Nananana...super foods!

Super foods are foods that are supposed to be great for us to eat as they are beneficial to us in several ways. For example, they can prevent cancers, lower cholesterol levels and generally improve and maintain health as well as supposedly maintaining a positive mood!

There is no actual definition of a super food but they are full of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. It is important to eat a well-balanced diet as no food alone is able to provide you with all the vitamins and minerals you need.

My favourite thing of all the super foods is just how versatile they are! Blueberries can be eaten as a snack, made into a smoothie or used in main meals such as a blueberry coulis with a steak for example J

List of some super foods:

avocado                  

blueberries, blackberries etc

broccoli, kale and spinach       

tomatoes and beetroot

salmon

oranges and kiwi

beans and lentils

dark chocolate

mango and pomegrante

quinoa and nuts

Avocados

Avocados are one of my favourite superfoods as again they are versatile and are high in omega 3 fatty acids which are the good fats – monounsaturated fat. They are high in protein and low in sugar as well as being full of vitamins and minerals such as fibre, vitamin B, magnesium, iron and potassium. They are also high in antioxidants which are good as these help reduce cell damage.

Avocados are good for your heart because if they reduce blood cholesterol levels then this reduces the risk of heart problems and they also can increase good cholesterol. They can reduce inflammation due to the carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids. The high levels of monounsaturated fats can help regulate blood sugar levels and blood pressure; the antioxidants can help maintain your immune system. 

Avocados are advantageous if you want healthy skin, with Vitamins C and E keeping the skin nourished and the fibre in avocados helps keep digestion on track, maintaining a healthy weight due to less snacking as it keeps you fuller for longer. On the other hand, eating them too often can lead to weight gain as they do contain some bad fats. Once again it is important to eat all foods in moderation and the advantages outweigh the disadvantages and enjoy what you are eating and experiment with food!