Hey there, viewers!
It’s important we pay attention to our diet because we are essentially what we eat.
The toughest part is choosing to eat the right thing.
Grabbing an apple instead of a bagel is a challenge.
But if you want to stay healthy and fit, you have to make adjustments.
In today’s video, we’ll be talking about 11 superfoods women should eat.
Turmeric and sardines are surely healthy for you.
But what about tart cherries?
Is quinoa really healthy or just overhyped?
We’ll be talking all of this AND more...
1.
Broccoli
Don’t like broccoli?
Well, you need to find a way to love this cruciferous veggie.
It’s packed with nutrients and antioxidants your body needs to thrive.
When you eat a cup of broccoli, you’ll get as much 135% of the vitamin C your body needs
daily.
This super nutritious veggie also offers you vitamins K and A, along with lots of fiber.
Broccoli also has a special sulphur compound, which plays a key role in fighting against
cancer.
Research has shown this sulphur rich compound can make cancer cells destroy themselves.
One study suggested this special compound also helped halt the spread of breast cancer.
Wow!
You still hate broccoli?
Well, there are several ways to eat broccoli.
But it’s best to eat it either raw or steamed.
This way the antioxidants and vitamins, especially vitamin C, are well-preserved.
Vitamin C is heat sensitive and gets destroyed easily.
If you don’t like the idea of eating steamed broccoli, go for the lightly sauteed version.
Saute broccoli in olive oil with tofu or cottage cheese.
Sprinkle a pinch of black salt and ground black pepper.
Squeeze half a lemon over it.
Your delicious broccoli salad is ready to eat.
You can also add broccoli to your pasta, noodles, and sandwiches.
It especially tastes good with an omelet.
Dice broccoli, onions, and mushrooms together.
Whisk in an egg or two.
And make the fluffiest, healthiest omelet you can eat!
How do you like to eat broccoli?
Do you eat it on its own, or add it to your meals?
Share your preferences with the Bestie community in the comments below.
2.
Beets
Beets add color to your life.
This bright red root veggie is a wonderful addition to your smoothies, salads, and pastas.
Beets have great nutritional value at the cost of very few calories.
If you’re struggling with hypertension, beets could be the answer to your high blood
pressure woes.
If you drink just one glass, it can lower your blood pressure within a short time.
Beets are also rich in folate, which is a compound your body needs to create new cells.
Folate also ensures there is no damage to your DNA, which in turn reduces your risk
of cancer.
You also get a generous amount of potassium, which is excellent to maintain balance in
your diet, particularly if it’s salt-heavy.
3.
Turmeric
Planning to join in the turmeric latte craze?
Well it’s not a craze or a fad anymore.
Turns out this spice is loaded with health boosting compounds.
Turmeric has a specific type of plant nutrient called curcumin, which treats infections.
It even increases the speed in which your wounds heal.
Research shows turmeric can also help reduce your chances of Alzheimer’s.
It also reduces the risk of inflammation and digestive problems.
Your body, however, can only absorb small amounts of curcumin at a time.
But if you add black pepper to your diet along with turmeric, the absorption amount goes
up by as much as 2000%.
4.
Sardines
Time for a salmon and sardine salad!
Or sardines with chilli, garlic and lemon?
They’re super healthy for you.
Sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
These fish are also a great source of vitamin D and calcium.
A can of bone-in sardines gives you as much as 125% of the vitamin D your body needs daily.
Not just this, you also get 35% of your daily calcium requirement.
Sardines are also a powerhouse of selenium.
This is a powerful mineral that ensures your cells aren’t damaged by free radicals.
Free radicals are formed when you’re exposed to stress, pollution, sun, and even as a response
to the process of aging.
Selenium keeps your immune system in top shape.
Along with vitamin D and calcium, a can of sardines also comes with 88% of the selenium
your body needs every day.
5.
Kale
This veggie is a powerhouse of vitamin C, which helps boost your immunity and improve
skin health.
You also get lots of vitamin A and calcium from kale.
This leafy green veggie also helps reduce your chances of cardiovascular disease by
bringing your bad cholesterol level down.
A study showed drinking half a cup of kale juice every day, for 12 weeks, raises your
good cholesterol levels by 27%.
On the other hand, it promptly reduces bad cholesterol, which clogs your arteries.
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6.
Blueberries
Blueberries aren’t just pretty to look at.
These gorgeous berries are delicious and nutritious!
The best part about blueberries is you can eat them frozen.
Or make smoothies.
Or add to your breakfast oatmeal.
They make a simple fruit salad taste great.
Did you know this nutritious fruit is also loaded with antioxidants?
Blueberries have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce your chances of heart disease,
diabetes, and arthritis.
Blueberries are available year-round and can be easily incorporated in your diet.
They’re low in calories as well, and 85% of their composition is water.
7.
Black beans
Black beans are delicious.
Add them to your salads or eat them with tacos.
They amp up the taste of whatever they’re added to!
Another plus is all the nutrients, like folate, magnesium, and iron.
They have soluble fiber, which helps regulate your weight and blood sugar levels.
These delicious beans also have flavonoids, which help fight cancer.
Black beans have triple the omega-3 fats compared to other beans.
If you’re worried about gas, you can always add black beans to your diet slowly, and increase
your intake over time.
8.
Tart Cherries
Tart cherries come with anti-inflammatory properties, and help ease pain.
If you’re suffering from joint pain caused by arthritis or gout, tart cherries can help
relieve you.
If you’re feeling sore after an intense workout, you can eat tart cherries to help
manage the soreness.
Tart cherries are also rich in antioxidants and can boost your immune system.
There is a possibility they can even help reduce your body fat.
The best part I love about tart cherries is that they help bring down your blood cholesterol
levels.
9.
Almonds
Almonds are the most common nut eaten worldwide.
They are popular for a reason!
These delicious nuts are loaded with nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins.
Almonds are a prebiotic food as well, which means they create probiotics when they go
through your intestine.
Probiotics, in turn, aid in digestion and help boost your immune system.
If you have irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, or other such stomach-related issues, almonds
can play a very helpful role in relieving your pain.
You can eat a handful of almonds every day and bring down your cholesterol levels.
Almonds have other vital nutrients as well, like Vitamin E, which is known to reduce your
chances of heart disease.
Eating a quarter-cup of almonds gives you more protein than you would get from an egg.
They are also a great source of magnesium, which helps produce dopamine in your brain.
Dopamine is a mood boosting hormone that prevents depression.
10.
Quinoa
Quinoa has gained widespread popularity thanks to its nutrient rich profile.
It’s a seed rich in protein, which also offers all the nine amino acids your body
needs.
These acids are necessary to keep your muscles, tendons and other organs in good shape.
Considering that your body is incapable of producing or storing amino acids, quinoa is
a good source and a great addition to your diet.
Quinoa is especially necessary if you’re a vegetarian, as meat eaters usually get their
amino acids from animal products.
Along with the amino acids, Quinoa is a great source of magnesium.
People suffering from migraines might find some relief by eating this whole grain food.
11.
Olive oil
Olive oil gives you a great amount of vitamin E, antioxidants, and healthy fats.
All of these nutrients ensure you have beautiful skin, gorgeous hair, and top-class immunity.
The healthy fats present in olive oil ensure you live heart disease-free.
Eating superfoods is great.
With a healthy diet, you’ve solved 50% of your health woes.
But for the remaining 50%, you need exercise.
A well balanced diet must be followed by a healthy exercise regimen.
Here’s how…
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Better yet, watch both, and learn how to become healthier.
Do you eat any of these foods regularly?
Let us know in the comments below!