Superfoods for super health

Superfoods are foods packed with high nutrient, which means they contain more vitamins, antioxidants, polyphenols, and minerals than other foods. These foods are especially satisfying and also provide a huge boost to daily energy. Superfoods can also strengthen the immune system and help to protect the body from certain diseases.

Another reason they are considered superfoods it because they are also easy to prepare so easily fit into a hectic lifestyle. They are the best alternative to fast foods and a great way to have the convenience of a quick meal without toxins and empty calories. Superfoods are a delicious way to eat healthy while busy.

Superfood benefits include:

• Help with burning fat
• Healthy immune systems
• Energize the body
• Cancer prevention
• Help to lowers bad cholesterol levels
• Help with weight loss
• Better skin
• Better memory

Superfoods to consider

While there is no officially approved list of superfoods, most nutritionists, and registered dietitians can agree on certain foods that include:   

• Cocoa: rich high-antioxidant with a high level of phytonutrients
• Ginger: vitamin C, calcium, zinc, sodium, and phosphorous, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral
• Almonds: rich in protein, potassium, calcium, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorous, iron
• Oatmeal: high in fiber and protein, magnesium, contains beta-gluten, immune booster
• Avocado: high in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E and magnesium
• Olive oil: reducing inflammation, high in vitamin E and vitamin K, monounsaturated fatty acids
• Rosemary: high in carnosic acid for improved eyesight, a powerful anti-inflammatory, soothes arthritis
• Cinnamon: high in antioxidants, reduces levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
• Honey: antibacterial, antiseptic, full of friendly bacteria lactobacilli and bifidobacteria
• Spirulina: detoxes heavy metals, kills candida, antihypertensive, antioxidant, helps weight loss
• Wheatgrass: high in Vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, and magnesium, 70 percent chlorophyll
• Acai: high in fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats
• Chia seeds: high in Omega 3, fiber, protein calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc
• Maca: high in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and glucosinates
• Matcha tea: super high levels of antioxidants and chlorophyll and L-theanine amino, low caffeine

Recommendation

It is important to emphasize that only eating these foods is not enough for a balanced diet. Your nutritional plan should include foods that complement these superfoods and maintain a varied diet.