Super foods

[Catherine]

Following is a list of super foods which are being discussed in Sarah's course. I plan to research them more and post some research links. Some of them I have already heard from the forum.

1. Acal berries

May need to avoid if allergic to pollens.

People who are allergic to acai or to plants in the Arecaceae (palm) family should not consume acai

Consuming acai might affect MRI test results. If you use acai products and are scheduled for an MRI, check with your health care provider.

Seems to be very heavy promoted on the web for weigh loss.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-li...i/faq-20057794

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/acai/a/acai.htm

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acai/ataglance.htm?lang

http://www.webmd.com/diet/acai-berries-and-acai-berry-juice-what-are-the-health-benefits

2. Goji berries

Also know as wolfberry.
If you take Warfarin you may want to avoid Goji berries
They may interact with diabetes drugs and blood pressure drugs.
Member of nightshade family.
High in vitamin A
Case reports have linked goji berries consumption with skin photosensitivity, causing a skin rash on exposure to sunlight.
They are also naturally rich in oxalate which may be a health issue in kidney problems.

http://blogs.smh.com.au/thedailytruth/archives/2007/06/berry_bad_things.html?page=2#comments

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodandd...eds-and-goji-berries-really-good-for-you.html

http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-eating/guide/goji-berries

http://www.webmd.com/balance/goji-berries-health-benefits-and-side-effects

3. Cacao


4. Maca (powder)

Side effects

Worsens Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Causes Goiters


http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...iveIngredientId=555&activeIngredientName=maca

http://macapowderbenefits.net/maca-side-effects/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/154802-the-side-effects-of-maca-root-powder/

http://herbs.lovetoknow.com/Maca_Root_Side_Effects

http://www.simplecleanliving.com/is-maca-root-really-healthy/

http://www.webmd.boots.com/vitamins-and-minerals/maca

5. Cinnamon Spice

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/supplement-guide-cinnamon

6. Liquid Chlorophyll

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...edientId=712&activeIngredientName=CHLOROPHYLL

7. Spirulina

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...tId=923&activeIngredientName=BLUE-GREEN ALGAE

8. Coconut oil

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...dientId=1092&activeIngredientName=COCONUT OIL

9. Noni Juice

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...iveIngredientId=758&activeIngredientName=NONI

10. Apricot Kernal

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...ntId=1190&activeIngredientName=APRICOT KERNEL

11. Manuka honey 15+

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/manuka-honey-medicinal-uses

12. Chai seeds

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...veIngredientId=1224&activeIngredientName=CHIA

13. Magnesium (spray)

14. Vita Green

15. Silica (gel)

16. Flax Seeds

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...ngredientId=991&activeIngredientName=FLAXSEED

17. Psylium husks

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-56088-Psyllium+Husk+Fibre+Oral.aspx?drugid=56088

18. Tumeric

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...ngredientId=662&activeIngredientName=TURMERIC

19. Mesquite

20. Lucuma

21. Sunwarrier Protein Powder

Other foods to look at:-

22. Avocado

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...IngredientId=890&activeIngredientName=AVOCADO

23. Cucumber

24. Papaya

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...eIngredientId=488&activeIngredientName=PAPAYA

 

[Stevi (:]

Avocado Cucumber Papaya ?

 

[Catherine]

Added to the list

 

[Catherine]

Acai Berries

May need to avoid if allergic to pollens.

People who are allergic to acai or to plants in the Arecaceae (palm) family should not consume acai

Consuming acai might affect MRI test results. If you use acai products and are scheduled for an MRI, check with your health care provider.

Seems to be very heavy promoted on the web for weigh loss.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-l...althy-eating/expert-answers/acai/faq-20057794

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/acai/a/acai.htm

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acai/ataglance.htm?lang

Any other references?

 

[Catherine]

Goji berries

Also know as wolfberry.
If you take Warfarin you may want to avoid Goji berries
They may interact with diabetes drugs and blood pressure drugs.
Member of nightshade family.
High in vitamin A
Case reports have linked goji berries consumption with skin photosensitivity, causing a skin rash on exposure to sunlight.
They are also naturally rich in oxalate which may be a health issue in kidney problems.



http://blogs.smh.com.au/thedailytruth/archives/2007/06/berry_bad_things.html?page=2#comments

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodandd...eds-and-goji-berries-really-good-for-you.html

http://www.webmd.boots.com/healthy-eating/guide/goji-berries

 

[crohnsinct]

Oh Catherine! Welcome to my obsession!

 

[Catherine]

4. Maca (powder)

Side effects

Worsens Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Causes Goiters


http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-suppl...iveIngredientId=555&activeIngredientName=maca

http://macapowderbenefits.net/maca-side-effects/

http://www.livestrong.com/article/154802-the-side-effects-of-maca-root-powder/

http://herbs.lovetoknow.com/Maca_Root_Side_Effects

http://www.simplecleanliving.com/is-maca-root-really-healthy/