Here we are in September month and the first week of September is known as National Nutrition Week. In this article we will share some of the great nutritious superfood which you should include in your diet and get the maximum benefits out of it. So let’s get started.
- Egg Yolk
Eggs are packed with protein, Vitamin A, B2, B5, B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, choline and the antioxidants like Lutein and Zeaxanthine. Eggs also score high on the satiety index, which is a measure of how fulfilling foods are. Eggs also score high on the satiety index, which is a measure of how fulfilling foods are. Eggs also contain Omega-3 which reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.
- Flaxseeds
Flaxseed has been high-profile superfood in recent years. It is packed with micronutrients, dietary fibre, manganese, vitamin B 1, and the omega -3 fatty acid. It contains the compound called lignans which may provide some protection against cancer, particularly breast, prostate, and colon cancer. Flax seed benefits could help you improve digestion, give you clear skin, lower cholesterol, reduce sugar cravings, balance hormones and promote weight loss.
- Avocados
The best superfood we have seen so far. Eat it right away, put it in salads or prepare the brownies using it. The natural creaminess of avocado makes it a great substitute for creamy, saturated milk fat such as butter and cream. Though avocados contain more fat than almost any other fruit, it is virtually all mono-unsaturated fat whose many benefits include rising of good cholesterol, lowering bad cholesterol and preventing heart disease. And if this is not enough, it’s high in fiber, low in calories, and even higher than bananas in the blood-pressure-reducing mineral potassium.
- Spinach
Remember, Popeye – the sailor man, he was on to it even before we got to know about this superfood. Spinach is a rich source of antioxidants, including vitamin C and beta-carotene, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin. A cup of fresh spinach leaves also provides almost double the daily requirement for vitamin K, which plays an important role in cardiovascular and bone health. It is also a rich source of Iron, which keeps your hair and nails strong and healthy.
- Cabbage
All types of brassica vegetables are healthy power-packed superfoods. It contains compounds called indoles, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer dramatically. Eating cabbage more than once a week cut men’s colon cancer odds by 70 percent. It also stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, and is a good blood purifier. Cabbage prevents bile from absorbing fat after a meal, which lowers the overall amount of cholesterol in the body.
Now, as you know some of the superfoods, try to include these in your meals and take the maximum health benefits out of these nutritious food.
