Ep. 342: Choosing a Superfood with David Avocado Wolfe
Apr 19, 2022
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Rockstar of superfoods, David Avocado Wolfe, discusses choosing superfoods, benefits of cacao, goji berry, aloe vera, and hemp seed. Talks about making healthy chocolate treats, growing cacao, mindful eating with superfoods, fat importance, smoothie recipes, activated charcoal benefits for pets, detoxification, and genetic activation benefits of superfoods like charcoal, goji berries, and vanilla.
Superfoods combine nutrition and medicine for potent health benefits.
Consider climate and preferences when choosing superfoods for optimal health.
Activated charcoal detoxifies the body, promotes longevity, and influences genetics for better health.
Deep dives
Exploring the Origins of Superfoods
Superfoods have been identified by civilizations throughout history as nutrient-dense and medicinal plant foods. Different civilizations had their own superfoods like cacao in Mexico, goji berry in China, aloe vera in South Africa, and hemp seed in the Caucasus region. These superfoods served as central elements of their diets and medicinal practices, providing unique health benefits and essential nutrients.
Understanding the Health Benefits of Superfoods
Superfoods combine nutritional value with medicinal properties, making them potent additions to diets. For instance, goji berries and aloe vera contain polysaccharides beneficial for the immune system. The dual nature of superfoods as food and medicine makes them valuable for overall health wellbeing. Consuming superfoods regularly, such as in smoothies, can provide essential nutrients surpassing traditional vitamin and mineral supplements.
Selecting and Incorporating Superfoods
When choosing superfoods, consider factors like climate, locality, and personal compatibility. Understanding the unique benefits of each superfood aids in optimal selection. Experimenting with versatile superfoods like spirulina or chlorella allows for long-term storage of nutrient-dense options. Growing superfoods at home based on personal preferences and benefits enhances one's connection to food and health.
Importance of Superfoods in Boosting Immune System and Cell Health
Consuming superfoods like berries, blackberries, chlorella, and spirulina can significantly improve immune system function and enhance cell health. By incorporating nutrient-dense superfoods into daily diet routines, individuals can access powerful antioxidant and medicinal benefits that contribute to longevity and overall well-being. These superfoods provide essential nutrients and pigments such as carotenoids and anthocyanins, which play a crucial role in maintaining optimal health at the cellular level.
Activated Charcoal as a Detoxifier and Tonic Substance for Health Benefits
Activated charcoal serves as a potent detoxifier with the ability to cleanse toxins from the body, promoting overall health and longevity. While activated charcoal is a strong detoxifying agent, individuals with sensitive digestion can opt for birch charcoal as a gentler tonic substance. Utilizing charcoal regularly can activate specific genes and support epigenetic changes, influencing overall health and well-being. Activation of beneficial genetics through charcoal consumption highlights its significance as a natural and effective health-promoting substance.
David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe is the rock star and Indiana Jones of the superfoods and longevity multiverse. His social media posts reach millions of people each week around the world with succinct powerful inspirational quotes, news, health information and education. With over 26 years of dedicated experience and having hosted nearly 3000 live health events, David has led the environmental charge for radiant health via a positive mental attitude, eco-community building, living spring water, and the best-ever quality organic foods, wild foods, juices and herbs. David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe is the visionary founder and president of the non-profit The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation charity (www.ftpf.org) with a mission to plant 18 billion fruit, nut, and medicinal trees on Earth.
David "Avocado" Wolfe, J.D., Author and Speaker, Nutritionist, Superfoodist, Orator, Herbalist, Chocolatier, Organic Farmer, Tree Planter, Agricultural Alchemist, Essene Bishop.
JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the host of several podcasts including People’s Choice Awards nominee Spirit, Purpose & Energy. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women’s Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Grab a free copy of the Invisible Fitness Formula at http://jjflizanes.com/book
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