A vegetarian or vegan diet can be a healthy lifestyle, but it takes is a little planning to eat a variety of foods to meet your dietary needs.
Unfortunately, even the most carefully planned plant-based diet may lack key nutrients. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian, a recent convert or somewhere in between, make sure you’re getting key nutrients by including these foods on your grocery list.
sup·ple·ment something that completes or enhances something else when added to it. A dietary supplement is intended to provide nutrients that may otherwise not be consumed in sufficient quantities.
The “superfood” craze has exploded throughout the health world in the last few years. Focusing on calorie-sparse and nutrient-dense options, superfoods provide antioxidants and essential nutrients that the body cannot produce on its own. They help our bodies avoid illness and aging while supporting our daily health. You don’t want to miss out on these amazingly beneficial foods. Read on to find out why!
What are superfoods?
The term “superfood” remains very broad. One definition states: “a food that is considered to be beneficial to your health and that may even help some medical conditions.” Some foods commonly included are berries, nuts and dark green vegetables. Nutritionists may differ on what is and is not a superfood, but the many superfood candidates put forth offer an array of beneficial foods to choose from.
What makes LunaRich® the first epigenetic superfood?
LunaRich from Reliv is the first nutritional ingredient of its kind shown to promote optimal health at the epigenetic level. LunaRich delivers the most concentrated form of bioactive lunasin available. Lunasin is a naturally occurring soy peptide and the key to many of soy’s documented benefits, including cholesterol management, inflammation reduction, improved immunity, antioxidant effects and overall cellular health. LunaRich offers you the unique opportunity to take control of your own health — and is available exclusively from Reliv.
How can I add more superfoods to my diet?
It’s simple. With so many options to choose from, your next trip to the grocery store can become a fun game of pick-and-choose with new and exciting superfoods. Since the superfood category is so broad, finding some you like and incorporating them into your diet can be a fun process that the whole family can enjoy. Be adventurous by adding superfoods to your classic recipes for a nutritious twist on some of your favorite meals.
Reliv can help. Reliv formulates its products using the most advanced ingredients, including a wide range of superfoods. And with the epigenetic science behind LunaRich, Reliv literally takes superfoods to a whole new level.
Soy Protein
Every cell in the human body needs protein. It is also necessary for building and repairing tissue. Vegetarian protein sources are often low in saturated fat and high in fiber, so eat up!
As far as superfoods go, soy is one of the leading names on the list. Part of the legume family, soybeans are unique due to a complete protein profile and additional nutrients that maximize health benefits. The entire body can benefit from soy consumption. Examples include a reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol levels and decreased risk of osteoporosis.
On Your Grocery List: beans, nuts, nut butters, peas, tofu, veggie burgers, soy nuts
Calcium
This mineral is necessary for muscle contraction, blood vessel constriction, and hormone and enzyme secretion. A Purdue University study suggests plant sources alone may not fulfill your calcium needs. If you don’t consume dairy, you may need a dietary supplement.
On Your Grocery List: fortified cereal and orange juice, collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, bok choy
Iron
Dietary iron is needed for the creation of neurotransmitters and the transportation of oxygen throughout the body. The human body doesn’t absorb plant-based (non-heme) iron as efficiently as animal-based (heme) iron, so vegetarians could be at risk for deficiency.
On Your Grocery List: spinach, kidney beans, black-eyed peas, lentils, molasses, whole-wheat bread, peas, dried apricots, prunes, raisins, asparagus, strawberries
Vitamin B-12
This important vitamin, which contributes to a healthy nervous system and the creation of red blood cells and DNA, is available primarily in animal products. It’s essential for vegetarians — especially those who avoid dairy and eggs — to take a dietary supplement containing B-12.
On Your Grocery List: fortified cereals and veggie burgers, nutritional supplements like Reliv Now®.
Zinc
The function of over 300 enzymes in the human body and immune system health rely on zinc. Like iron, vegetarian sources of zinc are not as easily absorbed by the body, so make sure your dietary supplement contains zinc.
On Your Grocery List: white beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, fortified cereal, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds
A Note from Dr. Carl: Superfoods for a Super You
Superfoods provide our bodies with unmatched nutrition that can change the way we look at food all together. They offer a unique opportunity to feed our bodies exactly what they need to thrive.
Reliv makes it simple — offering you and your family the best nutrition available for optimal health. Our LunaRich formulas put you in control of your own health like never before. And the LunaRich Super Pack gives you the perfect place to start. With a four-month supply of Reliv Now® and LunaRich X™, the Super Pack makes seeing results almost unavoidable. And instant savings of 25% or more on the Super Pack makes it a healthy choice for your wallet too.
Don’t settle for feeling “fine.” Go from you to Super You with Reliv.
To your health,
Dr. Carl W. Hastings
Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer
Note: Reliv NOW is vegetarian and vegan. This powerhouse nutritional supplement take the guesswork out of good nutrition. Every Reliv product is precisely formulated to deliver optimal levels of the essential vitamins, minerals, protein and phytonutrients necessary to support overall wellbeing. And that can mean a longer, healthier life.
Sources:
- http://www.eufic.org/article/en/artid/The-science-behind-superfoods/
- http://www.superfoodsrx.com/superfoods/soy/
- http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/superfoods-everyone-needs
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