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You’ve probably heard the coined term “superfoods” a lot lately. Especially in the last few years. You’ve seen it in the media, advertisements, and definitely in your local grocery aisles. There seems to be a new headline for an “it” superfood every week.

But it’s more than just a trend.

Superfoods didn’t appear out of no where. These ancient ingredients have been around for centuries. Foods like blueberries, acai, and kale are some popular ingredients that you’ve probably heard of.

We all know they’re good for you, but what makes it so super?

What is a superfood?

With all the buzz, you’re probably confused about what a superfood even is. A Google search will bring you something like: “foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories.”

Okay, so what does that actually mean?

There’s not an official definition from the scientific community. But, the general consensus is that superfoods are high in nutrients.  Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals (the color and smell of the plant). They’re typically low in calories too – if that counts.

Though many companies like to slap “superfoods” on the label, not all are created equal. (Apparently butter? Not likely.) Not everything is a superfood, but it’s more common than you think.

What does it do for your body?

It’s no secret that food can be preventative medicine. Since you know what superfoods offer the body, what exactly do the nutrients do? Why is it so essential to your body?

• Vitamins and Minerals

  These invisible components are essential to your health. Vitamins and minerals affect hundreds of different things orchestrating in your body. It boosts your immune system, repairs your bones, skin and muscles, and many other parts. Vitamins like A, C, E, D and K are essential. Plus minerals like magnesium and iron are just a few of the nutrients you need in your everyday life.

• Antioxidants 

  These bad boys can “prevent slow damage to cells caused by free radicals, unstable molecules that the body produces as a reaction to environmental and other pressures”. Basically, it helps fight the bad stuff like pollution, inflammation, and UV rays. Many natural fruits and veggies like broccoli, blueberries and acai are packed with antioxidants.

• Phytochemicals

  -These nutrients are like antioxidants but have a different purpose. It doesn’t just prevent damage. It acts as antioxidants but can neutralize free radicals. It can even cause cancer cells to self-destruct!

Why you should eat it every day

There’s a lot of stuff in our current world that isn’t good for your health – even if you’re being proactive! Like your genetics.  Living in cities with factories that produce carcinogens (that bad cancer stuff). The danger of air quality is also influenced by the influx of wildfires that we’ve heard so much about this summer.

These dangers can cause cancers and chronic diseases.

Chronic diseases and cancers pose as threats to your health if you’re not being careful. In the short time we have on earth, we deserve to live a life that makes us glow. Inside and out.

Having a balanced diet is so crucial in preventative care for your body. Add in superfoods to your lifestyle to ensure that you’re getting the right stuff from the right places.

Add Superfoods To Your Day. Quick and Easy.

You’re busy, I get it. Work, errands, exercise, pets and hobbies running your life? And if you have kids, that’s a whole other story.

And we have to eat healthy?

Why does it feel like a chore?

Eating healthy food that isn’t delicious is not sustainable. Let’s be real – would you actually be excited to make something that didn’t taste good? It makes it way too easy to opt for takeout or ramen.

As delicious and easy takeout and ramen is, it’s not going to make you healthy. To keep up with your day, it’s important to feel your best so you can be your best self.

In the modern world of convenience and solutions, there are so many ways to get inspired for nutrition, while doing it in as little time as possible. Superfood smoothies sent to your door, Pinterest meal hacks, and meal prepping to name a few.

Take Control of Your Health

Though just adding superfoods isn’t the magic pill to your health, it’s important to have balance. We’re here to help you take control of your health again. It’s so easy to fall off the healthy bandwagon. That’s why we created Revive Superfoods. We want to make it easy for you.

 

We deliver superfood smoothies and superfood meals to your door .  We pack your box with harvested ingredients and a boatload of nutrients. It’ll taste good and make you feel a-ma-zing. If you want to learn more about living a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle, drop your email below to stay in the know!

People usually turn to coffee when they need an energy boost or because they can’t live without it! Sometimes coffee can even get a bad name because of how much our society relies on this liquid gold. But did you know that there are actually health benefits of coffee?

Instead of spending money on fancy pre-workouts, have a cup of black coffee because it actually improves your physical performance! Another bonus is that it can also help burn fat.

Coffee also has a variety of nutrients such as the B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. It also has a LOT of antioxidants, more than most fruits and vegetables!

Of course, there is that great boost of energy we get from drinking coffee, which comes from caffeine. While coffee has health benefits, too much caffeine is what can cause problems such as restlessness and even caffeine withdrawal over time. When it comes to coffee, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

Here are 3 ways to make sure you are making the most of your coffee consumption:

1. Be mindful of your coffee consumption. Each person has varying levels of sensitivity to caffeine. One cup is fine but when you start drinking more coffee than water in a day, that might be too much!
2. Be smart with when you drink your coffee. First thing in the morning or before a workout are great timings. However, too close to bedtime may make it difficult for you to get good quality sleep.
3. Skip the add-ins! When you get an energy crash after coffee, it is often because of the extra sugar you are adding in. Start by decreasing your sugar in your coffee by ¼ teaspoon every few weeks. Ultimately, you want to enjoy your coffee without any sugar.

BONUS: Have your coffee in a smoothie like in our best selling MORNING MOCHA so you can have breakfast AND your caffeine fix!