First, what is a superfood? It’s a food that has the ability to reduce your risk of heart disease, lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of cancer, and it will even put you in a better mood. Superfoods can do all of this without any side effects. And the great news is that your diet probably already consists of a lot of superfoods—and you may not even know it!
Here are ten superfoods that you are probably already eating:
1.Berries: Blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, and blackberries are filled with antioxidants and are also high in vitamin C and potassium.
2.Beans: Beans have a high level of insoluble fiber, which can help to lower cholesterol. They are also a great source of protein, potassium, magnesium, and carbohydrates.
3.Broccoli: It’s available year-round and is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K as well as fiber.
4.Dark chocolate: I’m not kidding. Dark chocolate can help to lower blood pressure and is full of antioxidants.
5.Peanut butter: Nuts are chocked full of omega-3 fatty acids, which help to fight heart disease. Peanut butter is a tasty way to fight cancer and disease.
6.Yogurt: Loaded with calcium and also has other necessary nutrients such as protein and potassium.
7.Eggs: Eggs are nutritious and very versatile, and they contain 12 vitamins and minerals.
8.Cabbage: Low on calories and high on nutrients such as sulforaphane, which boosts your level of cancer-fighting enzymes.
9.Salmon: Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, with help to protect heart health.
10.Coffee: Believe it or not, a medium roast coffee has loads of antioxidants and can help to reduce your risk of heart disease by as much as 25%.
I bet you never thought that so many of the foods that you're already eating are really superfoods!