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Superfoods
Prior to the word “superfood” perfectly embedding itself in our vocabulary after Dr. Steven Pratt coined the term in 2004, we didn’t have such a distinction when it came to the foods we ate. Fruits and vegetables have long been known to have health benefits and are a part of our daily diet — or at least they are supposed to be. However, we didn’t give them a greater nutritional value and consider that some may be better for our wellbeing than others.
What Makes a Food Super?
According to Pratt, a superfood must meet three criteria:
Still, generally speaking, nutritionists and dietitians more simply refer to superfoods as nutrient powerhouses that contain lots of polyphenols, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. In addition, eating them serves a purpose: to prolong life, minimize your risk of chronic disease and help you to maintain a healthy weight.
What Are Some Top Superfoods, and What Makes Them Special?
If you go online and do a search, you will find websites that highlight a plethora of superfoods — and it seems the list grows every day. Here are some of the top superfoods recommended by Pratt that may complement your chiropractic treatment:
All of these fares contain large concentrations of nutrients that are vital to our health, and they are low in calories. Low-calorie foods can aid in weight loss, which, if you are overweight, will ease pressure on the body’s joints / bones, lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
What It Boils Down To
A chiropractor can do much to resolve your physical ailments — within reason, of course — but when you add in superfoods that are packed with the vitamins and minerals needed to grow, repair, heal and sustain our body’s systems, cells, organs and skeleton, they allow treatment to work more effectively and may drastically reduce recovery time.
Talk to your chiropractor about the benefits of combining superfoods with your treatment.
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