Superfood means foods that are packed with a lot of nutrition into a small volume while containing a low number of calories. If you are looking to lose weight, increase your nutritional potential, or boost your immune system, here are the Superfoods that can be easily added to blended drinks, recipes, or taken in supplements form.

• Dark leafy greens are an excellent source of fibre, vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll.

• Maca root is a plant native to South America and is a non-caffeine energizer. Besides being a superfood it is also an adaptogen which will help your body deal with stress and has hormone balancing effects.

• Bee Pollen collected by the honey bee has energizing effects; it’s one of the best multivitamins, and a great source of proteins, folic, and enzymes.

• Camu Camu Berry is a tropical food that comes from the Amazon, provides immune-boosting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory constituents, and is one of nature’s richest sources of vitamin C.

• Aloe Vera Gel is a skin moisturizer, highly nutritious and fibrous food source. It also has antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiinflammatory agent.

• Cacao is one of the highest sources of magnesium in nature, and is full of antioxidants, iron and chromium. • Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C.

• Avocado contains vitamin E, fibre, potassium, high in healthy fat, full of nutrients and vitamins. • Turmeric comes from India; it is antiinflammatory, helps with arthritis and joint pain.

• Ginger boosts the immune system and can help eliminate free radicals, which assists your liver with its detoxing responsibilities. It also helps with your cholesterol and circulation.

• Chia seeds are full of nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, is a complete protein, fibre, and Omega 3.

• Flax seeds are a good source of Omega 3 what helps with inflammation problems, and contains protein, fibre, iron, and calcium.

• Sesame is high in many beneficial minerals, vitamins, calcium, zinc, and a good source of B Vitamins

-Patricia Chirino Cabrera (Health & Life Coach)