Xenia Tatarnikova
Journalist, editor and author of the blog Smart Cookie.
The diet of modern man consists primarily of cereal products and sugar. Largely because of this, we are suffering from obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, we faint thin hair and bad skin, before we begin to age. "As much as possible fresh and varied vegetables!" - call experts and immediately add that, unfortunately, vitamins and minerals in modern vegetables and fruit, as shown by scientific research, all with every year less.
In such circumstances, the best strategy - consciously include in your diet products, the most enriched with vitamins and minerals. Among them are quite inexpensive, but very effective options. Here are three to get you started.
sprouts
Wheat, oats, chickpeas (chickpeas), lentils, "Beluga" amaranthus - their incredibly rich sprouts antioxidants and enzymes, substances which inhibit cell aging, protect the organism from the effects of bad environment, stress and malnutrition.
If you have always believed that more useful fresh leafy greens have nothing, you know that the sprouts will bring your immunity is ten times more useful. In fact, it is the fresh food in the world, and it turns out we have on the table as quickly as possible, bypassing the transport from distant places, as opposed to fruits and vegetables from the supermarket.
All that is needed - to soak the seeds in a clean container with a small amount of water (1 cm above the seed level) for 8-12 hours. The sprouts are like heat, darkness, they do not need as much air, so the dishes better to cover with gauze or loosely covered with a lid and place in a closed cabinet.
If you are a beginner, start with wheat germ (the price - 90 rubles per 400 grams, enough for at least six months). They are the most delicious, suitable for everyone and quickly germinate. Buy seeds need for germination specifically, they are available in all health food stores and pharmacies.
Wheat sprouts rich in iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc, as well as vitamin E, therefore, improve circulation, gastrointestinal tract (shown in gastritis, colitis), nervous system, revitalizes the skin, hair and nails.
Master, you can proceed to amaranth sprouts (the price - 150 rubles per 200 grams). This unique product is the only germ contains squalene - a substance that enriches oxygen to the body (most of us are experiencing a lack of oxygen, because of this suffering immunity). In addition, amaranth sprouts contain a lot of protein deficient polyunsaturated fatty acids, they inhibit the growth of cancer cells and strengthen the immune system.
Seaweed
Forget about canned seaweed, immersed in oil, vinegar and salt: use it in a way a little bit. But crushed dry seaweed fucus (price - 80 rubles per 100 grams) - a real treasure. As such, the algae are similar to the large and fine salt substitute it in any platter (soups, stews, pasta, potatoes, risotto, warm salads with cereals and so on).
Simply add one teaspoon per serving for 15 minutes until cooked, and you enrich your meal with calcium, potassium, zinc, manganese, iron, vitamins C, D, B12, and alginate - this substance displays the body of heavy metals and radionuclides.
Algae strengthen bones, hair, nails and teeth, prevent the formation of blood clots, improve the process of fat digestion, activity of the digestive tract.
Turmeric
Seasoning cheerful orange, which is grown in India for centuries and is considered a cure for all diseases, really is a powerful antioxidant. it contains curcumin - phytonutrients, which suppresses inflammatory processes in tissues and thus enhances the immune and endocrine systems.
This product is able to protect against stroke: turmeric prevents rupture of blood vessels in the brain, and consequently, appearance of intracerebral hemorrhage.
Turmeric (the price - 90 rubles per 50 grams) should be added to all dishes - from soups to salads. In addition, it is useful to have one teaspoon per day (no more, otherwise it may cause allergies), mixed with honey, urbechem and almond or coconut milk into a paste.