superfoods to add to your diet for a healthy life

Superfoods You Should Be Eating

For Healthy Life.

Greek Yogurt

The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in Greek yogurt can lower your blood pressure and probiotics improve digestion. It can also help you maintain a healthy weight.

Quinoa“About 25 percent of quinoa’s fatty acids come in the form of oleic acid, a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and about 8 percent comes in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the omega-3 fatty acid most commonly found in plants,” according to Melinda Lund, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian and medical nutrition therapist.

Blueberries

According to Medical News Today, blueberries lower blood pressure, manage diabetes, and prevent cancer. In a recent study, blueberry consumption was also linked to brain function.

Chia

These are the same seeds that sparked the cha-cha-cha-cha-chia jingle, but they’re good for more than decorative terra cotta. They provide heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, carbohydrates, calcium and antioxidants.

Green TeaGreen tea isn’t fermented, which is why it retains a high amount of antioxidants and poly-phenols, substances known to fight inflammation and DNA damage. It also revs your metabolism and regulates blood-glucose levels.

Broccoli

This versatile vegetable offers a host of vitamins and antioxidants including folate, potassium, vitamin C, lutein and beta-carotene. This assortment of nutrients prevents cancer, lowers cholesterol levels, and promotes eye health.

Strawberries

Strawberries are a natural source of vitamin C, an immunity booster, and ellagic acid, which has been shown to suppress cancer cell growth. Lutein and zeathancins are also present in strawberries.

Watermelon

According to an article in Men’s Health, “Watermelon juices up the production of regenerative proteins that build muscle and repair mitochondria, allowing them to produce more energy and, in turn, burn more fat.”

Almonds

Praised for their monounsaturated fatty acids (or MUFAs), almonds are among other heart-healthy superfoods like olive oil and avocados in preventing heart disease and diabetes while lowering bad cholesterol levels.

Ginger

Ever wish you could sanitize your insides? If so, you’ll love ginger. This wonder-root is antimicrobial and kills both ingested and surface bacteria, including salmonella.

Beets

Beets are powerhouses of folate, magnesium and vitamin C, which can reduce blood pressure and improve blood flow, resulting in better brain function.

AppleA recent study tested three groups of grocery shoppers. Groups were given either an apple, a cookie or no food before shopping. The apple group bought 28 percent more fresh produce than the cookie group and 25 percent more than the control group. So, apple supports your brain and also your heart and digestive health.

Garlic

Garlic has antioxidants that prevent cancers, inhibit signs of aging and protect the liver. Making garlic a regular addition to your diet can even lower your blood pressure.

CauliflowerThe white variety of this super vegetable may protect cells from DNA damage while orange cauliflower leads with 25 times more vitamin A. In addition, all cauliflower varieties contain antioxidants that promote a healthy metabolism and glucosinolates that support the cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems.

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