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What are super foods?

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Sardines may be little but are considered a super food
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Super foods give you super protection and safeguard your health

Staying healthy and fit may not be as difficult as most of us make it out to be if we would stick to the basics, such as eating correctly. Food is a powerful factor when it comes to our health and longevity. Some foods are more beneficial than others. These are the super foods that you want to make a point of eating regularly. 

What are super foods? The official answer is that super foods are medicinal or functional foods that promote health and prevent diseases, and does so beyond their basic function of supplying nutrients to your body. 

Different super foods offer different perks. Some are good sources of fiber or protein but do not have the necessary minerals and vitamins that we require, whereas others possess phyto-nutrients that fight disease, along with mineral and vitamins but no protein, which we all need. You have to mix up the super foods to get the best health benefits and protection, covering all the bases. A good balanced diet, loaded with super foods is a health choice that we can all make.


Avocados are considered a super food because they are rife with fiber and are a valuable source of lutein, which is an antioxidant that is linked to skin and eye health. Avocados assist in tissue and blood regeneration as well as benefit those who have heart disorders and avocados stabilize sugar levels in the body. Avocados are high in fat, but they contain monounsaturated fat, which is good, and is considered a safeguard against heart disease, cancer and diabetes. 

Dark Chocolate

Chocolate has gotten a bad rap, particularly if you are trying to lose weight. Instead of avoiding it altogether, choose to eat dark chocolate, in limited quantities, because it is actually a healthy treat. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, which boost the health of your heart, improve blood flow and lower blood pressure. The best chocolate is 70 percent cocoa. Eating dark chocolate may even put you in a better mood, but you already know that.


It really is true what they say about apples keeping the doctor away. Apples are packed full of catechin and quercetin, which are antioxidants that protect your cells from damage. Whe the cells in your body are protected, this safeguards you against cardiovascular disease and cancer. Eat the skin of the apple and you will receive even more protection because the peeling contains more polyphenol than does the flesh of the fruit. A polyphenol is a chemical compound that serves as an antioxidant, protecting the body from free radicals that cause tissue damage. Polyphenol blocks the enzymes that cancer requires for growth and can deactivate those substances that encourage the growth of cancer.


Those unattractive little fish in a can are very beneficial to your heart. Sardines pack as much punch as salmon because they are rich in omega-3 fat and protein as well as calcium. 


A flavonoid is a natural compound that protects your memory-carrying cells, called neurons, from damage. Blueberries are full of flavonoids, which is what causes the blue color of this berry. This super food is believed to help memory function and preserve memory and brain health because it prevents oxidation and inflammation, as well as hydrates the cells and skin in your body, which keeps you looking young.
Red Bell Peppers

Bell peppers in general are low-calorie and tasty. However, the red bell pepper, in particular, is considered a super food because it contains loads of vitamin C, which is a potent antioxidant, keeping blood vessels and the skin strong and healthy. In addition, vitamin C may slow the progression of arthritis or prevent it altogether. Red bell peppers also contain lycopene and beta carotene, which are antioxidants that safeguard your eyes, lowering the risk of eye disease, such as cataracts. 


Beans, beans, the musical fruit! Beans are a potent source of fiber and protein, which keep your blood sugar stable, as well as stabilize mood. Beans are full of fiber, which keeps you on track when it comes to elimination, and an excellent source of potassium and magnesium, which work together to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy as well as keeping your blood pressure down. 

Egg Whites

Egg whites are considered a super food because they provide lean protein and benefit your hair, nails, muscles and bones.

Resources: Top 10 Superfoods
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