Health foods worth mentioning

[Elvia1023]

I enjoy a varied diet, love my food and also like to experiment. I take various things that can negatively effect my health so I try to counteract that when I can through my diet. I just wanted to briefly go over a few things many may find beneficial in adding to your diet. Most of these things I have never seen mentioned on here so figured I would. If anyone has used any or do in the future let me know how you find them. I will just copy and paste info to save time.

Organic Dried Inca Berries

•Organic Dried Inca / Incan Berries also known as Golden Berries
•Large Golden Berries, Sweet and Tart
•Rich in Dietary Fibre, Pectin, Vitamins and Minerals
•Contain the Two Essential Fatty Acids Linoleic and Oleic acid
•High In Protein, Antioxidants (Flavonoids), Vitamin A, Iron and Low Sugar Content for a Fruit

Inca berries have more kilojoules than dried apricots or sultanas thanks to a combination of carbs in the fruit and healthy fats in the tiny seeds.
Like other dried fruit, about half their weight is carbohydrates with a lot of natural sugars. They’re around 50 per cent sugars on a par with dried apricots.
For a fruit, they are surprisingly high in protein (6.4g per 100g), however, they’re not as high as goji which has 12g. Meat as a comparison is 20% protein.
At 19 per cent, they have the highest fibre content of all dried fruit. A handful delivers about 8g which is 27 per cent of the recommended daily intake for an adult. Most of the other dried fruits contain about 8g, although dried figs come a close second with 14.3g fibre. It’s all due to those tiny seeds.
Their potassium level equals that of apricots but they come up tops for their phosphorous content. There’s not much calcium (dried figs outshine them here and actually contain about 10 times more calcium than Incaberries).


Organic Baobab Powder

•Organic Baobab Powder from the pure, raw fruit (pods) of the African baobab tree
•Suitable for Vegans and Dairy, Gluten, Whey and Soy Free
•Baobab is a great source of Antioxidants, Vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Dietary Fibre
•Baobab is claimed to boost Energy Levels, Help Hydration and Support the Immune and Nervous System

Typical Values per 100g

Energy 217 kcal
914 KJ
Protein 3.6g
Fat
of which saturates 0.2g
0.1g
Carbohydrate
of which sugars 26.1g
14.0g
Fibre 49.2g
Sodium 1.85g

Vitamins and Minerals

Typical Values per 100g

Vitamin C 101mg
Calcium 256mg
Iron 5.7mg
Potassium 2100mg
Magnesium 147mg
Copper 0.55mg


Bee Pollen

•High in Protein, Vitamin B (B1, B2 & B3), C and E, Iron, Zinc and Fibre, Gluten, Lactose, Soy Free.

Energy 1730.2 kJ / 345 kCal
Protein(g) 16.7, Fat (g) 7.5, Saturated Fatty Acids (g) 2.3, Carbohydrate (g) 55.9 of which Total Sugars (g) 41.5, Dietary Fibre (g) 10.9, Sodium (mg) 40.9, Calcium (mg) 772.5, Iron (mg) 51

Organic Moringa Powder

•Packed with Vitamins, Iron, Zinc, Calcium
•Very high in Fibre, Antioxidants, Chlorophyll
•Contains all 8 Essential Amino Acids
•Gluten Free, Lactose Free
•Suitable for Vegetarians, Vegans

Typical Values per 100g

Calories 205kcal
Protein 28.1g
Total fat 5.9g
Total carbohydrate 38.5g
Dietary fibre 49.2g

Vitamins and Minerals

Typical Values per 100g

Vitamin A 1.55mg
Vitamin B1 0.49mg
Vitamin B12 0.75IUmg
Vitamin B2 1.43mg
Vitamin B6 1.58mg
Vitamin E 64.4mg
Calcium 1.5g
Iron 60mg
Magnesium 475mg
Zinc 2.4mg
Potassium 800mg

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. These include Calcium - Iron - Magnesium - Phosphorus - Potassium - Iodine - Zink - Selenium - Manganese - Vitamins A - C - D - E - K - B1 - B2 - B6 - B12 - Niacin - Folate - Biotin - Quercetin - and more. It has been reported that orac value (antioxidant strength) for chia is higher than many berries and chocolate at a score of 10,250. Blueberries score is 8708 for comparison.

Chia seeds are also high in protein. However not all proteins are equal. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Of the amino acids found in proteins, some can be made by the body while others are essential in the diet. Chia contains all 8 essential amino acids along with the non essential acids.

Nutrition per 100g:

Energy 2194kJ/524kcal, Protein (g) 21.2, Carbohydrates (g) 37.5, Of Which Total Dietary Fibre (g) 33.7, Soluble (g) 4, Insoluble (g) 29.7, Total Fat (g) 31.4, Of Which Saturates (g) 3.2, Mono-Unsaturates (g) 1.2, Polyunsaturates (g) 26.3, Of Which Omega-3 (ALA) (g) 20.4

Organic Camu Camu Powder

•Bursting with Vitamin C
•High in Fibre
•Gluten Free, Lactose Free
•Suitable for Vegetarians, Vegans

Camu Camu has more than 80 times the vitamin C of an orange (gram for gram).

Typical Values per 100g

Energy 314 kcal
1320 KJ
Protein 5.6g
Fat
of which saturates
of which mono-unsaturates
poly-unsaturates 2.5g
0.4g
1.4g
0.7g
Carbohydrate 55.6g
Fibre 23.4g
Sodium 0.26mg

Vitamins and Minerals

Typical Values per 100g

Vitamin C 5800mg


Others worth a mention but more well know would be coconut sugar, coconut oil, red palm oil, argan oil, maqui berries, goji berries, cacao nibs, matcha tea and maca powder.

 

[Jasons1985]

Interesting..thanks for posting Elvia!

 

[totalrecomp]

Not a single ingredient but I made a whole grain banana nut oatmeal dark chocolate chip coconut peanut butter cake. The chocolate chips are stevia sweetened and I made this from scratch following no recipe. It was high fiber, the only sugar was from the two bananas and the small amount in the protein powder and PB. It had over 75g of protein too. It was a hit at mothers day. Was not cheap due to the special ingredients and could have stood to be a bit moister(I have since received the fiber syrup that quest uses in their bars and will add it next time.)

When I want a chocolate bar these are my go too:

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Lily's Sweets -

I get no sugar crash from these and with the fiber they are decently filling.

Coconut flour and almond flour are great to substitute for regular flours at 50 percent and then use protein for the other 50 percent.

Glycerol with organic maple flavoring are great as a syrup substitute(till we can get the LBA ones hopefully)

 

[Elvia1023]

Not a single ingredient but I made a whole grain banana nut oatmeal dark chocolate chip coconut peanut butter cake. The chocolate chips are stevia sweetened and I made this from scratch following no recipe. It was high fiber, the only sugar was from the two bananas and the small amount in the protein powder and PB. It had over 75g of protein too. It was a hit at mothers day. Was not cheap due to the special ingredients and could have stood to be a bit moister(I have since received the fiber syrup that quest uses in their bars and will add it next time.)

When I want a chocolate bar these are my go too:

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and

Lily's Sweets -

I get no sugar crash from these and with the fiber they are decently filling.

Coconut flour and almond flour are great to substitute for regular flours at 50 percent and then use protein for the other 50 percent.

Glycerol with organic maple flavoring are great as a syrup substitute(till we can get the LBA ones hopefully)

Good stuff. I actually nearly mentioned coconut and almond flour (and almond and cashew paste) in the above list at the end.

 

[guido torpedo]

Keep this info coming as I can use some change in my diet after three months of being strict I can use some good ideas

 

[Swifto]

Great post.

I'd add dark chocolate and red wine to that list - in moderation.

 

[totalrecomp]

Great post.

I'd add dark chocolate and red wine to that list - in moderation.

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You can eat these and even if not in moderation you are only dealing with the fat and fiber. For those who do not like plain stevia it is blended so well in these bars you will not taste stevia at all just awesomeness.

Another calorie free sweetener that is decent, I still prefer a quality stevia, is Lo Han Guo fruit extract.

I really like these as well: **broken link removed**

They look small but are actually full size rice cakes. Not to bad if you eat two or three.

 

[wordomr]

I am a fan of the Green Superfoods powder, as I always struggle to get enough fruits and veggies in my diet. With this stuff I can always add a scoop of it to my shakes and get the extra benefits without even tasting it.

 

[Giants83]

I am a fan of the Green Superfoods powder, as I always struggle to get enough fruits and veggies in my diet. With this stuff I can always add a scoop of it to my shakes and get the extra benefits without even tasting it.

Tastes best with vanilla. Good stuff.

 

[Deleted member 121863]

I actually have 2 goji berry trees growing. Damn squirrels got the first berries!

 

[heavyhitter]

Chia seeds are awesome. I have IBS and they're one of the only fiber sources that doesn't give me severe stomach distress.

 

[LK3]

Not a single ingredient but I made a whole grain banana nut oatmeal dark chocolate chip coconut peanut butter cake. The chocolate chips are stevia sweetened and I made this from scratch following no recipe. It was high fiber, the only sugar was from the two bananas and the small amount in the protein powder and PB. It had over 75g of protein too. It was a hit at mothers day. Was not cheap due to the special ingredients and could have stood to be a bit moister(I have since received the fiber syrup that quest uses in their bars and will add it next time.)

When I want a chocolate bar these are my go too:

**broken link removed**
**broken link removed**

and

Lily's Sweets -

I get no sugar crash from these and with the fiber they are decently filling.

Coconut flour and almond flour are great to substitute for regular flours at 50 percent and then use protein for the other 50 percent.

Glycerol with organic maple flavoring are great as a syrup substitute(till we can get the LBA ones hopefully)

maybe try finding a dessert with a longer name?

lol!

 

[Elvia1023]

Great post.

I'd add dark chocolate and red wine to that list - in moderation.

I am not really a wine drinker but have had a few red wines recently. I love dark chocolate but it's hard for me not to eat the entire bar. I have just had had some I bought in Lidl the other day and actually was good for a change. I have been having 2 squares with a cup of tea after work when I get in. I sometimes buy a dark chocolate made with coconut sugar too. If you ever want the website just let me know (me and swifto are both in the uk). I love Mosher Roth 85% dark chocolate from Aldi too.

Chia seeds are awesome. I have IBS and they're one of the only fiber sources that doesn't give me severe stomach distress.

Yeah chia seeds are great and easy to use in shakes etc.

I actually have 2 goji berry trees growing. Damn squirrels got the first berries!

I wish I had a goji berry tree but I don't even have a garden at the moment

I am a fan of the Green Superfoods powder, as I always struggle to get enough fruits and veggies in my diet. With this stuff I can always add a scoop of it to my shakes and get the extra benefits without even tasting it.

I have used a few fruit or green powders too. Most taste so bad I tend to just have them quick in a little juice then drink/eat something nice. I have a great greens powder now but not been consistent with it. I feel healthier when using it though and it's great for a mental/physical boost.

 

[BigDM]

I am a fan of the Green Superfoods powder, as I always struggle to get enough fruits and veggies in my diet. With this stuff I can always add a scoop of it to my shakes and get the extra benefits without even tasting it.

I need to check this stuff out sometime. I know I don't get enough fruits and veggies. Seems like this would be an easy way to incorporate them more into my diet.

 

[LK3]

in the same sort of category, I have been using palm kernel oil recently, its basically the same as coconut in terms of types of fat and might even be better, cheaper too!

 

[tay]

Moroccan argan oil
Red Palm Oil

 

[Deleted member 121863]

I wish I had a goji berry tree but I don't even have a garden at the moment

Its supposed to grow into a small bush that can be kept in a 3 gallon pot. My wife bought 3 sticks online. Literally sticks, no leaves, BOOM we got berries in 4 months! You can also buy the "aero garden" for herbs. It`s a small hydroponic system, lights, water everything on a timer. Fresh herbs always make food pop.

 

[wordomr]

I need to check this stuff out sometime. I know I don't get enough fruits and veggies. Seems like this would be an easy way to incorporate them more into my diet.

You will want to mix it with something (juice, protein shake, etc) as it's pretty potent and doesn't taste good at all just mixed with water, but supposedly provides a lot of the nutrition of eating a lot of fruits and veggies. I figure it can't hurt to add more of this stuff to my diet.

You can pick this stuff up at any health foods store or even try your grocery store.

 

[ParisFR83]

Nice thread ! I get flax seeds raw from whole foods and mix it in my oats in the morning. Coconut oil also when I cook most things is good. Red wine I also like with my meats.

 

[OutToLunch]

Has anyone seen the studies that flax seeds/oil and even green tea have estrogen promoting effects similar to what is mentioned about soy. I don't necessarily subscribe to this personally. But interesting nevertheless.