5 Super Foods that Will Change Your Life

When it comes to the food hierarchy, not everything is created equal.

Some food is better than others. There’s no secret in that statement. Fruit, for instance, is better for you than a doughnut. Lean meat is better for you than red meat. The list goes on and on.

But what you might not know is that some types of food beat the rest. Not all fruits are created equal. Some fish is better for you than others. Not all nuts are the same. We call these foods, which you should eat everyday, “super food.” They pack the biggest punch of vitamins and mineral that rejuvenate your body, increase your metabolism and reduce the likelihood of heart attack, amongst other things.

So what are these super foods? Here is a list of five that you should eat everyday. There are more, but these are the easiest to eat on a regular basis. These foods also fit into almost any diet.

Blueberries

Blueberries, or any berries for that matter, are at the top of the fruit totem pole when it comes to health benefits. They are all high in fiber, which increases metabolism, low in calories and can reduce the likelihood of caner. Blueberries are extremely high in antioxidants, which can flush your system out and keep your memory sharp as you age. One serving also contains enough Vitamin-C for an entire day.

Beans

Speaking of fiber, beans are some of the most fiber rich foods you can eat. ½ cup of navy beans contains up to 7 grams of fiber, while lentils and kidney beans contain 8 and 6 grams respectively. Beans also contain a large amount of iron, which transports oxygen from your lungs to cells in your body. This is especially important for vegetarians, as your body can’t absorb iron from plant-based foods as well as it can meat or fish.

Walnuts

A study performed by the Seventh-Day Adventists shows that those who eat nuts on a regular basis live for almost 2 years longer than those who don’t. Walnuts contain a high amount of high mono- and polyunsaturated-fat content which helps reduce total and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels while raising the amount of “good” HDL cholesterol. They also contain omega-3 fatty acid, which can be linked to heart health.

Broccoli

Broccoli is packed full of vitamins C, A and K (a vitamin that helps bone health) as well as A. It also delivers a healthy dose of sulforaphane, a type of isothiocyanate that reduces the likelihood of cancer.

Water

Water makes the body function. Without it, your metabolism shuts down, your brain works at a slower pace and your organs don’t function properly. Water can lower cholesterol, reduce the likelihood of heart problems and increase your lifespan. It also promotes weight loss. Though any water is better than no water, bottled water or water from a water purification system are less likely to contain harmful chemicals.

Honorable mention

Salmon, spinach, tea, eggs, yogurt, brown rice. Everything should be eaten in moderation. If you eat too much of anything, even super foods, they will do you more bad than good. If you eat these foods everyday, though, you will more than likely be healthier than those who don’t eat these foods.

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Author
Antonio is a consultant for Pure Water Technology of South Louisiana, a bottled water dispenser that aims to provide every business with an affordable bottled water solution.