If I asked you to name a superfood, you would probably say kale, quinoa, or maybe goji berries. Indeed, these foods have been hailed as “superfoods,” but did you know there are many other, very regular and normally priced foods that you probably have in your home that can work to improve your health?
For a food to be deemed a superfood, it needs to contain a high number of essential vitamins and nutrients that improve your health. Unfortunately, many of the foods labelled as “super” tend to become very expensive and in-demand, making them hard to get.
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Instead, try the following surprising superfoods that you may not have known can go a long way in improving your health.
Surprising superfoods you didn’t know about it
First off, reach for canned items like tuna and salmon. Just because they are in a can doesn’t mean they aren’t good for you. In fact, these canned fishes can be a convenient way to get in your Omega-3s. Additionally, canned beans and legumes are packed with fiber and have a great shelf life, making them a handy food to invest in and have on hand.
Cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat crackers are a good way to get in protein and calcium along with being affordable and tasty. If you aren’t a fan of cottage cheese, goat and ricotta cheese are other great options.
Another trick to get in adequate nutrition is to opt for frozen. Similar to canned foods, frozen ones still pack all the nutrients you need without spoiling quickly.
Furthermore, they allow you to eat certain foods all-year round, even if they aren’t in season: case-in-point, frozen berries and vegetables. Buying the frozen variety ensures you still get all the nutrients found in them all the time. Another great trick is to buy produce when it’s in season and freeze it yourself.
You may be concerned that you don’t get adequate nutrients from frozen vegetables, but this is a common misconception. As long as you don’t overcook them, they are equally as nutritious as the fresh variety.
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Although coconut oil has been deemed a super-oil, nutritionists suggest that olive oil is not only a cheaper variety of oil, but is packed with powerful antioxidants that are beneficial for your health.
Other superfoods include eggs, brown rice, kiwi, corn, nuts, seeds, and any bright colored vegetable.
As you can see, eating superfoods isn’t as hard or expensive as you think it is. Frankly, any “regular” wholesome food you are consuming contains the nutrients you need to stay healthy. The trick is to avoid processed foods at all costs, as those are the foods that can lead to health problems.
