11 Superfoods that Will Boost Your Immune System
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One amazing way to do this is by eating superfoods. The importance of superfoods today are essential to our well being and pockets, saving us hundreds of dollars at the Doctor's office or emergency room. Superfoods are called 'super' because they can literally saves lives. Just another way Mother Nature looks out for her babies.
This is a list of 11 superfoods that are sure to boost your life force, overall energy, and immune system!
1. Lentils
Lentils are a great source of protein and come in colorful varieties, some are black (usually referred to as beluga lentils), and others are green, and there's a type of lentil that comes from the Le Puy region of France called Puy lentils that are grown from volcanic soil. Excellent food source for pregnant women and those who want to lose weight. Because they are so rich in carbohydrates, eating lentils will boost your metabolism, help your burn body fat and those juicy fibers helps lower your cholesterol!
2. Apples
It's all in the skin with this superfood. That's right, eating the skin of apples are essential if you want to enjoy the full benefits that comes with it because they are a power source of antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids, and full of fibers and potassium.
3. Brown Rice
Throw out your white rice and start eating brown! This superfood has been gaining in popularity and now we know why. Brown rice is filled with manganese, a mineral responsible for bone health and connective tissues and even needed for sex hormones. A source of fiber that can help women avoid gallstones. Provides protection from breast cancer, lowers high blood pressure, relieves headaches, and reduces the intensity of asthma and heart disease!
4. Blackberries
The mightiest of all the berries! This superfood is jam packed with vitamins which include vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, E, K, and folate. Mineral enriched too, with calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium and phosphorous. They are a source for amino acids and dietary fibers. The antioxidants provides your body protection fighting harmful pathogens and boosts immunity if eaten regularly. Also helps your digestion, heart health, and fights cancer!
5. Avocados
This superfood is an excellent source of nutrients, filled with vitamins like vitamin K, C, B5, E, B6, and folate. Loaded with more potassium than a banana, Avocados are a great heart healthy foods that cuts down fatty acids. Also contains fiber and can lower your cholesterol level! They too can prevent cancer, and better your eyesight because of the antioxidants found in them.
6. Spinach
An awesome defense against cancer and inflammatory diseases by protecting your body on the cellular level, stopping cancer cells in their tracks! A vital source of vitamin K that promotes bone health and necessary in treating blood clots. A great way to alleviate headaches and even helps your insomnia! Meaning you can spend more time asleep and wake up feeling energized.
7. Blueberries
Filled with antioxidants, Blueberries are a great source of nutrients because they are enriched with potassium and vitamin C! Super anti-flamatory and cancer resistance and incredibly delicious.
8. Carrots
Here's something that causes your skin to glow! and that's not all, it a great preventer of cancer, improves eyesight because carrots are packed with vitamin A! Cleans your teeth and gum and increases saliva production that fights against plague buildup. Really good for your heart, because carrots prevents cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death according to the CDC. It also helps your body get rid of toxins!
9. Pineapples
A great source of vitamin C, that protects of your DNA molecules and other vitals cells in your body from free radials. Also produces collagen and increases iron absorption. Also filled with the manganese and other powerful nutrients like vitamins B1 and B6, copper, fiber, and folic and pantothenic acid (good for energy production and fat metabolism).
10. Oranges
This superfood helps lower high blood pressure and reduce your cholesterol all while fighting cancer! They contain vitamins C and A, potassium, antioxidants, calcium, fiber, and magnesium.
11. Green Tea
Green tea helps your body fight cancer and is another way to lose weight healthier. It also lowers your cholesterol and is filled with antioxidants that helps prevent illnesses like dementia and alzheimer's.
Some other superfoods include coconut oil, black tea, bananas, black beans, spirulina, watercress, bok choy, soy milk, brazil nuts, Brussel sprouts, barley, prunes, kale, strawberries and so much more.
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