5 superfoods to add to your diet

If you're looking for a way to get more healthy nutrients into your diet, here are five superfoods to consider adding to your meals.

Digestion health

• Asparagus is a good source of fibre, folate and protein, helping promote good digestion and immunity.

Skin benefits

• It has antioxidants, which help protect the skin from sun damage, pollution and the effects of aging.

Bone strength

• The vitamin K in asparagus is excellent for healthy blood clotting and strengthening bones.

Blood sugar help

• For those struggling to manage their blood sugar, asparagus is a rich source of B vitamins that help regulate blood sugar levels.

Fight cancer

• Studies show that asparagus also protects and fights some type of cancers, such as bone, breast, lung, larynx and colon cancers.

Nutrients rich

• Kale is one of the most nutrient-rich foods.
• This member of the cabbage family is jam-packed with essential vitamins — A, K, C and B6, B3 and minerals — potassium, copper, magnesium, calcium, iron and manganese, which are all an important part of your daily diet.

Antioxidant power

• Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants.
• Antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids help protect against various cancers, including stomach cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

Alzheimer’s help

• High in Vitamin K, kale promotes good bone health, decreasing clotting in the circulatory system.
• Vitamin K can also help people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Lessen cholesterol

• Kale can help lower cholesterol, which may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Healthy weight loss

• Kale is rich in dietary fibre and contributes to effective weight loss.
• One cup of kale is only about 36 calories.

Fix a leaky gut

• The gelatin in bone broth is a protection for the lining of the digestive tract.
• It can heal damage to the mucosal lining of the gut.

Fight infection

• It’s true. Chicken soup can help you overcome a respiratory infection.
• It reduces the number of white blood cells that cause cold and flu symptoms.

Reduce joint pain

• The glucosamine in bone broth stimulates collagen growth, repairing painful joints.

Improve your appearance

• The collagen and gelatin in bone broth stimulate hair growth and keep your nails strong.

Sleep soundly

• Bone broth contains amino acid glycine that can have a calming effect, thus improving your slumber.

Go protein! 

• Lentils have the highest level of protein by weight of any plant-based food.

Wholesome goodness, small but mighty

• Did you know that the smaller the seed, the more nutritious?

Decrease liver fat

• Lentils are choline-rich. Choline helps prevent fatty build-up in the liver that reduces its capacity to filter toxins.

Healthy circulation

• Lentils are potassium-rich.
• Potassium works with sodium to keep your heartbeat and blood pressure within normal range.

Reduce fat with easy-to-digest lentils

• Compared to many other beans, lentils are much faster to cook and easier to digest.
• This is why they have been the mainstay of many cultures for centuries.
• They keep the blood sugar level low so fat doesn’t accumulate around your middle.

Fight off the effects of old age

• Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 reduces inflammation and is effective in reducing some of the effects of aging.

Restrict the absorption of calories

• When consumed, chia seeds seem to restrict the absorption of calories by the stomach.
• Try them and see if you lose weight.

Keep your bones strong

• Rich in calcium, a daily intake of two tablespoons of chia seeds will help your bones remain strong.

Antioxidant wonder

• Chia seeds have a good quantity of antioxidants.
• Antioxidants prevent cell damage and arterial clotting as well as being effective in preventing various cancers.

By adding some of these simple, delicious superfoods to your meals, you'll be on your way to improved health.