5 greatest superfoods you should know about

Mariam
Mariam
Aug 8, 2017 · 3 min read

Eating healthy is an important part of life. Many of us attempt to eat as healthy as possible every day, but are you really munching the best nutrients for your body? There are countless superfoods on the market. These foods boast so many health benefits that theyre referred to as superfoods because of their many super powers.

With so many superfoods available, its hard to know which ones offer the most benefits. Thats where we come in. Weve compiled a list of 5 foods you should be eating every day. If you dont consume anything else on a regular basis, do your best to incorporate these foods into your diet

Beans

Beans, the miraculous seed, the more you eat, the more you get a good source of soluble fiber! The soluble fiber found in beans absorbs up cholesterol, allowing your body to dispose of it before it sticks to your artery walls. Theyre also proven to be one of the best sources of antioxidants.

Blueberries

If youre going to eat any fruit, make it blueberries. Blueberries are a better source of antioxidants than any other common fruits. Consider sprinkling them over greek yogurt or using them in a fruit salad.

In fact, blueberries is the magical fruit that benefits your insides as well as your outsides. According to the research, eating blues regularly can prevent infections and they work to soften dry skin due to their super high antioxidant compounds within.

Yogurt

Yogurts will give you powerful amount of calcium for the day. In addition to calcium, most yogurts are a great source of probiotics. They can help you protect your stomach against harmful bacteria that could lead to infection or illness. Starting your day with a cup of yogurt will work wonders for your overall health.

Eating yogurt can prevent all types of medical conditions, such as asthma, infections, several gastrointestinal conditions, and cancer, due to the beneficial lactic acid bacteria within.

Broccoli

Broccoli should be the number one choice when it comes to vegetables. It is mainly helpful to fight cancer, thanks to its sulfur compounds, such as sulforaphane, which you can smell as broccoli cooks. These compounds boost production of enzymes in our body that detoxify cancer-causing compounds. Eat more broccoli and prevent any type of cancer.

Eggs

Eggs are a great source of high quality protein. They can also help keep your eye health in check. Eating eggs in the morning along with the fresh fruit or whole grain toast is a great way to give your body the nutrients it needs to keep you healthy throughout the day.

In fact, eggs are one food that’s really a source of almost every vitamin and nutrient. One single egg is a source of vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin K, folate, calcium, zinc, vitamins B12, B2, and B6, selenium, phosphorus, protein, essential fatty acids.

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