ECOWELLNESS Simply Super Foods that Heal What makes a goji berry more nutritionally potent that an apple? Why is choc-olate a certified love potion? Nutritionist David Wolfe shares some of the most life-supporting foods on the planet in part two of our special interview. What are the best five superfoods and their benefits? I have selected 20 of the world’s best superfoods and de-scribed their history and benefits in my book: Superfoods: The Food and Medicine of the Future. Here are five of my favorites: Goji Berry A complete protein source, #1 in the carotene Zeaxanthin (orange-red pigment that supports healthy eyes), sesquiter-penes that increase the natural production of human growth hormone, rich in beta-carotene and liver cleansing betaine, one of the highest antioxidants sources known, #1 in Chinese medicine, delicious. Cacao (raw chocolate) #1 antioxidant food in the world, #1 magnesium/chromium/ iron/manganese, rich in tryptophan, serotonin, and the bliss chemical anandamide, loaded with PEA (love chemicals), low in caffeine, high in theobromine (heart support), known to extend life. Maca This super-root from the Andes is known to contain 20 trace minerals, 17 amino acids, hormone pre-cursors, thyroid sup-porting compounds, and some essential fatty acids. Maca increases vigor in all ages and acts as an aphrodisiac when the endocrine system is topped up with maca nutrients. 44 | www.ecoluxemag.com Bee Pollen This superfood is composed of 22 amino acids with higher amounts of the 8 essential amino acids than most high protein foods. Bee pollen is rich in B-complex, vitamin C, D, E, lecithin, cysteine, RNA, DNA, good calcium, magnesium, beta carotene, and selenium. Bee pollen reduces the production of histamine and lowers the allergic response. Bee pollen improves beauty as it helps clear acne and reverses aging and wrinkling. Ath-letes take it to increase strength, endurance, energy and speed; quicker recovery from exercise; return heart rate to normal; and to improves endurance for repeat exertion. Camu Berry The camu berry is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, the amino acids serine, valine and leucine, as well as small amounts of the vitamins thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. Traditionally, camu has been used to support the immune system, maintain excellent eyesight, ward off viral infections, support strong collagen, tendons, and ligaments and decrease inflammation. What are the best five superherbs and their benefits? I am writing a book on herbalism at the moment. Here are three of my current favorites. These favorites shift slightly with the seasons and my location, nevertheless, they are fantastic superherbs.