Secrets of the Superhuman Food Pyramid: Benefits of Pure Cod Liver Oil

Pure cod liver oil is an edible oil touted for its manifold health wonders. It is processed by first steaming cod liver, which is then subsequently pressed to extract the oil. Pure cod liver oil, much like triglyceride-based fish oil, contains the omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA. Now readily available in convenient capsule and liquid forms, pure cod liver oil is worth including in your diet as it provides manifold health benefits to the body.

Read further and discover more about the benefits of pure cod liver oil and why the Superhuman Food Pyramid recommends you include this source of dietary fats to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

Pure Cod Liver Oil Benefits:

First and foremost, pure cod liver oil contains additional nutrients that are not present in the usual fish oil. With pure cod liver oil, you will take advantage of the extra benefits of it having the fat-soluble vitamins A and D. This comes as no surprise as these vitamins are primarily deposited in fish liver. Vitamin A is crucial for preventing macular degeneration which is the precursor to blindness. Vitamin D, on the other hand, is crucial for proper bone development. Vitamin D supplementation may treat asthma, prevent cancer, avoid the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, and also be beneficial for weight loss pursuits.

Of course, pure cod liver oil has EPA and DHA as well. A growing body of research demonstrates the profound effects of these omega-3 essential fatty acids to human health. EPA and DHA, for instance, have been found to play a crucial role in maintaining overall brain health and so may be useful in curbing depressive symptoms, as well as helping maintain mental acuity in the elderly. EPA and DHA’s positive effects on the brain may also be helpful in improving both the cognitive faculties as well as the behavior in children, and may especially be helpful for kids with learning difficulties.

EPA and DHA help prevent oxidative stress and inflammation as well. This is the reason pure cod liver oil, which is quite abundant in these omega-3 essential fatty acids, is often taken as a supplement to help ward off painful inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism. EPA and DHA in pure cod liver oil shows great potential for minimizing the risks of developing cardiovascular diseases as well.

Pure Cod Liver Oil Practical Uses:

The liver is the foremost toxin-filtering organ. Because this is the case, it is then but natural for the liver to have some of the most dangerous concentration of toxins. Since cod liver is the source of this healthful edible oil, it is then crucial to choose high quality pure cod liver oil at all times. This way, you won’t end up ingesting a product that will do more harm than good to your body.

Prior to obtaining pure cod liver oil, always make sure to check for the manufacturer’s certificate of analysis or COA. A COA signifies that the maker voluntarily had its product tested by a reputable and certified third party testing organization for purposes of verifying the product’s quality. With a COA, you can confirm crucial factors such as the levels of heavy metals toxicity, product stability, as well as potency (whether or not the vitamins A and D, and EPA and DHA are indeed in the proportions stated on the label).

In the next post, I’ll tell you the pros and cons of almond butter and why you should moderately use it to help in your quest to Become Superhuman.

In the meantime, if you care to jump ahead, here is a complete listing of the dietary sources of fats on the Superhuman Food Pyramid:

Eat:

• Coconut Oil
• Coconut Meat
• Olive Oil
• Macadamia Nut Oil
• Avocados
• Olives
• Organic Grass-Fed Butter
• Organic Yogurt (Full-Fat)
•  Ghee
• Free Range Eggs (With Yolk)
• Grass-Fed Beef, Bison, or Buffalo or Lamb
• Sardines, Anchovies or Haddock in Water or Olive Oil
• Wild Salmon, Trout, Tilapia, Flounder
• Triglyceride-Based Fish Oil
• Pure Cod Liver Oil

Moderate:

• Raw Nuts (Except Peanuts)
• Raw Seeds
• Almond Butter
• Palm Oil
• Cold Press Flax Oil
• Bacon
• Mayonnaise
• Organic Peanut Butter
• Coconut Ice Cream
• Dark Chocolate

Avoid:

• Roasted Nuts
• Roasted Seeds
• Regular Peanut Butter
• Regular Butter
• Non-Organic Meats
• Margarine
• Any ‘Spreadable’ Condiments
• Farmed Fish
• Commercial Salad Dressings
• Safflower Oil
• Sunflower Oil
• Canola Oil
• Cottonseed Oil
• Commercial Flax Oil
• Soy Ice Cream
• Regular Ice Cream
• Milk Chocolate

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