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The Top 10 Superfoods for All-Round Health

You’ve probably heard a lot about superfoods, but might be wondering exactly what these nutrient-dense ingredients can do for your health. In this post, we’ll show you ten of the best, as well as their amazing benefits!

Broccoli

We can’t rave about broccoli enough! It’s a fabulous source of vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as B vitamins and folate. It’s also packed full of fibre, which is great news for the digestive system! Finally, it’s full of minerals like potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and selenium. It’s basically the king of all superfoods! Plus, it’s super versatile. Add broccoli to a salad, stir fry, pasta dish, curry, or as an accompaniment to dinner. Bellissimo!

Spinach

Spinach is recognised as an excellent source of iron, making it an ideal choice for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who restricts their consumption of meat. But there’s so much more to spinach than iron! It also contains potassium, magnesium, and calcium, as well as vitamins B6, B9, C, E, and K. Add spinach to salads, omelettes, and smoothies for a shot of nutrients!

Sweet Potatoes

These delicious root veggies are packed with vitamin A, which is a crucial nutrient that protects the health of our teeth and gums, which can help to prevent the need for treatments like dental implants. Switch sweet potatoes for the white variety and enjoy them simply boiled or steamed, or as jackets, wedges, fries, or mash.

Kale

We love this delicious green powerhouse! Kale is a great source of antioxidants such as quercetin and kaempferol, which are thought to help prevent depression, inflammation, and cancer. It also contains vitamins A, C, K, and B6, as well as copper, calcium, and potassium.

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Salmon

Packed with essential omega-3 fatty acids, this delicious fish is also an excellent source of protein, which can help people trying to lose weight to feel fuller for longer.

Eggs

While we’re on the subject of protein, eggs are also a great source. In addition, they contain vitamins B2, B6, B12, and D. Vitamin D helps to promote absorption of calcium, which strengthens bones and keeps them healthy.

Blueberries

These yummy berries are full of antioxidants, which can help prevent some forms of cancer, in tandem with a healthy lifestyle. They’re also a source of vitamins A, C, and E. Enjoy on their own, with Greek yoghurt, or blitzed in a smoothie.

Apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Maybe not, but they are a wonderful source of fibre, vitamin C, calcium, zinc, and manganese – making them perfect for protecting all-round health!

Flaxseeds

This underrated superfood has lots of brilliant benefits, including the promotion of blood sugar control, lowering of cholesterol, and protection of digestive health. A sprinkle in your morning cereal is a delicious way to get your daily dose!

Garlic

It may not be to everyone’s taste, but if you do enjoy garlic, you’ll be in for some health-boosting benefits! Garlic can help to reduce blood pressure and prevent heart disease. It can also shorten the length of the common cold, and promote blood sugar control. Amazing!

Which is your favourite superfood? Let us know in the comments below!

 

Kathryn R. Bown

Kathryn - Our health specialist likes to share with the readers the latest news from the field. Nobody understands better than her the relation between healthy mind and healthy body.

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