List of 10 Super Healthy Foods

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Here is a 13-minute video on 25 Best Superfoods You Need To Start Eating Now Before I begin. 

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You are what you eat. If you eat good food, your mind and body will thank you later, for sure.  Of course, you need to combine it with any exercise or physical activity to achieve paramount results in no time. No matter how busy you are with school or work, make sure to find time for yourself. Traveling will help, too. It will allow you to appreciate the little things in life, build confidence, learn a new skill, make new friends, and the list goes on. 

List of 10 Super Healthy Foods

Healthy food plays a vital role in keeping your mind and body healthy and in sustaining a healthy weight. You need to make the best choices all the time. Choose what is helpful for you, and not what your mind or cravings dictate you. Here is the list of 10 Super Healthy Foods you should incorporate in your daily diet. 

  • Almonds

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Almonds are like fruits and vegetables that are full of antioxidant properties, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. It is a better snack alternative compared to chips and cookies. Not only they are healthy, but delicious, too, because once you have started munching on it, it is hard to stop. The health benefits of almonds are plenty such as it helps in controlling blood pressure and sugar levels, in lowering cholesterol, in promoting eye health, and in losing weight. 

  • Olive oil

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There are variants of olive oil that you can choose from but the best one according to medical experts is the extra virgin olive oil. Just like almonds, olive oil is rich in powerful antioxidants. It aids in fighting inflammation which is the cause of different chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart diseases. It hampers stroke, fights Alzheimer's disease, reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, and a lot more. Make sure to include olive oil in preparing your meals at home. 

  • Tomatoes

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Maybe some of you are wondering if the tomato is a fruit or vegetable. According to reliable resources, tomato despite being a fruit is classified as a vegetable. It is rich in lycopene, which is its main plant compound that helps in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. Also, it is a perfect source of folate, potassium and vitamin c. Growing tomatoes in your garden are easy. You can plant them in a pot, too. 

  • Seaweeds

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Seaweed is a kind of algae that grows in the sea. Probably, you have seen it many times now, when you are on a beach or walking on the seashore, but you just ignore them because you thought it has no use at all. Seaweed is healthy and nutritious and is very flexible because you can add it to many dishes that you make at home. Some of the health benefits of seaweed include supporting gut health and reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Just make sure you get the organic seaweed to avoid a probable danger of getting lead and mercury content. 

  • Avocado

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Avocado or alligator pear is said to be the only fruit that offers monounsaturated fatty acids that are healthy to your body. According to different medical studies, avocados combined with plant-based food diet is helpful in reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Moreover, it aids in preventing osteoporosis, improving digestion, etc.  Avocados are the perfect food for your babies, too. 

 

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  • Dark leafy vegetables

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Eating dark leafy vegetables such as collard green, kale, spinach, and swiss chard are advantageous for your overall health and wellness because they are rich in essential vitamins and minerals. You can create delicious dishes using them. For recipes, you may check online or your favorite cookbook. If you love eating kale, you may add some garlic and coconut which are good for your body, too. 

  • Green tea

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Instead of alcohol, soda or juices that are full of sugar and preservatives, why not choose tea especially green tea? Green tea has polyphenols which are a known antioxidant component. Polyphenols help in protecting cells and reducing free radicals in your body. It can help boost brain function and physical endurance, avoid infection, burn fat, improve mood, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and the list goes on. There is so much to love about green tea, so start drinking a cup every day. 

  • Strawberry

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Aside from its delectable taste, strawberry can provide you a lot of health benefits such as it helps in lowering blood pressure, it gives you protection for different types of cancer, it helps improve your mood, it lowers blood sugar levels in your body, etc. You can have blueberry, blackberry, raspberry or cranberry, too, and they are all good for your body. 

  • Salmon

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Salmon is considered one of the healthiest food in the world because of the essential nutrients that it has. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA which are helpful for reducing blood pressure levels and triglycerides, lowering the risk of heart attack, etc. Also, it is rich in protein which you need for your bones and sustaining muscle mass. 

  • Eggs

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Eggs are packed with nutrients, too. Are you aware of that? It increases good cholesterol in your body, promotes eye health as it contains lutein, helps you lose weight, etc. According to medical studies, it is safe to eat at least up to 2 or 3 eggs a day. However, you still need to check with your doctor if you have an underlying medical condition to be sure. 

Before I end, here is another video that you need to check on Superfoods with Dr. Mike

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Final Thoughts

Here is the list of 10 Super Healthy Foods you need to include in your lifestyle. Make sure to commit yourself in doing it because not only you will feel better, but you will look good, too.  Also, do not forget to stay hydrated at all times, and have an active lifestyle. 

Start eating healthy now, guys! Blessings to all of us! 

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