Five Superfoods that Make Awesome Addition to Your Diet

Sharon Moore January 25, 2017

A vegetable-rich diet is always advisable for everyone – whether they are simply trying to lose weight, managing a health condition, or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Vegetables are a primary source of essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals that protect you from varying diseases, including the most fatal ones like stroke, heart disease, and cancer.

But not all vegetables are nutritionally equal. There are some that really stand out among the rest. Here they are:

Avocado

Avocado is a rich source of monounsaturated fats that your body can turn into energy easily. The good fats in avocado helps your body absorb fat-soluble nutrients from other foods. This fruit also contains nearly 20 essential health-boosting nutrients, including folic acid, potassium, and vitamins E and B. Regular consumption of avocado has been scientifically found to help reduce inflammation and bad cholesterol, and lower the risk of cancer.

Cucumber

The mild and refreshing flavour of cucumber contains vitamins and minerals, along with antioxidants that are highly beneficial for your body. They include vitamin C and K, potassium, magnesium, manganese, silica, and fibre. Cucumber also contains lignans – a compound that binds with oestrogen-related bacteria in the digestive tract to potentially reduce your risk of several cancers, including breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.

Tomato

Tomatoes are packed with so many nutrients, including a variety of phytochemicals that boast a long list of health benefits. They include flavonols, flavonones, hydroxycinnamic acids, glycosides, and fatty acid derivatives. In addition, tomato is a known source of lycopene that helps lower your risk for stroke and cancer.

Berries

Berries contain disease-fighting phytochemicals that boost your immune system, and protect you from heart disease and cancer. They are generally lower in sugar than many fruits, so berries are less likely to destabilise your insulin levels. In particular, blueberries have been linked to many health benefits. Previous research has shown that consuming blueberries help fight inflammation, lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, and offer protection against premature ageing.

Greens

Vegetables that are green in colour are generally healthier and more nutritious than the rest. Broccoli, watercress, lettuce, kale, collards, dandelion leaves, and spinach are among those that are widely available year round. Adding them in your diet is one great way to stay healthy.

Vegetables should be a crucial part of your diet if you want to stay fit and healthy. Try to include these amazing superfood in your everyday diet and experience the amazing wonders they bring to your health.

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