Here is a list of 25 Superstars:
- Eggs, that much-reviled villain from yesteryears is packed with goodness difficult to find elsewhere
- Yoghurt with live bacteria, an excellent source not only for healthy bacteria but also calcium
- Fat free milk gives you calcium, lets you absorb vitamin D, ward off cancer, relieve back pain, prevent depression
- Salmon – not only delicious but a great source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Good for the skin, heart and weight loss
- Lean beef the best natural source of iron for humans, has vitamin E and a brain-boosting antioxidant
- Beans- an excellent source of calcium, potassium, and magnesium
- Nuts to be heart healthy and keep diabetes at bay among a bunch of other benefits
- Edamame and Tofu-great for your heart
- Oatmeal – versatile and even healthier than you thought
- Flaxseed for Omega 3s
- Olive Oil for great flavor and a host of benefits
- Avocados for MUFAs and many other nutrients
- Broccoli to fight a host of life threatening diseases
- Spinach – really as good as Popeye said
- Tomatoes: Lycopene to fight heart disease and breast cancer
- Sweet potatoes for high quality nutrients
- Garlic to lower blood pressure and risk of a number of cancers and yes; will protect against colds!
- Red peppers for Vitamin C, good immunity and great skin
- Figs for calcium and more potassium than bananas even!
- Blueberries the small source of big benefits
- Asian pears a great source of fiber
- Lychees for heart healthy polyphenols
- Apples to keep that doctor away
- Guavas for Vitamin C and lycopenes
- Dark chocolate – flavonoids and antioxidants
This list of 25 superfoods by Prevention includes a bunch of healthy tips to include them in your diet as well.
