Do Superfoods Make For A Super Week,

This week I turned myself into a "superfood" guinea pig to see how I would feel. After integrating raw acai, raw goji berries, raw cacao, pomegranate green tea and more organic yogurt and berries into my diet, how do I feel, Am I now superhuman, Which grocery foods did I find, And why are these things considered "superfoods" again,

This week I turned myself into a "superfood" guinea pig to see how I would feel. After integrating raw acai, raw goji berries, raw cacao, pomegranate green tea and other berries into my diet, how do I feel, Am I now superhuman, Which grocery items did I find, And what is a "superfood" again, So we'll start with what a superfood is.

In a nutshell, it is a food that is loaded with antioxidants and/or nutrients, such as amino acids and essential omega fatty acids. It turns out that you may not get the benefits of these antioxidants and nutrients if they come in the form of supplements, so everything I used this week came from raw, pure sources.

This meant that I had to buy all of the ingredients at Whole Foods or other natural food stores - I could not find these items at regular grocery stores. So how do I feel, I honestly did not think I would see a noticeable difference, especially after only one week.

However, I was shocked - I did get a big energy boost. My normal 2:00 - 3:30 afternoon daily drag completely vanished. After seeing and feeling the difference with these fairly easy small changes to my diet, I am absolutely ready to make them a regular part of my day (which is another thing I totally didn't think would happen)! So first up, my breakfast "superfood" smoothie.

Goji is arguably one of the most powerful "superfoods" known. These little berries from the Himalayan mountains have more Vitamin C than oranges, more beta carotene than carrots and more iron than spinach, all in 1 little ounce. They have 20 trace minerals and 8 amino acids, and have protein as well as soluble fiber. ALL of that, and I can't believe how good these taste.

They are like a sweet, dried raspberry, which makes them a nice addition to smoothies, or you can just eat them plain. I chose this Navitas brand because it is organic and has a MUCH better taste than other brands I've tried. IMPORTANT: goji berries have been shown to adversely interact with some drugs, so if you are taking medication, consult your doctor before integrating these into your diet. In case you hadn't heard, the acai berry is a reddish-purple fruit native to Central and South America that is a powerhouse of antioxidants and essential omega fatty acids.

However, as far as promoting weight loss, there is no scientific evidence yet to indicate that the acai berry is any more beneficial than any of the other berries (which are all healthful). These Sambazon pure acai smoothie pouches make it a snap to add the acai. It also contains a high amount minerals such as magnesium and iron. Navitas Naturals is a great choice because it is 100% pure, raw and organic.

I am now using this in my smoothies and coffee. WARNING: Use a VERY small amount! This stuff is so potent that I was jittery and bouncing off the walls after only a couple of tablespoons. I now use 1 tbsp. Calories: 230 - Fat: 3g, Carbs: 23g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 19g, WW PTS: 4. Click here to get the recipe!

1/2 oz, goji berries (50 calories) 1/2 packet, Sambazon pure acai (40 calories) 1 tbsp. Blender: (Makes 1 serving): First take 1/4 cup of water and put it in the blender. Then add the goji powder, acai packet and cacao (the water absorbs the powders and keeps them from spraying all over the blender).