The first is red lentils: Red lentils are great in soups or help thicken a stew and don’t take long to cook.
Here are some of the benefits of red lentils, they are packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which makes them a great anti aging food.
If you are a vegetarian or don’t eat a lot of red meat, the benefits of lentils offer you a good source of protein and iron.
Lentils have a low glycemic index, once consumed they release energy slowly over a long period of time, you will also feel fuller for longer which makes them great for helping you lose weight.
Lentils contain no cholesterol, are low in calories and are very low in saturated fat, they are available all year round and can be bought fresh, in cans or frozen.
You can buy lentils in different forms, split or whole, skins or no skins.
The second is Amaranth, there are many benefits to Amaranth.
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The seeds and leaves have been found to be very effective in stopping diarrhea, and hemorrhagic problems like excessive menstruation.
Amaranth leaves are also a wonderful astringent, and make a great wash for skin problems like eczema, and a wonderful acne remedy. Amaranth also makes an effective mouthwash for treating mouth sores, swollen gums, and sore throat.
Amaranth leaves have been found to be a good home remedy for hair loss and premature greying. Applying the fresh juice of amaranth leaves helps hair to retain its color, and keeps it soft, and is a great hair-loss treatment.
The amaranth seed or grain is similar to millet and quinoa in terms of nutritional benefits. In India, the grain is popped like corn and used like breakfast cereal, porridge, and gruel, and in sweets like laddus, or milled into flour and used to make flatbreads (chapathis).
Amaranth leaves are also a wonderful astringent, and make a great wash for skin problems like eczema, and a wonderful acne remedy. Amaranth also makes an effective mouthwash for treating mouth sores, swollen gums, and sore throat.
Amaranth leaves have been found to be a good home remedy for hair loss and premature greying. Applying the fresh juice of amaranth leaves helps hair to retain its color, and keeps it soft, and is a great hair-loss treatment.
The amaranth seed or grain is similar to millet and quinoa in terms of nutritional benefits. In India, the grain is popped like corn and used like breakfast cereal, porridge, and gruel, and in sweets like laddus, or milled into flour and used to make flatbreads (chapathis).
The third anti aging super food for 2016 is King Trumpet Mushrooms.
The King trumpet mushrooms have cancer fighting anti oxidants in them. The King Trumpet mushroom has a firm and meaty texture, and a mild and elegant flavor. It is known for its thick stem, short gills, and tender flesh. King Trumpet is a tasty meat substitute and a good source of dietary fiber.
Low in calories and cholesterol-free, King Trumpet is also a good source of antioxidants to help support a strong and healthy immune system. This mushroom variety has been proven to support healthy cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of fat accumulation in the liver.
Other names for the King Trumpet include gourmet scallop, king oyster, French horn, and eryngii.
