Top Antioxidant Foods
It is absolutely essential that we consume top antioxidant foods every day in order to quench the ‘free radical load’ that our body experiences on a daily basis. These foods containing antioxidants are, in particular, fruits, vegetables and unprocessed oils.
Some of the best antioxidant foods are known as ‘Superfoods’ and BCN have developed a unique combination of concentrated, powerful antioxidant rich foods called Super 7 Blend.
Super 7 Blend is a combination of 7 concentrated extracts from the world’s most potent ‘Superfoods’, including: Acai berry, Elderberry, Pomegranate, Goji berry, Noni, Cranberry and Red Raspberry. They are the top antioxidant foods.
These functional foods have a range of health-promoting benefits that have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years and have now been validated by scientific research.
BCN’s Super 7 Blend has one of the highest ORAC values of any product available on the market today (over 10,000 ORAC units per 5 gram serve!). No other product makes it so easy to get so many of the top antioxidant foods together!
Here is a summary of each of the 7 top antioxidant foods (Superfoods):
Elderberry
This berry is native to various parts of Europe, Asia and North America and contains a number of important compounds, particularly anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants and have immune-stimulating properties.
Scientific studies have shown that Elderberry has the following beneficial effects:
• A safe and cost-effective treatment for influenza
• Lowers (bad) cholesterol
• Stimulates the immune system
• Protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress, which decreases vascular disease risk
Acai Berry
The Acai berry is found in the Amazon forest and has been used for centuries by the natives there. It contains anthocyanins and proanthocyanins, which include polyphenols and flavanoids. These are powerful antioxidants.
The Acai berry has the following effects that are validated by scientific research:
• A vasodilating effect on blood vessels, which may assist with lowering blood pressure and reducing heart disease risk
• Has blood-thinning properties
• Supports immune function
• Maintains healthy cell division
• Promotes digestive health
• Promotes a healthy nervous system
• Increases energy levels
Pomegranate
The pomegranate is native to the Middle East and has been cultivated in Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Mediterranean regions for several thousand years. The pomegranate is a fruit that contains many beneficial compounds including polyphenols. Its health benefits have been studied quite extensively and the list of proven effects include the following:
• Decrease prostate cancer risk
• Decreases osteoarthritis risk by slowing the deterioration of bone cartilage
• Reduces cancer formation and growth
• It is a nitric oxide (NO) ‘extender’, which means it helps NO stay active in the body for longer. NO has vasodilating effects
• Reduces the risk of brain injuries in infants
• Neuroprotective effects
• Improves lipid profiles
• Decreases blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk
• Reduces bone loss
• Liver protective effects
• Reduces development of cancer blood vessels
Goji Berry
The Goji berry is a very popular fruit in many Asian countries. It contains many nutrients including, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and flavonoids that support vision, particularly zeaxanthin. The Goji berry is one of the world’s richest sources of zeaxanthin.
There is limited published research on the benefits of Goji berry, but it has been shown to have the following beneficial effects:
• Has anti-cancer activity
• Increases plasma zeaxanthin levels, which may assist in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Lowers blood lipids
• Helps stabilise blood sugar levels
Noni
Noni comes from the fruit of the Indian mulberry and is often found on the islands of Tahiti and Hawaii. It has been used in folk remedies for over 2,000 years and has a broad range of therapeutic effects. Noni contains a mixture of anthraquinones, organic acids, xeronine, vitamins and minerals.
There is quite a substantial amount of research available demonstrating the health benefits of Noni, which are as follows:
• Anti-cancer properties
• Improves blood lipid profiles
• Increases energy (has anti-fatigue and endurance properties)
• Has suppressive effects on parasitic infections
• Has pain-relieving and sedative properties
• Reduces development of cancer blood vessels
Cranberry
The Cranberry is a commonly grown fruit in the US and Canada and has been used by natives for food, ceremonies and medicinally for centuries. Cranberries contain various vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients including, anthocyanidin flavonoids and polyphenol antioxidants.
There is a good body of research to support the following benefits of Cranberries:
• Prevention and treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
• Demonstrates bacterial anti-adhesive properties
• May assist in the prevention of dental plaque and cavities
• Improves blood lipid profiles and reduces CVD risk
• Demonstrates potent cancer fighting properties
Red Raspberry
Red Raspberries are believed to be native to Europe but are now widely cultivated around the world. It is the highest known source of Ellagic acid, which is a powerful polyphenol antioxidant. It also contains a variety of other flavonoids.
The research shows that Red Raspberries have the following properties:
• Demonstrates anti-microbial effects
• Inhibits cancer cell proliferation and tumour formation
• Has powerful anti-inflammatory effects
• Reduces cardiovascular disease risk
• Decreases incidence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
This combination of top antioxidant foods (Superfoods) truly is one of the most beneficial health-promoting products available today.
Considering the amount of chemicals in our environment and the growing incidence of disease in our society, it simply makes sense to do everything within your power to protect your body and the bodies of your family members from the ravage of free radicals. These top antioxidant foods are definitely part of the answer!
By using top antioxidant foods like those contained in BCN’s Super 7 Blend you can obtain all of the protective effects these antioxidant rich foods offer in one 5 gram serve!
BCN’s Super 7 Blend contains the best antioxidant foods and is the perfect choice for optimum health for you and your family! The wide range of health benefits offered by the antioxidant rich foods contained in BCN’s Super 7 Blend make it the ideal combination of functional foods and should be included in everyone’s diet on a daily basis.
Simply add a 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of BCN’s Super 7 Blend to a glass of water, juice or milk and consume.
It is such a quick and easy way to look after your body!
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