You’ve heard it before. You are what you eat.
This is why avoiding all that artificial (but tempting) stuff is always a good idea. After all, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know these convenient processed items aren’t healthy. From high sugar and salt content to strange preservatives and chemicals you’ve never heard of, a lot of our modern diet is making us sick.
High blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation, fatigue, and even cancer are all linked to poor nutrition and unhealthy ingredients.
So, in the spirit of Nutrition Month, here are eight superfoods – jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, and all kinds of goodies – that you absolutely need in your life.
1. Avocado
Eat it plain, with some lemon or sauce, or mixed up as guacamole. However you slice it or dice it, avocado packs a punch for health & wellness. Full of healthy fats and rich in more than 20 vitamins and minerals, avocado provides the following benefits:
- Keeps you full
- Helps your heart
- Helps diabetes
- Controls weight
- Fights cancer
- Boosts your brain
- Protects your eyes
These are just some of the benefits of eating avocados. So if you want something to eat for a snack, put in your salad, or mix for a party, avocado is a great choice!
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2. Flaxseed
Known for its omega-3 fats and fiber content, this nutritious crop is great for digestive health. Best eaten ground, not whole, flaxseed is a perfect complement to your cereal, sandwich, yogurt, baked goods, or beverage. Just remember to drink plenty of liquid with it, and don’t take it with oral meds.
Studies show flaxseed may even help lower bad cholesterol – so what’s not to love?
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3. Collard Greens
You’ve probably heard that leafy greens are healthy for you, and collard greens are no exception. Low in sugar, they’re great for diabetics, but honestly, they’re great for anyone. Packed with potassium, Vitamins A, C, and K, collard greens provide a host of health benefits.
These include: