{"id":248044,"date":"2014-11-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/modern-nutrition-superfoods-2\/"},"modified":"2014-11-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-11-27T08:00:00","slug":"modern-nutrition-superfoods-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/modern-nutrition-superfoods-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrici\u00f3n moderna: superalimentos 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Dr. Manny Kumar B.Sc., M.Sc., D.C. ?Structural Chiropractor at\u00a0Modern Chiropractic<\/a><\/p>\n

After completing the first\u00a0\u201cModern Nutrition \u2013 Superfoods\u201d\u00a0column<\/a>, I have had a ton of practice members, family, and friends wanting more information on \u201csuper foods\u201d and optimal nutritional choices.\u00a0 With the holidays approaching us and Thanksgiving on deck, creating healthy alternatives and adding certain foods into our diets will maximize our overall performance.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Manny Kumar B.Sc., M.Sc., D.C. | Modern Chiropractic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a \u201cstructural\u201d chiropractor, nutrition is a key component to achieving clinical goals in the office.\u00a0 These next four weeks are considered the 2014 playoffs for myself and practice members. Think about it – it will take 48 weeks to keep our body relatively optimal, but these last four weeks is where the true gains are made (good and bad).\u00a0 It\u2019s where we are challenged, and where our choices really matter.\u00a0 With that being said, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n

Stevia<\/strong><\/p>\n

For those of us who love to have a cup of coffee in the morning or throughout the day with a \u201csweet\u201d taste, stevia is a great substitute to add (only 1-2 drops).\u00a0 Stevia has no effect on spiking blood glucose\/sugar levels as fast as artificial sweeteners or refined sugar would (important for those who have diabetes).\u00a0 Stevia is also high in antioxidant (anti-aging) content and can be used in other drinks and dishes.\u00a0 Stevia can be found in all health food stores along with some other substitutes: raw cane sugar and raw organic honey.<\/p>\n

Acai Berry<\/strong><\/p>\n

This powerful anti-oxidant \u201csuper food\u201d comes from the regions of the world near the Amazon River (Brazil).\u00a0 Due to the unique climate, this berry is able to grow on trees and pack an uppercut like no other.\u00a0 Acai berries are rich in antioxidants (anti-aging) and help aid during free radical damage, immune system function, and cancer prevention (free radicals \u2013 more on this at the Nutrition 1.0 seminar).\u00a0 When consuming acai berries (bowl)\u00a0remember that these berries contain fructose and will spike your blood sugar levels fast.\u00a0 Powder form or organic berries are always preferred when consuming these powerful berries.<\/p>\n

Beets<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have to be careful with this super food due to the fact that most beets we find are genetically modified and,\u00a0in addition they\u00a0are very high sugar content (more on this at Nutrition 2.0 seminars).\u00a0\u00a0The\u00a0most important benefits\u00a0and perhaps the\u00a0essential reasons why\u00a0you should\u00a0have\u00a0them listed as\u00a0 a \u201cmust have vegetable\u201d would be because of their ability to boost stamina\/energy, decrease inflammation, lower blood pressure and aid in detoxification support.\u00a0 Just like acai berries, beets are full of valuable nutrients and fiber that can be a real game changer when it comes to optimal health.\u00a0 An added bonus to this \u201csuper food\u201d would be\u00a0the green leaves that are attached to this vegetable;\u00a0they are\u00a0valuable in vitamins and minerals (don\u2019t throw them away like I have in the past; however, make sure to wash them first).<\/p>\n

Wheat Grass<\/strong><\/p>\n

This super food is packed with vitamins B, C, E, and many other minerals.\u00a0 As of late, liquid shots made out of wheat grass have become very popular and easy to consume (even kids like them).\u00a0 All you have to do is take them before or after your meal(s).\u00a0 There is a pressed juice shop located in my community that I utilize for added nutrients\/minerals needed for an afternoon shift (when things get busy).\u00a0 Wheat grass can be found at a majority of all the farmer\u2019s markets in San Diego. Personally, I like to use the one next to my office – Hillcrest Farmer\u2019s Market (9am-2pm every Sunday\u00a0\u2013 located on University & Normal). There are a variety in foods at this farmer\u2019s market along with amazing vendors that will brighten up your week.<\/p>\n

Pea Shoots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similar to wheat grass shots, you can take these pea shoots in a liquid form.\u00a0 Personally, I enjoy adding them to salads and also hot dishes.\u00a0 The added benefits for pea shoots are that they have vitamins A, C, protein, and finally the most important, folic acid. Folic acid is very crucial to consume for females who are planning for pregnancy and those that are in their initial phase of pregnancy.\u00a0 Incorporating folic acid can decrease any chances of neural tube defects and allow your body to have a complete healthy environment for optimal fetal development.\u00a0 For those\u00a0who\u00a0don\u2019t like to supplement in pill form, pea shoots are a great alternative.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR 2015<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

For those thinking that they want to complete a post-holiday cleanse for great health changes in 2015, recently I have been introduced to an amazing fresh pressed juice company in San Diego called\u00a0OH! Juice.\u00a0 I discovered them at the Hillcrest Farmers Market and they took the time to explain their process (very unique).\u00a0 When it comes to cleansing, we have to be very careful on what types of fluids we intake and at what amounts.\u00a0 For the person who is on the fence about conducting a juice cleanse,\u00a0OH! Juice\u00a0is just what you need.\u00a0 For more information, you can visit them at the Hillcrest Farmer\u2019s Market or go to their website:\u00a0ohjuicecleanse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dr. Manny Kumar is a structural chiropractor located in the heart of Hillcrest, San Diego.\u00a0 To reach Dr. Manny, please email him at\u00a0<\/em>drmanny@lifewithincenter.com<\/em><\/a>\u00a0o visitar\u00a0<\/em>www.getmodernchiro.com<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Dr. Manny Kumar B.Sc., M.Sc., D.C. ?Structural Chiropractor at\u00a0Modern Chiropractic After completing the first\u00a0\u201cModern Nutrition \u2013 Superfoods\u201d\u00a0column, I have had a ton of practice members, family, and friends wanting more information on \u201csuper foods\u201d and optimal nutritional choices.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1382,"featured_media":248045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"11555","_seopress_titles_title":"Modern Nutrition: Superfoods 2","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[11569,11551,11552,11555],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-248044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-expert-advice","category-news","category-opinion","category-uptown-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1382"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248044\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}