My family are trying to get a healthier lifestyle, not easy I know. But having recently had words like Pre-Diabetes and Under Active Thyroid being mentioned by the doctor I know it's really time to move and not just talk about it. We have been researching super foods to try make some sense of their qualities. This list is our Top 10. What do you think? Agree? or are there better things we should be looking for? We are just an average UK family without ££££'s to burn so have tried to keep our list realistic.
10. Honey and Bee Pollen. Contains 5 to 7 times more protein than beef, helps with inflammation and is a natural sugar.
9. Cacao Nut. 100% cacao nibs or powder. Contains antioxidants, iron and magnesium.
8. Sea Plants. Spirulina algae which can be bought in pill/powder form and can be added to smoothies to add extra protein and vitamins. Nori seaweed which helps with weight loss and cellulite. Packed with nutrients.
7. Berries. Blueberries, blackberries and cranberries. All contain antioxidants, fibre and essential fatty acids. Goji berries are great too as they contains 500 times more vitamin C than an orange.
6. Coconut (the drupe). The water contains electrolytes which help the body get energy to different cells. Really good for athletes. The oil is a high quality fat which can be used in replacement for butter/margarine and is great for cooking with.
5. Avocado. Contains essential fatty acids, minerals vitamins and fibre. It's filling and does not contain many calories.
4. Beans. Kidney, pento and black. Good sources of fiber, vitamins and proteins.
3. Nuts and seeds. Hemp and Flack. All contain essential fatty acids, protein, balanced fats and are filling.
2. Herbal Tea. Black, green or variety. Containing antioxidants which helps slow down the aging process. Teas are known to be better than coffee which dehydrates the body.
1. Leafy Green Veg. Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Asparagus, Broccoli. Kale is the most nutritional dense food with more iron than beef with anti-inflammatory effects. It helps regulate blood pressure, helps the immune system, circulation and the glycaemic index regulation. It is good for diabetics.