Superfoods: What’s In Your Diet?

Superfood. You may have heard of this term several times. And no, it’s not a lame comic book character.

According to Merriam-Webster, a superfood is a food that is rich in compounds considered beneficial to a person’s health. Basically, it’s the healthiest of healthy foods.

And I know that may sound daunting, but you may be surprised to find that many superfoods are probably already in your diet, and if they aren’t, they can easily be added into everyday meals (sometimes even tastelessly!)

Now, let’s get into my favourite 5 superfoods, their benefits, and how you can put them into your diet.

#5: Kefir

You may not have heard of this one. Or maybe you have. Who knows? Anyway, kefir is basically just fermented milk. To me, it tastes a lot like a stronger version of drinkable yogurt. You can find it in lots of different flavours at your local supermarket, and it tastes great. The best part is that it’s great for you too! Kefir provides your body with vitamins A, D, C, and B. It’s also filled with calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and essential fatty acids.

#4: Blueberries

Of course you’ve heard of this one.  Blueberries are great tasting on their own, in smoothies, or in desserts. They’re a well rounded fruit (literally), since they have awesome health benefits as well. Blueberries contain fibre, potassium, and loads of vitamin C.

#3: Quinoa

Quinoa (in my opinion) tastes great. It’s wheat free, and you can put it in so many things. Parfaits, salads, a substitute for rice… the possibilities are huge! Quinoa is extremely protein rich, has lots of fibre, and contains iron.

#2: Spinach

Can I just start this off by saying how great spinach is? It’s versatile, healthy, and if implemented properly, can taste really good. What’s not to love? Spinach goes well in smoothies and basically any lunch/dinner dish if you just believe. Because of spinach’s light taste, I’ve even heard of people sneakily planting it in baked goods, such as these baked brownies. Spinach is low in fat and cholesterol. It’s also high in protein, fibre, calcium, and iron. Spinach also includes vitamins A, C, E, and K!

#1: Almonds

Last, but not least. One of the reasons almonds are my #1 superfood is because of how versatile it is, like spinach. You can literally grind them up and put them anywhere. Almonds can be easily added into desserts, salads, casseroles, and more! Did you know that almonds are the richest source of calcium out of all the nuts? Almonds also provide vitamin E and protein. What’s not to love?

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