Nothing can beat eating right…you’ll feel better, you’ll have more energy and you’ve probably heard the saying “healthy body, healthy mind”.  Eating healthy is the best thing you can do for your body.

So how do you take your eating to the next level? Try to include some of these super foods in your diet.

Almonds

Almonds are the richest source of calcium out of all the nuts.  They are also rich in Vitamin E and Protein, as well as having healthy dose of potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Avocados

Not only are Avocados delicious but are they are packed with healthy fats, fibre and essential nutrients.  These fats (monounsaturated fats) have been known to reverse insulin resistance and regulate blood sugar, and they are good for the heart and the brain.

Blueberries

Blueberries are full of Fibre, vitamin C and cancer fighting compounds.  (This is supported by recent research at the Mayo Clinic, which suggests that Blueberries are rich in nutrients that help fight chronic diseases.)  Some believe it even improves memory.

Broccoli

This leafy green vegetable is crucial to any diet as it contains lots of Potassium, Iron and Calcium.  It is also full of dietary fibre as well as vitamins A, C and K.  It also contains folate which can reduce heart disease, certain cancers and stroke.

Cinnamon

Often over-looked, Cinnamon is a great super food because of its life-enhancing properties.  Health benefits from Cinnamon include promotion of healthy glucose metabolism, lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, improves brain functioning, soothes an upset stomach and suppresses and fights urinary tract infections.

Garlic

Garlic has many healthy properties but best known to increase the body’s immune function by promoting the growth of white cells (which are the body’s germ fighters).  Garlic is also known to reduce harmful LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Ginger

This healthy root vegetable is packed with medicinal uses.  It can be used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting, calm an upset stomach, reduce the pain of osteoarthritis, and some research indicates that it may even play a role in reducing heart disease.

Oatmeal

Oats is truly a breakfast for champions.  It is high in fibre, antioxidants and loads of other nutrients.  It is known to lower cholesterol levels, aid digestion and improve metabolism.  Its low-GI properties will keep you full for longer.

Salmon

Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which are extremely good for the heart.  It is also packed with protein.  Some studies show that Salmon may also protect the skin from the sun and the damaging effects of UV rays.

Spinach

Spinach is loaded with good stuff!  It’s full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and other vitamins and minerals, such as Calcium and Vitamin K that promote bone health and vision.  Spinach also has Vitamins E, beta-carotene, coenzyme, Q10, folate, iron and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin.

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