8 Easy Ways To Incorporate Superfoods Into Your Diet
Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods that are particularly beneficial for our health and wellbeing and we should all be making a conscious effort to incorporate them into our diet. Although, superfoods aren’t exactly notorious for being rich in flavour or particularly comforting, therefore sometimes it can be hard to work them into your eating habits. Well, fear not! Here are 8 easy ways to incorporate superfoods into your diet to transform your regular food routines into the healthy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of.
1. Eggs
Although eggs are notoriously high in cholesterol, they are actually a superfood; they contain high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, good fats, and nutrients. This low cal superfood can be prepared in various ways (some healthy not so healthy). Fried eggs and scrambled eggs are super easy ways to incorporate this beneficial food into your diet and are truly delicious. However, the butter and oils these types of eggs are cooked in can reduce their health benefits. Poached, soft boiled or hard boiled eggs are perfect for having on toast for breakfast or in your lunch-time salad. Easy, right?
2. Salmon
You’re probably aware that all fish is super healthy and contains many beneficial oils that aid with skin, hair, and nails. However, the nutrients found in salmon, if eaten consistently, will truly leave you reaping the rewards of this superfood. Salmon aids with boosting the immune system, brain development and nerve, bone and eye function whilst also acting as an anti-inflammatory. Salmon can be great with buttered, slightly-crushed new potatoes and asparagus for a hearty dinner or split into chunks and incorporated into your favourite salad for a lunch-time treat.
3. Spinach
Spinach, and any other dark, leafy green, are great for skin, hair and bone health. It also provides a ton of protein, iron, vitamin, and minerals. This majorly beneficial superfood can be used in almost any dish: the salad in your lunch-time sandwich; stirred into a hearty sweet potato Dahl; your veggie side with any meat or fish dish and even stirred into various soups. This is one of the easiest superfoods to incorporate into any diet.
4. Avocado
Avocado is such a huge health trend right now and there are more and more delicious and creative recipes incorporating avocado than ever before. It is jam-packed full of nutrients and antioxidants such as folic acid, omega 3, magnesium, potassium, lutein, and fibre. Not to mention vitamins A, C, D, E and K. Avocado on toast with a sprinkle of sea salt and chilli flakes; mixed into a salad with any type of fish; made into a great guacamole for taco night and finally, stuffed avocado with spicy beans and feta. The options really are endless.
5. Blueberries
Blueberries are another superfood that is packed full of antioxidants, phytoflavinoids, potassium, and vitamin C and highly recommended by doctors and nutritionists. As well as lowering your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory. Blueberries are a perfect pancake topping; eaten with some yogurt and honey; in amongst a fruit salad; added to porridge and are extra delicious frozen and eaten alone. Not to mention they are packed full of flavour and can be eaten as a snack on the go!
6. Greek Yogurt
Not only is greek yogurt great with blueberries, it’s also a great alternative source of protein as it contains just as much protein as 85 grams of lean meat, ideal for vegetarians and vegans or simply if you don’t fancy any meat. Greek yogurt is perfect with some fruit and honey or added to granola instead of milk.
7. Oats
Due to the fact that oats are 100% wholegrain and contain various vitamins and mineral, this makes them a super hearty superfood. Oats contain fibre and are unique in that they are one of the richest sources of rich beta-glucan, a soluble fibre, that can help to lower cholesterol re-absorption. Oats can create delicious porridge, oat pancakes, and the ever instagrammable overnight oats that will leave you with a full tummy and a smile on your face. Who knew healthy eating tasted so good?!
8. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are great as they are super healthy but also super sweet and flavoursome. They are packed full of disease-preventing, cancer-fighting, and immune-boosting benefits, where can you go wrong? Sweet potatoes can be made into fries, mash, stuffed sweet potatoes, soup, Dahl and even enchiladas, just to name a few. This superfood is one of the most delicious and versatile vegetables out there, so use this to your advantage!
