You don't need some exotic, expensive "superfood" to have great health.
My Top 10 Everyday Superfoods
1. Berries
Raspberries contain ellagic acid, a compound with anti-cancer properties. Blueberries are packed with anthocyanins; antioxidants that may help keep memory sharp as you age.
2. Nuts
Nuts are rich sources of heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Walnuts’ high mono- and polyunsaturated-fat content also helps reduce total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels while maintaining healthy levels of “good” HDL cholesterol.
3.Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are so brilliantly orange thanks to their alpha and beta-carotene. The body converts these compounds into the active form of vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes, bones and immune system healthy.
4. Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli and kale contain sulforaphane, a type of isothiocyanate that is thought to prevent cancer by helping to stimulate the body’s detoxifying enzymes.
5. Spinach
Spinach is 67% folate, which lowers homocysteine, a factor in heart disease and stroke.
6. Avocado
Avocado contains high levels of pantothenic acid or B5, which helps break down fat and is a mood stabilizer.
7. Apples
Containing the nutritious fiber known as pectin, apples are an incredible food for your brain and body. They have been linked to a lower body weight, lower cholesterol, an improved mood, and improved heart health.
8. Carrots
Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and other antioxidants for your immune system and skin health.
9. Celery
Celery is one of the best foods for lowering your blood pressure. Two studies at the University of Illinois show that a powerful flavonoid in celery, called luteolin, inhibits the growth of cancer cells, especially in the pancreas. Another study suggests that the regular intake of celery could significantly delay the formation of breast cancer cells.
10. Beets
Beets are great for your liver. If your liver is sluggish you may experience chronic headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, constipation and many other problems
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Ruth Sanders
Certified Holistic Health Coach