My Favourite Superfoods

Apples

They fight free radicals. They're full of antioxidants, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and vitamin C. They’re a good source of potassium and fiber, which help prevent cancer and lower risk for heart disease. Make sure to eat the skin of the apple too, it has 2-6 more antioxidants than the insides of the apple.

Blueberries

1 cup of blueberries has the equivalent antioxidant content of 5 servings of carrots, squash, broccoli, and apples. The anthocyanin flavonoid found in blueberries can boost bone health, help your heart health, and promote eye health. I'm not a big fan of blueberries on their own so I love adding them to my cereal in the morning or eating them with yogurt.

Broccoli

Helps prevent cancer through its high levels of antioxidants. It is high in folate, which aids in red blood cell formation, formation of amino acids, and energy production. It is beneficial for protecting eye health. It is best to steam or simmer broccoli in a small amount of water to keep most of its vitamin and mineral content. 

Dark Chocolate

It is high in polyphenol antioxidants which can protect against cancer, heart attack, and stroke. It is good in moderation and in more natural forms. Natural dark chocolate is best as processed foods such as chocolate bars, cakes, etc. are bad for your health. Avoid cheap brands that include preservatives, partially hydrogenated palm oil, and high sugar levels. 

Green Tea

It’s high in antioxidants including polyphenols (catechins) and flavonols, which protect the body from free radicals, lowering risk for heart disease, cancer, suppressed immune system, and accelerated aging. It may also help prevent sun damage such as wrinkles and skin cancer. Green tea is shown to prevent obesity by suppressing weight gain, food intake, and fat-tissue accumulation. In connection it may also speed up metabolism.

It is best to steep your own green tea and loose leaf is of highest quality. I personally don’t like mine as hot tea so I will add a bit of honey to it so it’s not bitter and then refrigerate it. Sometimes I buy the Arizona brand, but it is high in sugar so it’s best to water it down to make it healthier.

Oats

They contain more soluble fiber than any other grain, which helps you stay full longer. Rolled oats are much healthier than instant oats. They have a high percentage of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They contain nutrients that help prevent cancer and the soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol.

Yogurt

It is filled with probiotics which are beneficial for intestinal health. Yogurt can help with bloating, stomach disorders, and other troubles of the intestines. It may boost your immune system and can help reduce muscle loss and body fat. Yogurt can improve oral health by reducing dental plaque formation, cavities, risk for gingivitis, and help eliminate bad breath.

Eggs

One egg only has 75 calories and 13 essential nutrients such as protein, iron, zine, folate, and choline. For most of its vitamins, the egg contains higher amounts in the yolk rather than the egg white. It is a complete protein because it contains all 9 essential amino acids. They can help lower the risk of breast cancer, help build muscle strength, and protect eye health.