Super Food Facts

 The term 'Super Food' is starting to be everywhere! There are list and suggestions on what the best foods or the 'super' foods are. Yes, they are good for us to eat, but why? What makes a ' Super Food' a 'Super Food'? I did some research on several of the popular super foods to find out exactly why they are called ' Super Foods' !

Kale
Kale is a super popular veggie right now. People are putting it on everything! Kale is a low calorie, nutrient-dense power house, rich in antioxidants! Per calorie, Kale contains more protein than beef and more calcium than milk and is better absorbed by the body. A single serving of Kale (About a cup's worth) provides the body with 5% of the daily recommended intake of fiber, 2 grams of protein and is rich in both omega-3 and omega-6. Per serving(Or cup) Kale has 36 calories and 7 carbs.
Some great ways to eat more Kale include, throwing it in a smoothie instead or along with spinach, toss it in with a salad, make a quinoa/kale bowl, or put it in a pesto.

Flax Seeds
Flax seeds aren't as popular as Kale, but they still have so many benefits for your body! These tiny seeds are rich in omega-3, essential oils, calcium and iron.  They also provide important fiber that your body needs. The suggested serving of Flax Seeds per day is about 1-2 tablespoons. This can be added to smoothies, granola, ground Flax seeds can used in baking (Search for recipes that contain ground flax seed or flax seed meal) and you can sprinkle in on yogurt(ground or not)

Blueberries
One of my favorite fruits, blueberries are full of healthy goodness! Blueberries are low in fat and contain about 80 calories per cup. They are also full of fiber and packed with vitamin C. Also, they are a great source of magnesium which promotes bone development. I am sure you don't need a lot of help getting blueberries in to your diet but they are great in smoothies, yogurt, baked in crumbles, cakes, muffins and pies, and of course they are lovely on their own!

Avocados
Avocados aren't just delicious! 75% of the fats in Avocados are unsaturated fats(the good fats) which makes them a great substitute for the foods that are high in saturated fats. A medium sized Avocado has 50 calories and 20 vitamins and minerals. Also, they have the highest protein content of any fruit. I like to make guacamole with my Avocados, use them as a topping for salads, tacos and quinoa. Also, many people add them to smoothies.

Dark Chocolate
Chocolate can be beneficial to your body if you have dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is rich in Iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, caffeine, omega-3, and selenium. Consuming dark chocolate can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Eating Dark chocolate can help you feel fuller longer, keeping you from over eating. Dark chocolate produces a stress-busting endorphins in the brain. So you don't have to feel guilty about eating dark chocolate, whether you eat it on it's own, in a smoothie, cake, cookies or granola!

Almonds
Almonds aren't just a good snack, but great for your health as well! They can help maintain brain health and healthy cholesterol, strengthen the immune system, improve skin health and complexion,  and regulate blood pressure. Almonds will provide you with protein, important dietary fiber, vitamin E, as well as several necessary minerals. You can add almonds to smoothies, granola, cereals, on top of yogurt, ground almond or almond flour can be used in cakes, cookies, breads and so much more! I have several recipes here on my blog that use almond flour, so you can check those out!

Well, those are just a few of the popular 'Super Foods'! I hope you have enjoyed this post and that it can help you become a healthier person! Please share with a friend!

Keep Healthy and SAFE!
H.Banana