What are Superfoods and Their Benefits for Your Health
The term Superfood appeared frequently from the end of the 20th century. That refers to natural foods that have nutritional power and health benefits. Indeed, you can find them in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Most of the times, superfoods are plant-based (beans, broccoli, quinoa, tea) but we can find them in the form of fishes or fruits.
So let’s concretely talk about the superfoods and their benefits for your health.
Plant-based:
For most people, superfood is related to plant-based. That’s not a fact but there are many plant-based foods which can be called “superfood”. Well, let’s go to discover them together.
Tea:
One of the most advantage of the tea is that it can be served iced or hot, and be drunk all year long. In addition, we can find it in several flavours (green, black, and so on).
Tea is considered as a superfood because of the antioxidants it contains which are very important for your health. Indeed, they are molecules that helps to avoid the rip on your cells. Which can make you younger longer! Not bad, right?
On top of that, some studies proved that tea can help to protect your heart. Therefore, tea is a very good drink to be healthy and in shape.
Read –> A quick and complete guide to adopt a healthy lifestyle
Quinoa:
Another very healthy and popular superfood is the quinoa. Which is a seed known for its rich nutrient power. Indeed, we can find a lot of different nutrient such as protein (best-known) and also a lot of minerals (zinc, iron, manganese and so on) and vitamins (E, B3, B1, B2, B6). Moreover, quinoa is gluten-free.
To eat it, we recommend you composing a salad with quinoa in which you can add other healthy product such as tomatoes, peppers, lettuce or cucumber.
Just play with the colours of vegetables. You’ll have a right healthy meal!
Read –> How to organise and build your healthy meal
Broccoli:
Another food well known to the general public is the star of all. The broccoli. This one obviously belongs to superfood category.
In appearance, broccoli looks like a little tree and has a lot of benefits. Indeed, like other superfoods, broccoli has many of great nutrients in it. We can find it in proteins again, fibres, vitamins (A, C, K, B9) and minerals (potassium, phosphorus, selenium). Therefore, broccoli is a good source of antioxidant. Then, think green and stick to it.
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Fishes:
Salmon:
The most popular nutrient fish is obviously the salmon. As you probably know, salmon is a fresh water fish (with some exceptions) which has a lot of nutrient resources. First of all, salmon is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids that is essential for the body. It is also a huge source of vitamin B. Moreover, this pinky flesh contains antioxidant as well.
On top of that, you can cook it in many different ways (such as grilled, smoked or in a salad) and it has still an excellent taste.
Sardines:
To continue in the fish family. Let’s talk about sardines. Indeed, there are an excellent source of vitamin B12 and calcium which are essential for the skeletal development. Like salmons, you can find omega 3 fatty-acids in sardines and also vitamins and minerals.
Sardines are a good option to be healthy and in shape. And to build muscle if you look for it as well.
Fruits:
Blueberries:
More popular and well-known superfoods, blueberries have many benefits.
First of all, it’s well known that red fruit in general contains a lot of nutrient. Indeed, you can find fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese in there. Additionally, blueberries are very low in calories thanks to its 85% water. Not bad to rehydrating yourself as well.
Like any other superfoods, they contain an antioxidant power. Moreover, they maintain healthy bones and can lower blood pressure. Blueberries are thus a very interesting option for you to stay healthy.
Strawberries:
Then, one of many people favorite fruit, strawberry, is powerful. First of all, it can strengthen your immune system. It helps to lowering blood pressure. And as broccoli it can be a great armour against cancer. Strawberries, such as blueberries, contain fibre, vitamin c and antioxidant.
On top of these benefits, strawberries are excellent and generally liked by all the people. We recommend that you eat them for dessert to finish a good and healthy meal.
Conclusion:
That’s it, hopefully, you know more about superfoods and their benefits for your health now. Obviously, this is a non-exhaustive list. You can find other food which have rich properties but that’s the well-known products selection of our daily life.
Now, you can cook and eat superfood in order to eat healthier and have enough nutrient in your body. We hope you’ll enjoy to eat a good amount of them.
Sources and further readings:
LiveScience: https://www.livescience.com/34693-superfoods.html
Healthline: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-blueberries#section1
