Wanna supercharge your body and mind?
Wish there was a way to make up for your nutrient deficiencies once and for all?
Simply don’t know what you need, but feel like changes must be made?
Whether you’re eating well already or need to make a serious diet overhaul, fruits & veggies are your friends. In fact, many Black folks are lacking in certain vitamins and minerals. According to many studies, this lack of fruits and vegetables in Black people’s diets could be a major predictor of disease and illness.
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So let’s not waste any more time! Here are seven superfoods you gotta try pronto!
1. Blueberries
Antioxidants are key, and if you don’t have them, then you’re definitely missing out…
Particularly something called anthocyanins, which are great in fighting oxidative stress. If you haven’t heard of oxidative stress, it’s simple. Your cells need healing too. They deal with our stress at the smallest scale, so we often forget about it.
Oh, and blueberries are also jam-packed with vitamins C, K, and fiber. In other words, if you eat these babies on the reg, you’ll boost your brain, heart, and digestive tract all at once.
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Hard to deny!
2. Tomatoes
Filled with lycopene, tomatoes are another food rich in antioxidants that protect your body and overall health. In terms of vitamins, it’s all about the A and C – not to mention some much-needed potassium and folate.
But here’s the trick: if you want more accessibility to these goodies, it’s probably the smartest idea to cook the tomatoes and make a sauce. Again, lycopene – an important ingredient in every tomato recipe – is easier for your body to utilize when they’re cooked.
3. Beets
If you want better blood flow (which can help almost any health condition), then beets are your friend. Full of betalains for fighting inflammation and cellular damage, beets are here to help. They’re rich in great nutrients like folate, manganese, potassium, and of course, the all-important fiber.
Your liver will thank you!
And the beauty of beets is that they’re versatile. You can put them in almost any meal and it will go pretty well. All you need to do is roast them for a side, throw them in some salads, or even make a nice little smoothie. Let your creativity run free!
4. Mangoes
Overflowing with vitamins A and C, mangoes are especially good for your skin and vision. Oh, and that little thing called an immune system you might’ve heard of…
Because of their high antioxidant content – like many foods on this list – mangoes can go a long way in keeping you healthy when life’s wearing you down.
Consuming them is easy. You can go fresh, with a salad, or again, smoothie-style. A mango sorbet is delicious!
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5. Red Bell Peppers
While they’ve got plenty of A and C vitamins, their best attribute is that they are loaded with a lil’ something called vitamin B6 and folate. These crucial components are a nice little boost to your brain health, as well as your body’s production of red blood cells, which is necessary for you to continue to live the way you want.
To include red bell peppers, you can go raw or as a nice little snack. The best, perhaps, might be roasting, grilling, and sauteeing those suckers. Put ’em in eggs, stir-fries, or even as their own meal stuffed with some ground beef.
6. Brussels Sprouts
A cruciferous vegetable, brussels sprouts have great vitamins but might be even better sources of folate and fiber. The reason this is important is because these goodies might actually help fight cancer through compounds known as glucosinolates.
Not to mention, their benefits to your bones and digestive tract.
If you wanna eat some, simply roast, steam or sautée them. Olive oil definitely goes well with them and you should also add them to soups, salads, and pasta dishes.
7. Kale
You might not know it, but kale is honestly one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Forget its vitamins A, C, and K, it’s also brimming with calcium and potassium, which are great for inflammation and overall disease.
If you want to include kale in your diet, it’s not hard. There are salads, smoothies, soups, and stews. Look it up online; you’ll be surprised how many easy recipes there are!
Because at the end of the day, none of this is really that hard. You simply need to be consistent. And if you can be consistent, you can make healthy, happy eating the easiest thing of all…
