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I'd like to introduce you to the Nutrient to Calorie Ratio. For each meal you eat, focus on including foods that have a high amount of nutrients per calorie. For instance, table sugar has almost no nutrients per calorie where as blueberries have one of the highest nutrient to calorie ratios known! Here are 10 SUPERFOODS with extremely high nutrient to calorie ratios. Try to include at least one with every meal and you'll skyrocket your health.

1. BLUEBERRIES - Blueberries are anti-aging and anti-inflammatory bad boys that act as little smart bombs for your brain. They can improve and maintain your memory and may prevent Alzheimers Disease. These berries maintain a healthy blood flow which also helps to prevent stroke. Other benefits of bluberries include:

-They make your skin more elastic and reduce skin aging.

-Protect smokers from the oxidative damages of smoke.

-Improve cardiovascular health by lowering the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

-1 of the highest ORAC's of any fruit/vegetable. ORAC means the Oxlgen Radical Absorbance Capacity, a foods potential to mop up harmful free radicals.

Anthocyanins and Polyphenols in blueberries protect the brain from inflammation and may reverse age related decline in brain function. For complete benefits, try to eat or juice about 2and 1/2 ounces of organic blueberries a few times a week. You can also take powerful blueberry extract supplements

 2. SPROUTS - BroccoSprouts or Alfalfa Sprouts are good choices. Broccosprouts contain a powerful phytochemical called Sulforaphane. Sulforaphane really increases your cells abilities to protect themselves from cancer. It also increases your body's detoxification enzymes, which destroy free radicals and carcinogens. Alfalfa Sprouts contain more cancer preventing chlorophyll that any other vegetable. They also contain a phytochemical called SAPOMIN. Sapomin lowers your bad cholesterol and boosts your immune stystem by super charging your natural killer cells called T-Lymphocytes. Try to add some sprouts to a salad or sandwich each day. You can also juice sprouts.

3. MACADAMIA NUT OIL - Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil is good, but Macadamia Nut Oil may be better. Macadamia oil has more heart healthy monounsaturated fat than olive oil. This lowers your cholesterol and reduces your blood pressure. The 1 to 1 ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids also may reduce the risk of breast cancer and protect against declining mental function. This hard to find oil may be the World's healthiest. It has a high smoke point and a delicate, nutty flavor.

4. TUMERIC - Tumeric is an amazing spice from the ginger family. Just a pinch has the same nutritional value as a full serving of fruits or veggies. The powerful phytochemical in this spice is called CURCUMIN. Curcumin works these wonders:

-Stimulates digestion by triggering the body to release enzymes that break down fat and carbohydrates. Its great as an upset stomach remedy.

-A Huge Inflammation Fighter. Anti-viral, anti-cancer.

-Reduces total cholesterol and inhibits LDL oxidation.

-Protects your DNA from toxins. Possibly the best benefit because these toxins are a direct link to cancer in humans. Curcumin can inhibit these toxins by up to 80%.

Just a pinch a few times per week will do, Vital Choice has the best source of Organic Tumeric. You can also take Curcumin Supplements.

5. KALE - Kale has the highest antioxidant content of all green leaf vegetables. It contains tons of highly asorbable calicum and the antioxidant Lutein. Lutein improves vision and dercreases your risk of macular degeneration and cataracts. Kale also detoxifys and cleanses your body. It is also home to the phytochemical Glucosinate, which is a huge cancer preventor. Steam or sautee Kale briefly and add lemon, garlic and olive oil. You can also juice Kale.

6. SARDINES - Wild, cold water sardines are full of Omega 3 Fatty Acids. These prevent sudden death heart attacks, arthritis, and chrons disease. They may also help improve cases of depression and bipolar disorder. More importantly, sardines contain NUCLEOTIDES. Nucleotides are the building blocks of life, DNA and RNA. These repair the body, create new tissue and maintain the immune system. Nucleotides may actually reverse the aging process and sardines are the richest source of nucleotides. Some more nucleotide wonders are restoration of hair growth, lessening of wrinkles, detoxification of blood and boosting the immune system. Best sources are Crown Prince or Vital Choice. Vital Choice sardines are packed in extra virgin olive oil by a family in Portugal who has been doing it for 150 years.

7. BROCCOLI - Broccoli is the cancer crusader of cruciferous vegetables. It contains the phytochemical SULFORAPHANE. Sulforaphane activates the body's natural detoxification enzymes that kill cancer cells. Try to eat Broccoli flowerets that have been lightly steamed to get the most benefits. Remember, as with any vegetable, raw is always better than cooked. You can also take a high powered cruciferous supplement.

8. GREEN TEA - Green Tea is anti-cancer, good for oral health and may prevent stroke and heart attack. Power phytochemicals called FLAVANOLS inhibit cholesterol absorbtion by the body and kill the bacteria in your mouth that causes plaque. Green tea is anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-viral and anti-thrombotic. Try to drink at least 4 cups a day or take supplements. A great source for the tea is Vital Choice . A great source for supplements is Life Extension.

10. E3 LIVE - E3 Live sounds gross, but its not! It is fresh, organic, blue-green algae. This is an absolute nutritional powerhouse. It contains more cancer fighting chlorophyll than any other food, as well as 14 vitamins and every single mineral need for healthy body function. E3 also detoxifies your body of toxins found in food, air and water. Its loaded with powerful digestive enzymes and essential fatty acids which lower cholesterol, protect your heart, increase calcium absorption and powers up your immune system. E3 also contains a compound called PEA which increases mental awareness and reduces depression. The protein in E3 is 80% usuable by the body. The protein in red meat is only 20% usuable. For more information on E3 Live, Please visit www.Baby-Boomer-Health-and-Wellness.com

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