat or use EVOO as a salad dressing to get the most out of it.

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

5.Garlicused for its medicinal properties

for centuries treating arthritis, cataracts, weakened immune systems, cancer, stroke, migraines, viruses and aging

aids digestionantioxidant and anti-inflammatory

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

6. Red wine France has low incidence of heart disease despite their high fat and cholesterol diet due to resveratrol in red wine Has high concentration of Oligomeric Proanthcyanidins (OPC's) OPC’s protect the walls of vessels and capillaries in the body Recommendation: Two 4-ounce glasses

per day

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

7. Soy many forms - soybeans, soy milk, miso and tofu just to name a few full of vitamins, minerals, plant proteins, soluble fiber and Omega-3's prevents cardiovascular diseases, cancer and osteoporosis miso or fermented soy is a great source of good bacterium for the digestive system acts as an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory and antiviral food

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

8. Walnuts ,other nuts and seeds Eating a handful of walnuts everyday (at least five times a day), WILL reduce your chance of getting a heart attack by 15% and as much as 51% reduce the risk of diabetes, cancer and other

chronic ailments one of the best sources of plant protein rich omega-3‘s, magnesium, vitamin e, copper, fiber, vitamin a, biotin, folate, potassium

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

9. Wild caught salmon the wrinkle cure perfect meat full of essential fats, calcium,

magnesium, B-vitamins, long-chain Omega-3 fatty acids richest source of marine derived Omega 3-

good or polyunstaruated fat reduce the risk of blood clots, improve cholesterol and help prevent heart attacks

Benefits of Anti- Aging Super Foods

10. Plain non fat yogurt more calcium than milk, more probiotics

than Korean kimchi helps prevent osteoporosis, boost immunity and lower the risk of digestive cancers buy unsweetened, fortified with vitamin D to sweeten, add fruits or granola make sure it has either lactobacillus or

bifidobacterium or acidophilus

Best foods for weight lossberries cherries grapes dairy avocado (potassium) salmon (lean protein) whole grain

Best foods for weight lossolives (has healthy fats) green tea beans eggs pine nutsRead more:http://www.benefits-of-resveratrol.com/best-foods-for-weight-loss.html

THE FUN PARTEAT MORE, WEIGH LESS

Salmon with fruit salsa Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Salmon-with-Fruit-Salsa/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Roasted-Butternut-Squash-Soup/Detail.aspx

THE FUN PARTEAT MORE, WEIGH LESS

Summer Rainbow Salad Yogurt-Berry Cups

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Summer-Rainbow-Salad/Detail.aspx

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000522538

Steven Pratt's SuperFoods Salad (plus Salmon)1 cup spinach torn into bite-size pieces1 cup chopped romaine1/4 cup shredded red cabbage1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper1/2 tomato, chopped1/4 cup chickpeas; if canned, rinse well1/2 cup grated carrot1/4 avocado, cubed3.75 oz can wild salmon or 4 oz hot- or cold-smoked salmon2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp balsamic vinegarHandful of chopped fresh herbs (optional)1 tbsp parmesan

Super Foods Recipes

Steven Pratt's SuperFoods Salad (plus Salmon) Combine the spinach, romaine, cabbage, red pepper, tomato, chickpeas, carrot, salmon, and avocado in a bowl. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Toss the dressing with the salad just before serving.

More recipes:http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article000523175.cfm?x=b6CLG4Q,b1kJpvRw,w

Super Foods Recipes

Be inspired to be healthyAre you ready to take the first steps to super health? Are you ready to beat your health challenges ? Are you ready to take your health to the next level?

Summary Personal Path to Health Start at http://www.mypyramid.gov make smart choices from every food group-eat a balanced diet find your balance between food and physical activity of at least 30 minutes everyday get the most nutrition out of your

calories: add super foods to your diet

Referenceshttp://www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/resource/MyPyramidBrochurebyIFIC.pdf

http://www.mypyramid.gov

http://www.superfoods-for-superhealth.com

http://www.articlesbase.com/healtharticles/6miraculous-foods-that-cleanse-your-body-570203.html

http://www.ayushveda.com/womens-magazine/foods-that-heal/

http://www.benefits-of-resveratrol.com/10-super-foods.html

http://www.benefits-of-resveratrol.com/10-super-foods-list.html

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/superfoods-everyone-needs

Referenceshttp://www.dlife.com/dlife_media/diabetes_slideshows/anti-inflammatory-foods?index=12

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-ginger.html

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/diets/foods-for-flat-abs/

http://www.benefits-of-resveratrol.com/foods-for-longevity.html

Super Foods Recipes Referenceshttp://allrecipes.com//Recipes/healthy-cooking/super-foods/fruits-and-vegetables/vegetables/Main.aspx

http://www.rawfoodsdietinfo.net/raw-foods-recipes-info/two-raw-foods-desset-recipes/

http://www.oprah.com/food/Superfoods-Ingredients-and-Recipes-for-a-Healthy-Diet

Super Foods Recipes References

http://www.suite101.com/content/super-foods-recipes-a10733

http://find.myrecipes.com

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