When a person eats healthily and cleanly for a long time, they always start researching what else is available. I think this topic of healthy eating is a bottomless pit. The more you research, the healthier you become, the better you feel, the more you want. My journey into superfoods was exactly like that.

A course I took at IIN sparked this curiosity, and I found myself in the world of superfoods.

I’m not usually a big fan of nutritional supplements. I believe that when we consume every vegetable, fruit, herb, nut, and spice in their natural form, we get the vitamins and enzymes we need.

In fact, I’m completely against the use of medication. Our first goal should be to reduce our risk of getting sick by eating naturally and in a balanced way. However, there are also illnesses that come to us beyond our control. In these cases, my philosophy is to find the source and cause of the illness and overcome it with food. Medications only eliminate the symptoms, not the source of the disease.

Some foods in our world have entered the definition of “superfoods” due to their positive effects on human health. A food is classified as a superfood if it contains higher levels of protein, fiber, amino acids, antioxidants, and healthy fats compared to other foods in its category.

Everyone should determine their own superfood based on their individual needs. Here, I will only list the superfoods I personally use. Generally speaking, there are about 50 foods that fall into this category. Each country also has its own superfoods. I have researched their benefits and effects and selected the foods I found suitable for myself. I would also like to point out that no matter how beneficial a food is, we should not use it long-term; instead, we should use it in cycles. For example, using these superfoods for a month, taking a break for a month, and then using different superfoods for another month.

When the body consumes the same nutrients for a long time, it gets used to them, and their beneficial effects can diminish.

Maca Powder
I love the taste of this the most. It has an indescribable aroma. Like a salty, nutty taste… Maca is a radish-like plant that grows in the Andes Mountains of South America. We are offered it in powder form.

You can add it to your smoothies, yogurt, or sprinkle it on your omelet. It tastes great and goes well with everything.

It’s a food that solves one of the main problems of metropolitan people: lack of energy and depressive moods. It’s a source of vigor and vitality.

It’s a major aid to menstrual and menopausal symptoms in women, and this feature makes it my favorite superfood. It increases fertility.

It speeds up metabolism.

Too much maca can upset your stomach and cause vomiting. It’s important not to exceed the recommended amounts.

It should not be used by those with hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or children.

Spirulina
Spirulina is one of the world’s first superfoods. It’s actually a type of seaweed. Naturally, it has a strong, grassy seaweed flavor.

When using it as a supplement, it’s best to focus solely on its benefits rather than seeking pleasure. I add the powder form to my smoothies, but taking it directly in capsule form seems more sensible. I’m hesitant about the taste, but considering its benefits, it’s impossible not to use it.

It is one of the most nutrient-rich foods in the world. It contains up to 65% protein.

Its chlorophyll-rich structure cleanses our bodies of heavy metals and chemicals.

It is a prebiotic, meaning it nourishes the beneficial probiotics that live in our intestines.

Because it is rich in iron, it has been shown to have positive effects in anemia.

Cocoa Nibs
First of all, you might be wondering why cocoa nibs and not cocoa. I would like to explain this to you. There is a very long journey between cocoa beans and cocoa powder sold in supermarkets. Cocoa beans are very valuable, and a different form is used at each stage of their production. Packaged, “defatted” cocoa sold in supermarkets is the last link in this chain, and it has almost left all its beneficial parts behind before entering this package. Cocoa nibs are the second link in this chain. They are obtained by drying and crushing cocoa beans. In other words, it is the least processed form of cocoa beans.

It is a source of antioxidants.

It is excellent for our mental health thanks to the dopamine, serotonin, and monoamine components it contains.

It provides energy.

With its high magnesium content, it’s good for the heart and blood vessels.

Actually, I use many more superfoods. These could go on and on, like coconut flour, quinoa, buckwheat, goji berries, chia seeds, and so on, but in this week’s post I wanted to talk about the newest ones I haven’t mentioned before. Over the next two weeks, I’ll write about the superfoods that didn’t fit here today, as well as our local superfoods…

For now, I wish everyone healthy, happy, and sugar-free days.