It's snowing in Paris and makes me feel like I'm back to Montreal, except that in Montreal the sun is shining! Therefore, once again, we need to get prepared to face the freezing winter and for that here is a new post on healthy super-food:

Aloe Vera: has both internal and external applications for its medicinal and nutritional benefits. It has become the ultimate habits as it helps digestion and weight lose, heals burn and improve your immune system. It is full of vitamins, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese and amino acids which help reducing symptoms of allergies and therefore boost your capacity to adapt to changes. It is also one of the main ingredient that can detox your body, as the gel move through the body absorbing toxins to get eliminated through the colon. It is also great for your skin as it improves the elasticity and soften the skin. How to consume it: You can cut the plant and apply the gel directly on your skin and you can also drink it and add it in your smoothie.

http://health.homexgarden.com/benefits-aloe-vera-juice-weight-loss/

Coconut butter: After the excitement about the coconut oil, here is its twin with almost the same or better benefits on your body as it contains fibers, which are great for your digestion and immune system. The main difference is that coconut oil is extracted from the coconut while the coconut butter is made from the meat of the coconut and includes actual pieces of coconut. How to consume it: You can dip fruits and veggies in it, use it to butter your pancakes or to drizzle it on your morning porridge.

http://nomnompaleo.com/post/9869555953/homemade-coconut-butter

Camu-camu: A pure healing food from the rain forest in Peru. It contains Vitamin C - more than any other food! 1/2 teaspoon of powder provides more than 400% the Daily Value! It is full of beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, iron which are great to protect your immune system. It is also a great source of antioxidant, reduce inflammation, improve your health and your mental mood. How to consume it: Add one teaspoon to your juice, smoothie, ice cream and dessert.

http://www.nuts.com/cookingbaking/powders/camu-camu.html

Chlorella: is one of the best detoxification ingredient you can eat and has been proven to fight disease and protect your immune system very well. This green algae is a great source of fiber which help to detoxify heavy metal in your body. It is also efficient to regulate hormone, weight lose and blood pressure. It reduce oxidative stress and effects of pollution on your skin which can make you look younger on a regular consumption. How to consume it: Add half a tablespoon to your smoothie, juice and porridge.

http://www.lukeshavak.com/miessence/chlorella-benefits/

Once again, next week I will be back with many more super foods to incorporate to your daily diet. Hope you liked it and feel free to ask me to post more you like to know more about.

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