The 8 Incredible Superfoods and Herbs You Should Get to Know

One of the greatest things about this generation is that we are able to access ingredients that our grandparents didn’t even know existed! Our world has completely opened up and everyday we are able to learn new ways to keep ourselves healthy and happy!

The more access we have to nutritional foods and herbs, the more resilient our bodies become! However, along with the good, there is also the bad. Our bodies are introduced to bacteria and diseases they would never have been exposed to in the past and so we have to find a way to fight these bacteria enemies!

Enter our own miracle worker… our immune system! Our immune system works hard to keep our bodies safe and ward off unwanted visitors like the flu, the common cold and more severe illnesses. With the introduction of new viruses and bugs, our immune system needs to adjust, and we can help it out big time!

Below are some super foods and super herbs that can seriously strengthen your immune system and if you’re already sick, they can also help detoxify and restore your body back to a healthier state!

Super foods to the rescue!

1. Chaga and Reishi Mushrooms

The Chaga mushroom provides strength for your immune system as well as energy. The Chaga mushroom has high protein content and it can help with lung and eye health. It is also the strongest cancer fighting herb known, and bonus! It tastes like vanilla so it’s great to make teas!

The Reishi mushroom has the ability to improve your memory, kidney health, and is proven to have self-healing abilities. It can also provide cardiovascular support, which will help in your efforts to get in shape! As well, it can regulate blood sugar, which can help someone with diabetes. In helping you with diabetes it also prevents many side effects of the disease such as ulcers and high blood pressure

2. Ginseng

There are two types of Ginseng, Asian/Korean or American, however the Asian or Korean Ginseng is thought to be more effective. Ginseng also helps boost your immune system, lower blood sugar, fight fatigue, heart disease, and can even help you through menopause. It has also been said that Ginseng can help with your mood, concentration, and endurance.

However it is important that you consult your physician before making Ginseng a regular addition to your diet. If taken in large quantities or for long periods of time it can result in side effects like headaches and insomnia. It can also interfere with some types of medication.

3. Chlorella

Chlorella is an alga that is found in fresh water. It helps with immune system strength, ulcers, colitis, Crohn’s Disease, constipation, high blood pressure and cholesterol. This particular herb also helps cure the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy, so it is an excellent diet addition for people that are going through such treatments for cancer.

4. Zeolites

Zeolites are crystal structures that attract toxins and pollutants and thus help you to remove those that are in your body. Through this ion exchange, Zeolites have proven to help people suffering from Lyme disease, Herpes, liver disease, fertility issues and cancer.

5. Shilajit

Shilajit is a natural substance that strengthens your metabolism, kidneys, and helps with lung function. Shilajit is also known to support healthy menstrual function and detox the body safely.

6. Astragalus Root

Much like Chlorella, Astragalus Roots can help with the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy in cancer patients. It strengthens your immune system and is also a natural diuretic which will help you flush out unnecessary fluids.

7. Camu Camu Berry

The Camu camu berry is high in vitamin C, potassium, and amino acids. It will help reduce inflammation and strengthen both your heart and kidneys! Camu camu can help you if you have herpes, shingles, and it is a great fruit to have around if you have a cold or flu!

This little fruit contains helpful nutrients that have been tested for their ability to alleviate symptoms of depression, gum disease, headaches, fatigue, cataracts and glaucoma.

8. Probiotics

Probiotics are essentially good bacteria that our bodies can’t produce by themselves, so they must be ingested. They can help with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) as well as colitis. The two most common and effective probiotics are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.

It’s important that you take advantage of all the amazing foods we have access to! You are no longer limited to the foods and herbs that your region can supply (although buying those fruits and vegetables that you CAN get locally is always a great idea!).

I urge you to try some of these incredible super foods and herbs. All it takes is a quick look at their countless benefits to realize that medicinal food is right at your fingertips! Find ways to incorporate them into your next dinner, smoothie or salad!

Learning how to cook healthy is extremely fun and better yet, it will give you the energy to do it again and again! So go for it!