Did you know there are foods that are far more beneficial than many pills claim to be that can help lower cholesterol, help protect against cancer and are so healthy their boasted as super foods?
Super foods can help with weight loss. You are probably already eating these foods, but if not, here is a list of popular super foods that not only taste great but easily go with other super foods and are low-fat as well.
- Blueberries
- Broccoli
- Beans
- Oranges
- Oats
- Pumpkin
- Soy
- Salmon
- Green or Black Tea
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
- Walnuts
- Turkey
- Yogurt
Blueberries are actually considered an antioxidant super food because they are double effective due to the fact that they are packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids and are high in potassium and vitamin C. They can help lower your risk of heart disease and cancer and are also good as an anti-inflammatory. Even a half a cup a day can help lower risks and also help with weight loss.
Another great super food that is great for the heart, for memory and for joints is Omega 3-Rich Fish. There are so many great choices when it comes to fish. However, fish that are very rich in Omega 3 can help lower the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and symptoms of depression as well. However, if fish is not your cup of tea, you can also get a great amount of Omega 3 in flax seed, walnuts and fortified eggs.
Many times super foods are sectioned out into different groups. Here are a few of them.
Fruit and Nut Super Foods
Fruit and nut super foods are very high in antioxidants that help to fight free radicals in the body, which you may have heard lead to diseases in the body. Walnuts are the absolute best nut you can eat, while blueberries are the perfect fruit you could choose. However, from the list above there are other choices to choose from.
Green Super Foods
Green super foods like broccoli and spinach help to burn fat while also giving vitamins and minerals that help protect and heal the body.
Bee Super Foods
Honey is most commonly known to be made from bees. Throughout history, honey was used by ancient Egyptians as an anti-bacterial and many Indian tribes used it in religious ceremonies while many other ancient civilizations used it for medicinal purposes as well. Honey has been duly noted in history for its healing abilities and is still being used as so today.
There are so many great super foods to choose from that you’ll never get tired of eating them and best of all, they are great for the body.
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