Last night’s call was absolutely delicious! We got to hang out with the “rock star” of raw food, David Wolfe, and we talked about super foods, super herbs, and, of course, chocolate!
David said that it’s really important to get back to having fun with food again, instead of seeing food as the enemy. He chatted about the incredible adaptability of goji berries. What was interesting to learn is that they can adapt to whatever eco system they’re grown in, and we get to gain these amazing resilient properties when we eat them!
He talked about the 3 Ancient Food Groups:
- Super Foods
- Super Herbs
- Raw Living Foods
David also talked about how we should strive to have our diets be 80% raw food, and that this isn’t very hard to accomplish. One of the most important herbs, that he talked about at great length, is the Reishi Mushroom. When taken regularly, it can restore the body to its natural state, enabling all organs to function normally. It’s also an excellent regulator for the immune system. David mentioned that this herb also gives us an overall feeling of well-being.
Chocolate! David said that research has shown that there’s actually more to chocolate than we’ve suspected in the past. In its raw, organic, dark form, chocolate is actually the #1 longevity food in the world! It’s also the best thing for our hearts and cardiovascular systems! When we connect from our hearts, we become more feeling.
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I asked David how we could get more super foods and herbs in our lives, and he said that we should add these things to our diets in a way that is consistent for us. Meaning, if we’re not smoothie drinkers then we probably wouldn’t be consistent in drinking smoothies every day.
David also mentioned Maca which is an adaptogen from the Andes. In addition to supporting the health of our hypothalamus and the thyroid, it is widely known for its aphrodisiac properties. Back in the Incan empire, soldiers used this herb to gain strength before battle. It has been known to really boost libido, sexual function, and overall energy.
We then chatted about the Top 10 Super Foods and Herbs.
- Horsetail (suggested as a treatment for osteoporosis (thinning bone), because it contains silicon, a mineral needed for bone health) & Nettles (opens up constricted bronchial and nasal passages, helping to ease hay fever, and nose & sinus type allergies symptoms)
- Pau D’Arco (beneficial for cancer, yeast infections, anti-parasitic, anti-inflammatory, and an expectorant) & Cat’s Claw (used in treatments for a variety of conditions, mostly gastrointestinal. Immuno-stimulant properties help the body fight off infections and protect against degenerative diseases.)
- Reishi Mushroom
- Maitake Mushroom (contains chemicals which might help fight tumors and stimulate the immune system. Also can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and lower blood sugar levels)
- Asparagus Root (opens the heart, prolong life and also tonify both male and female sexual functions. Also promotes kidney health.)
- Yerba Mate (increases immunity and purifies the blood to minimize stress and fights insomnia. Excellent replacement for coffee)
- Cayenne (excellent blood clotter, great for hearth health, and good for hair, nails, pancreas and liver.)
- Vanilla (counter balances chocolate, reduces fever, and aids in digestive “nervousness”.)
David said that we should use our ancient wisdom to pick what works for us because not all super herbs and super foods don’t agree with everyone. Super foods are kind of like the fountain of youth.
We also about other super foods and herbs that we can add to our pantries.
- Honey (offers incredible antiseptic, antioxidant and cleansing properties for our body and health)
- Spirulina (may prevent cancer, a powerful antioxidant, protects cardio health, an antiviral, and lower blood pressure)
- Marine Phytoplankton (increases energy; aids in cardiovascular health; helps blood sugar stabilization, joint health, vision, and liver health)
- Aloe Vera (Besides, its external uses and laxative effects,this herb is also good for our connective tissue, liver and digestive health).
- Noni fruit (purifies blood, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, reduces pain, lowers blood pressure, promotes digestive health, and aids in menstrual cramps)
- Hemp Seed (amazing source of protein, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, corrects menses irregularity, reduces blood pressure, and promotes overall well-being)
David’s top 5 recommendations are raw, organic chocolate, goji berries, Maca, Reishi mushroom, horsetail (temperate climates) pr Pau D’Arco (tropical climates).
This was an amazing call, and we learned about the benefits of some herbs and foods we may not have known about.
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