These days we are subjected to a lot more stress than it used to in the past and all this takes a toll on our body and mind.
Stress at work, in relationships, and financial matters can rob our peace of mind and curb our appetite. We seem to have time for almost everything on earth but ourselves. We tend to neglect that one person called ‘us’ until the time comes to see the doctor and follow a prescription.
An apple a day keeps a doctor away! Remember? It holds true for people of all ages. Just eating food is not enough, because all that you eat is not going to give you the required nutrition for your body.
So, keep a check on what you eat and when you are at the grocers make sure you buy what’s good for your health. In this book we will tell you about the ‘superfoods’ that you must eat to ensure that you have a healthy body inside out.
Superfoods are the healthiest food in the planet, and that’s why they are called so in the health food industry. They refer to the type of food that are high in nutrients and significantly low in calorie; so when you consume superfoods you get more of the ‘good part’ minus the negatives.
As there are no magic health pills that you can pop and turn into a super healthy individual, the superfoods are the best bet to pave your way to good health.
Several organizations have conducted research and studies based on different types of superfoods and we will be learning more about them in the upcoming chapters. According to the American Cancer Society, the superfoods contain high amounts of antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of diseases like cancer.