Day: 15 February 2021

SUPERFOODS

SUPERFOODS

By Joanie in Health Tips, Lifestyle Tips on 15 February 2021

Healthy Super Foods that you should eat every day. 

💚Spinach contains many essential nutrients & antioxidants, such as carotenoids, Flavonoids, Vitamin E & Vitamin C that can help support the immune system.

❤️Kefir is a probiotic cultured drink made up of kefer grains, (which contain a combination of bacteria & yeast) and then added to milk. Kefir is incredibly rich in vitamins, minerals & has a host of health benefits from digestion, to bone health & inflammation. 

💜Blueberries contain flavonoids which is a type of antioxidant that can help reduce damage to cells & boost your immune system. They are also a great source of vitamins. 

❤️Tomato’s are a great source of Vitamins & Minerals including Vitamin C , Vitamin K, Potassium and folate, all which can help ensure optimum health.

🧡Carrots are packed with Beta-carotene. Beta Carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body, which is essential for good vision along with a healthy immune system & healthy skin.  

💙Walnuts are an antioxidant powerhouse, which is protects us against cancer. They also have a high content of ALA & other nutrients, which can improve the risk of heart disease along with their ability to significantly lower LDL “bad” cholesterol.  Walnuts may also help reduce inflammation, which can contribute to many chronic diseases.

💚Broccoli is rich in vitamins C & A, potassium, folate, fiber, protein, and iron. Broccoli also contains cancer-fighting sulforaphane.

🧡 Oranges have essential vitamins, antioxidants, protein, water percentage and fibre. These are all necessary minerals that help in keeping the nutrients in your body balanced. 

💚Matcha Tea has very high levels of EGCG, which is a part of the antioxidant family known as catechins. Catechins have been linked to better heart health, a healthy metabolism and improved aging.  Scientists have now discovered EGCG to be at least 100 times more effective than Vitamin C and 25 times more effective than Vitamin E at protecting cells  from free radical damage.

💜 Oats are a natural superfood because they are 100% whole grain with minimal processing. They contain a good amount of of vitamins, minerals and fibre.