New Superfoods of 2016

New Superfoods of 2016 1. Pitaya (Dragon Fruit): Includes lycopene, which one study shows may reduce the risk of prostate cancer. 2. Freekeh: Four times as much protein as the same amount of cooked brown rice. 3.Tiger Nuts: Good for potassium and low calorie 4. Baobab: Contains nearly six times as much vitamin C as oranges and twice as much calcium as milk. 5. Moringa (Horseradish Tree): It contains as much calcium as milk, more potassium than a banana, and two and a half times the amount of Vitamin C as an orange. 6. Turkey Tail Mushroom: Contain polysaccharides that support the immune system. 7. Hemp Seeds: They contain all 10 essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, some omega-6 fatty acids, and are rich in magnesium and iron. 8. Black Rice: This noir rice, also known as ‘forbidden rice,’ due to its rarity in ancient China. It contains a large amount of anthocyanins, which have been shown to lower the risk of heart attacks and control cholesterol levels. 9. Dandelion Greens: Contains your entire daily requirement for vitamin A, and nearly as much vitamin K as kale. 10. Matcha: 137 times the amount of anti-inflammatory EGCG found in regular green tea. 11. Guayusa: Contains polyphenols which reportedly help prevent degenerative diseases and chlorogenic acids, which may improve glycemic control and lower blood pressure. https://www.teambeachbody.com/teambeachbodyblog/nutrition/the-11-superfoods-of-2016