These 7 foods are filled with good-for-you vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting phytochemicals.
Are you getting enough of them?
But what about the power-packed foods filled with good-for-you vitamins, minerals and disease-fighting phytochemicals you aren’t eating?
Check out:10 Everyday Superfoods
1.
In thisCDC report, watercress scored a perfect 100 for nutrient densitybeating out spinach, collard greens and kale.
This means that it was found to have the most nutrition for the lowest amount of calories.
Try it in ourhealthy watercress recipes.
Pictured:Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta
3.
Don’t have time to prepare the fruit?
you could get many of the same benefits from drinking a glass of pomegranate juice.
A1-cup serving of juicehas about 134 calories and1/2 cup of pomegranate seedshas 72 calories and 4 grams of fiber.
Pictured:Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding
4.
Chia Seeds
This little seeds pack an impressive amount of nutrients.
Chia seeds are a great source ofomega-3 fatty acids, which can protect yourheartand yourbrain.
The antioxidants in chia seeds help prevent inflammation that can lead to a variety of chronic diseases.
In addition, they are a great source of soluble fiber, which can help promoteweight loss.
Sprinkle these on your next salad bowl or blend them into your smoothie to reap the impressive benefits.
Pictured:Basic Quinoa
5.
Learn to cook quinoa(including on the stove or in your Instant Pot).
Kefir
Think yogurt in a glass.
Plus, kefir has 29 percent of your daily value of calcium per 8-ounce serving.
Look for it in your supermarket’s dairy section.
you might even add your own fruit for a flavor and nutrition boost.
Pictured:Lentil Stew with Salsa Verde
7.
Lentils
Lentils are a versatile, budget-friendly and healthy addition to many dinner recipes.
A half-cup of cooked lentils contains over 9 grams ofvegan proteinand 8 grams of dietary fiber.
Lentils are also a good source of iron and an excellent source of folate.
See theseHealthy Lentil Recipes.
Bottom Line
“Superfoods” come in all flavors, shapes and sizes.
If you’re not eating some of these foods yetgive them a shot!
Some original reporting by Matthew Thompson
