The 10 Orovo Superfoods That Are Vital To Our Health

When I heard about Dr. Pericone’s discovery of the 10 superfoods featured on Oprah Winfrey's talk show "10 Years Younger in 10 Days," I immediately wanted to try the challenge myself. After making a list of these 10 “superfoods” I set out to find them – should be pretty easy, right? After visiting 3 different grocery stores, I had only collected about half and realized the challenge would be more difficult than I originally imagined!

I thought…someone needs to bottle this mixture up and sell it as a single supplement! Then I found that someone already had. The wife of the CEO of Orovo happened to be watching that day and decided to take on the challenge of incorporating these foods into her diet for 10 days. Looking ‘younger’ is a matter of perception, but what was measurable were the pounds and acne she lost in the process.

To make incorporating these superfoods from all around the world into her and others diets, they created the Orovo dietary supplements with high quality extracts of these 10 superfoods. Combining these extracts with green tea and wrinkle removers, Orovo was designed to help people realize their health goals -- whether that is to lose weight, detox their body, improve their skin or just become overall healthier.

So what exactly are these 10 Orovo superfoods and why are they so important to our health?

This little purple berry is harvested from trees located deep in the Amazon rainforest. Often considered one of the most nutritious foods in the world, the acai fruit is just one of the superfoods included in Orovo dietary products.

Acai fruit has been found to contain more than 10 times the antioxidants than red grapes and its fatty acids are rich in monounsaturated oleic acid -- similar to olive oil. This acid is important because it helps omega-3 fish oils work more efficiently within the body.

Another of Orovo's superfoods are those which fall in the Allium family. Most people have never heard of the Allium family of foods, but they have heard of the foods themselves: onions, scallions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives.

While these items are easily found in most grocery stores and relatively inexpensive, Orovo still includes them in their products as a superfood because most people do not consume enough of these important foods on a daily basis.

Each of these foods contains high levels of flavonoids that stimulate the liver to produce powerful antioxidants. Because the liver aids the body in eliminating toxins, these superfoods are essential elements in any Orovo detox program.

For example, garlic has been proven to lower total cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of some cancers. Researchers have found that onions can actually stimulate the immune system and stop the growth of some cancerous cells. Leeks also lower cholesterol and stimulate the immune system, but they also contain vital nutrients like vitamin B6 and iron.

Barley, another Orovo superfood, is rarely used in today's recipes even though it is known to be high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps the body metabolize carbohydrates, cholesterol and fats. Insoluble fiber keeps the body regular, reducing the risk of digestive tract cancers like colon cancer.

Recent popular diets have all suggested increasing fiber because of its many health benefits, yet most people still do not even come close to the recommended daily amount. That is why Orovo products make it so easy to consume the suggested daily amounts of so many of these vital superfoods.

Flaxseed is very high in alpha linolenic acid, which is a type of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acid. This means the heath benefits of flaxseed are comparable to those of salmon! Omega-3 acids have been linked to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and a lower heart attack risk.

Besides these Omega-3s, Orovo also considers flaxseed to be a superfood because it is rich in an antioxidant called lignan. Research has shown that in the body, lignan binds to estrogen receptors. This means flaxseed may eventually play a big role in the prevention of estrogen-driven breast cancer and other cancers.

Everyone wishes they could eat more green foods on a daily basis. The green foods that are part of the Orovo superfood list are not your typical broccoli or leafy lettuce, however. These super green foods are barley grass, wheat grass and a blue-green algae known as BGA. These carry similar nutrients to the green leafy vegetables we hear so much about, but pack a bigger punch!

Green foods contain high levels of chlorophyll, the phytochemical that gives them their dark green color. Studies have shown that these green foods lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as prevent cancer and stimulate the immune system. These are obviously very powerful foods!

Buckwheat has more protein than wheat, rice or corn and is high in essential amino acids. It is considered a staple food in Eastern Europe and Asia, but is often lacking in traditional American diets.

Orovo considers buckwheat to be one of the most important superfoods due to its high mineral content, healthy fats, soluble fiber and flavonoids.

The next superfoods contained in Orovo products are beans and lentils because of their folic acid content, levels of potassium, beneficial phytochemicals and essential fatty acids. Beans release fiber into the body slowly, helping to maintain blood sugar levels -- especially beneficial when dieting.

In addition to their fiber content, beans are good for the heart because they provide high levels of potassium, which may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure or stroke. Most Americans do not consume the recommended daily amount of 3,500mg of potassium.

Large studies have proven that adults who consumed beans or lentils at least four times a week reduced their risk of heart disease by 20% compared to those who ate beans less that once a week. Studies have also confirmed that regular bean consumption leads to a 10% reduction in cholesterol levels within 2-3 weeks.

Peppers not only work as excellent fat burners, they also contain two times the Vitamin C as oranges or grapefruit. Many people either cannot tolerate peppers in their daily diets or cannot consume enough regularly to make an impact on their health. That is why the creators of Orovo included them as one of their essential superfood extracts.

What makes peppers so healthy are the compounds they contain called capsaicinoids. The spicier the pepper the more capsaicinoids it contains and the higher the health benefits. These compounds work to keep the heart healthy and fight against cancer. They also increase metabolism and aide in weight loss.

Orovo includes sprouts, particularly alfalfa sprouts, in their dietary supplements because they are a great source of Vitamins A, C, E, and K4; and minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron.

More importantly, however, as we get older our bodies lose their ability to produce enzymes. Sprouts have concentrated sources of living enzymes and antioxidants that help fight the aging process.

Research has shown that amino acids contained in alfalfa sprouts help fight pancreatic, colon and leukemia cancers.

The plant estrogens also found in sprouts help to increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis. These estrogens can also help women suffering from hot flashes, PMS or fibroid tumors.

Yogurt and kefir have been around for hundreds of years and are both derived from fermented and cultured milk products. Yogurt is a very good source of calcium, phosphorous, riboflavin-Vitamin B2 and iodine. It also contains optimal levels of vitamin B12, zinc, potassium, and protein. These nutrients alone would make yogurt a superfood!

But Orovo decided to include it as a superfood primarily because of its probiotic benefits. Our intestines contain over 500 different strains of bacteria and yogurt contains lots of intestinal-friendly bacteria like Lactobacillus Acidophilus. This means that the live active cultures found in yogurt and kefir help keep our intestines healthy and may even help prevent intestinal cancers like colon cancer.

Probiotics are also key in any Orovo detox program because they keep the intestines healthy and working properly.

The health benefits of these superfoods are undeniable. Many of them are still being heavily researched to find additional health applications or cancer fighting components. Our diets of convenience today are severely lacking in most of these important nutrients. That is why Orovo diet supplements with extracts of these superfoods work so well.

By taking Orovo, the body receives these essential healthy vitamins, minerals and nutrients in every capsule, allowing it to heal from within. My experience with Orovo has been a noticeable increase in energy, vitality, and overall sense of healthfulness and well-being. I felt as if my mind were sharper and more alert – something I’d been trying to achieve with caffeine for years.

Others have report feeling more energy, weight loss and improved skin conditions. Orovo detox products naturally help the body eliminate the toxins and waste that builds up in the intestinal tract -- allowing the body to operate more efficiently and absorb more of these healthful nutrients. It is a win-win situation!