Superfoods for Body and Soul

Living and eating healthy is becoming an important matter, especially superfoods are on the rise. Those superfoods are natural foods that contain an especially high amount of vitamins, mineral nutrients and antioxidants. In this article, Bosch introduces the Top 10 Superfoods for Body and Soul.

The avocado really is a green all-rounder with super powers. It is rich in oleic acid, which lowers cholesterol levels. What is more, a single fruit covers one third of regular daily fibre intake.

The magic root ginger contains more than 160 different constituents including the essential oils zingiberol and zingiberene as well as vitamin C and important minerals.

The substances contained in the pomegranate protect the cells from harmful influences and have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Cocoa contains particularly large quantities of magnesium, as well as iron, zinc and manganese. The small "cocoa nibs" add an aromatic touch to the most diverse dishes.

The açai berry is a berry with super powers, extremely effective in neutralizing free radicals and protecting the body from the damage they cause to cells.

Quinoa is a real wonder grain: it supplies large amounts of valuable protein, especially the important amino acids that are essential to the human body.

Matcha tea contains a particularly high concentration of antioxidants. These protect the cells and reduce damage to the human genome.

The fruits of the baobab tree are real superfoods – rich in vitamin C, iron, antioxidants and many other vital substances. Powerful powder!

Evergreen kale surpasses many other vegetable types in its amount of vitamin A, C and K, folic acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron. A real superfood that strengthens the bones as well as the immune system.

Chokeberry contains essential active agents and substances: these mainly include polyphenols, vitamins B2 and B9, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K and provitamin A as well as potassium, calcium, iodine, zinc and iron.