Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a health guru, shares his top 10 choice for super foods in the world. He famously said “there are just more than 10 super foods”, but his 10 chosen foods are in direct connection to beauty, brain and overall health wellness. They are rich with essential fatty acids, antioxidants, fibers and almost perfect nutritional properties.

Dr. Perricone’s top 10 super foods are the following:

• Acai berry-it contains powerful antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, fibers and phytosterols, it has perfect balanced of amino acids, essential for proper muscle regeneration and promotes proper blood circulation. Its antioxidant properties rebuild worn out tissues caused by inflammation and free radical attacks.
• Important spices like onions, garlic, chives and leeks- they contain flavonoids, known to promote healthy body cells that prevent cancer growth, it is also useful in lowering blood pressure and prevent bad cholesterol. These foods, which belong to the Allium family, help stimulate the production of glutathione, a natural substance in the body use to detoxify liver and eliminate toxins and carcinogens making the body free from acquiring any types of cancer.
• Barley (especially with bran)- barley is a whole grain food which is good for proper digestion, it can be turned into fabulous cereals, stews and a great rice substitute. It is high in fibers (both soluble and insoluble), carbohydrates which is a good starter for a busy day. It fuels the body with energy for whole day activities. A cereal with bran is a good source of niacin and folate which are both good in nerve functioning. Folate is also recommended for women in a child bearing stage to avoid possible birth defects. Barley also contains lignans, a phytochemical form that protects women from breast cancer.
• Beans and Lentils- the food pyramid program of the Department of Agriculture in the United States listed beans and lentils as highly nutritious and has prevention powers against certain diseases. Beans are extremely important in people with diabetes because it ranks low in glycemic scale (sugar in carbohydrates). Most beans are low in fat, calories and sodium but high in fibers. Beans and lentils can be used in any food concoctions: salad, soup, main dishes or with other vegetables.
• Buckwheat-is the seed of a broadleaf plant that sometimes mistakenly thought as a grain, but unlike other grains (rice, corn and wheat), buckwheat has low glycemic scale which prevents a higher shoots up on blood sugar levels. It has more protein than rice and has been used in Eastern Europe as a staple food.
• Concentrated green foods-this category refers to barley grass, wheat grass and other young cereal grasses, they are called “concentrated” because, although they have similarities to green leafy vegetables, they are more pack with high nutrients and have greater level of vitamins and minerals. They have more beneficial effects for the prevention of certain cancers, diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Hot peppers-refers to red and green bell, sweet and chilli peppers including the hot peppers found in Latin and Asian territories. They are all contained with useful compounds called capsaicinoids, which are anti-inflammation, analgesic, and anti-cancer. They contained antioxidants carotene and flavonoids (anti-cancers and help renew body cells quickly). Peppers have been using by Asian natives as effective alternative medicines for curing fever and arthritis.
• Nuts and Seeds-almond, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, they all belong to this category which possesses certain health benefits. They have high concentration of essential fatty acids, vitamin E and vitamin A, both vital in revitalizing body tissues, invigorate body and skin cells and provide free radical fighter which promote cell turnover.
• Sprouts-they are good sources of protein, antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin A. A sprout is produced from the seeds of plants that are about to bloom into a vegetable, grains or legumes. They are delicious stuff used as part of the cuisines, they have high enzyme contents and easier to digest than other vegetables therefore preventing constipation.
• Yogurt and Kefir-refers to fermented and cultured foods, they are useful to everybody’s health because they contained living microorganism which is essential for proper digestion promoting good bacteria in the body system.

These foods help reduce inflammation and free radical attacks, two main causes of rapid aging process, they promote regular bowel movement improving digestion and preventing constipation, bloating discomfort and unwanted build up in the system. They help the body prevent chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. These super foods help improve metabolism, immune system and alleviate depression, mental distortion and insomnia. These reasons further give enhance their stature as the best super foods in the world.