Good health starts
with what’s on one’s plate. Now that many have become more conscious of their
health, they have also become more mindful of what they eat. And conversations
about healthy eating would never be complete without a mention of superfoods.
With July being “Nutrition Month”, it’s just fitting to learn more about superfoods and why they have, in recent years, emerged as a great companion to every health journey. It’s best to start from the beginning – so, what are superfoods really?
Superfood is often
hyped as “power food” or food that has exceptional nutritional density. Meaning,
it is packed with nutrients even in small serving volumes yet low in calorie content. Mostly
plant-based foods, superfoods provide substantial amounts of vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals and offer multiple health benefits.
Health experts say that the benefits of eating superfood include improving nutrition, promoting good heart health, stabilizing blood sugars, and preventing some types of cancer.
Some plant-based foods that are considered as superfoods are dark leafy greens such as kale, root crops like beets, and whole grains like quinoa. To illustrate their health benefits, a single cup of kale has more vitamin C than an orange and contains seven times the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin K. It’s also a good source of minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium that many people are deficient in.
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Beets are a popular superfood both for how they can help increase energy and cope with stress, as well as for their vibrant color. |
Beets are some of the best sources
of nitrates, or compounds that convert to nitric acid in the body. Nitric acid
plays an important role in improving blood flow, which may improve athletic
performance and also lower blood pressure. Quinoa, meanwhile, is considered as a
super crop by the United Nations for its high protein content. This superfood
is also a complete protein, as it contains all nine
essential amino acids that the body cannot make on its own.
The Harvard School of Public Health advises that regular
consumption of superfoods still needs to be complemented with healthy living.
Despite their popularity, superfoods should not be mistaken as cure-alls or
miracles for any existing ailments. They should be incorporated into a proper
diet and active lifestyle. While there is science that backs their health
benefits, variety and moderation in your diet are required to enjoy optimum
results.
Plant-based
Filipino brand Sekaya offers the
dietary goodness of superfoods through its Sekaya Raw Actives line. Sekaya Raw Actives are superfood powders
made with the highest quality USDA-certified organic wholefood ingredients.
They come in ready-to-mix powder formats, so they are easy to stir in water or
other beverages, and even mixed in with food.
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Root crops such as maca root, which is now available as a superfood powder, can help regulate one’s stress hormones.
Choose
from Sekaya Raw Actives Barley Green to keep the
digestive system healthy, Daily Greens to boost daily intake of essential
nutrients, Maca Factor to help regulate stress hormones, Pea Protein to speed
up muscle recovery, Powerbeet to increase energy during workouts, and Vegan
Protein to sustain a plant-based lifestyle.
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Sekaya Raw Actives are superfood powders that are made with the highest quality USDA-certified organic wholefood ingredients. |
Sekaya is a Filipino
plant-based brand that provides natural, science-backed products to support
your
health goals and daily wellness.
Sekaya is under Synnovate Pharma Corporation, the natural products company of UNILAB. Learn more about how you can benefit
from Sekaya’s plant-based solutions and get health tips and information at https://www.sekaya.com.ph/ and by following @sekayaph on Facebook and Instagram.
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