What Are The Top Healthy Superfoods?

What are the top healthy superfoods?  The reason why the name superfoods was labeled that name is because of its ability to help with improving your overall health and reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.

Berries

The first super food is berries which contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, and a lot of antioxidants.  The antioxidants of berries are linked to a low risk of heart disease and a low risk of different types of cancers. And it’s known to improve digestion purposes.

Some of the most common berries are raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, etc.

Dark Leafy Green Vegetables

Another super food is dark leafy greens which contain a lot of nutrients like zinc, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin c and fiber. Some of the most common dark leafy vegetables are spinach, kale, broccoli, collard greens, etc.

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Ther reason why dark leafy vegetables are considered a superfood is because of their unique ability to reduce the risk of a lot of chronic disease such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Also, dark leafy vegetables are high in fiber which is known to make you fuller and suppress your appetite and the result is weight loss.

Legumes

Legumes are a superfood and the different types of legumes that are available are beans, lentils, peas, peanuts, alfalfa, etc. It has a high rich source of B vitamins, protein, fiber, and minerals. Research studies have showed that some of the healthy benefits of eating legumes are a lower risk of reduced blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and improved Type 2 diabetes.

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts is a high superfood snack because it is a heart healthy food that can protect against heart disease. It also has healthy anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which can help protect against oxidative stress.

The types of nuts that are under the nuts and seeds category are macadamia nuts, pistachios, peanuts, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, etc.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are a root vegetable that contains potassium, fiber, Vitamin A and C. It also has a good source of carotenoids which are antioxidants that are known to reduce the risk of cancer. It is also known to improve blood sugar control.

Salmon

Salmon is a superfood that is a fish that has healthy fats, B vitamins, potassium, selenium, etc. Having salmon as a regular staple in your diet can lower the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. It has solid sources of Omega 3 fatty acids and of the benefits is reducing inflammation in the body.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are another superfood that has a high antioxidant content which plays a role in reducing inflammation and reducing the risk of certain types of cancers.

The Bottom Line is superfoods are foods that you should have as a regular staple in your diet because of the high antioxidant effect. And it is the ability to lower the risk of many different types of chronic diseases.

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