The iSavta Team | 13.11.2019
What are superfoods? Superfoods are not scientifically put into categories. Any food that is nutrient-dense is considered superfood but the key to identify these is to balance and to consume a variety of food and not just focus on one. Superfoods are foods that optimize your body and provide you with essential vitamins and minerals that will help you with your daily grind.
There are plenty of superfoods out there but let us focus on what is readily available and most commonly found anywhere else.
- Avocado
We all love avocado. Who doesn’t? Well, if you happen to be one of those who like avocado so much, then you put in yourself for a treat. Avocado is a very common superfood yet we don’t consume it just as much as we can.
Avocado is packed with vitamins and minerals and is considered to be the only fruit to have monounsaturated fats, which are good fats and good for the heart. Aside from being highly nutritious, it is also undeniably delicious.
Avocados also help in the absorption of other nutrients from other foods.
Some put it in salad or make it as a main dish. However you want to consume them, you will never get wrong. They are super healthy.
- Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are the healthier kinds of potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, a great source of vitamin C, manganese, potassium, fiber and B Vitamins. It is not a surprise that it is considered a superfood and it is readily available.
Sweet potatoes can be baked or boiled and even fried using coconut oil. They are great side dish or stand alone meal. Fitness enthusiasts often replace their regular menu to sweet potatoes as they provide the energy needed easily.
- Coconut
Coconut is one of the most versatile superfoods out there and not to mention, it is easily available. Aside from its delicious taste alone, when used and combine with other foods, coconut milk adds thick flavor for many dishes. It is a low caloric food and low in sugar and carbohydrate. It is a source of healthy fats, protein and various kinds of vitamins and minerals.
- Brown Rice
No question, brown rice is practically available anywhere and a rich source of magnesium and manganese and a whole lot of other nutrients. Brown rice also provides dietary fiber which is necessary to remove toxins from the body and reduce weight. It provides energy with its high calorie content and itis good for people who needs more energy for their daily requirement.
Whatever superfood you choose to consume, always consider a variety of them. With variety, you can ensure that your diet is balanced and you don’t miss out on anything. And it is also helpful to consider moderation to anything we eat. There are still a whole lot of superfoods that you can consume. It is just a matter of choosing which one do you need the most and which one easily available.
