“Eat healthy, eat healthy and eat healthy….” this new-age mantra is being driven into our heads! Be it the in the form of news media such as the newspapers, Television, radio or the various magazine’s and the internet, this mantra seems to be just about everywhere! So what does ‘eating healthy’ exactly mean? Eating healthy doesn’t mean dieting or going vegan all of a sudden! It means eating in proportion to the body’s actual needs. This is where the addition of Super Foods into your diet comes into the picture, rather than dieting wherein you are regulating your food intake or simply reducing it.
Super Foods are actually foods that contain unusually high level of nutrients, as compared to other foods. These nutrition packed super foods if included in your daily diet can help you achieve amazing health benefits, ranging from improving your body’s immunity, protection against heart diseases to increasing your energy and reducing your cholesterol levels. Now imagine these ‘super foods’ being sold by your local bhajiwallah! Super, right?
Following is a list of some of the most commonly found super foods:
Apples:
Apples have long been a favorite fruit of people world over. Renowned for its simple sugars and powerful anti oxidants, the old adage of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is now bolstered by the fact that it contains high levels of fiber (4-5 gms per apple). To further strengthen its case as a super food, the apple skin alone contains 5 times more polyphenols (a type of anti-oxidant) than the entire apple!
How to include in your diet: Apples fortunately are fruits that can be munched upon anytime of the day, especially in the mornings as they increase your energy levels and keep you fresh for a long period of time.
Avocado:
Avocado or ‘Makhanphal’, as it is known in Hindi is packed with anti-oxidants, fiber, good fats (monounsaturated fat, which blocks the absorption of bad fats by the body). It also contains high levels of potassium, vitamins and lutein which is good for the eye-sight. Avocado is truly a super food as it protects you against stress, heart problems and reduces your cholesterol levels while giving you a clear complexion. It is also widely acknowledged to increase your libido!
How to include in your diet: Avocado chutney is a tasty yet super healthy option to include in your diet!
Lentils
Lentils or the very popular and favorite ‘Dal’ are the most easily available and widely consumed super food in India. While the various Dal’s that we consume have become a part of our staple diet, very little is known about the amazing health benefits that we derive from it. For starters, lentils is an iron rich food source which helps in preventing Anemia, it is also high in protein content. Lentil is especially helpful for women as it helps in reducing hot flashes caused by menopause and in fetal development for pregnant women.
How to include in your diet: Remember your favorite, Dal Chawal? Have it atleast four times a week either in lunch or dinner! Or you could also try the other varieties such as the Urad Dal, Kali Masoor ki Dal,Tur DaL, Moong Dal etc. To read more about Super foods for a super healthy you
Source by Medimanage
