One question I always ask myself is, what are the best foods I should be eating to get the most nutritional value. As most of you know, I make a smoothie in the mornings for my breakfast. The smoothie consists of my favorite fruits; kiwi, banana, strawberries, and blueberries. I also include liquid egg whites for protein, 100% pomegranate juice, and some non-fat yogurt. Lately, I have been adding Chia seeds, to squeeze in as much daily nutrition as possible in one drink.
After doing some research, I have gathered a list of 5 superfoods I thought were "different"! Do with it what you well...I'm planning on experimenting with these and including them in my diet.
- Coffee!!!- Probably thee BEST super food I found. A cup of coffee only has 2 calories...not bad. Not only is it low in calories, it also consists of caffeine, which increases your mental and physical stimulation. Drink this before a big meeting, or presentation.
- Hemp Seeds- Full of Iron, Omega-3, Protein, and much more. You can blend them in with your smoothies for breakfast, or spread them over top of your salad.
- Chia Seeds- Dr. Oz has named this one of the top foods for women. Chia seeds are full of Fiber, Protein, and Omega-3. There are so many ways to eat these, I put them in my breakfast smoothies, or you can add them to yogurt, salads, and soups. I bought a small bag of Chia seeds at Trader Joes the other day, and it was quit expensive...if I remember correctly, $5.99 for a small bag. But if I can get healthy in the most natural way possible, it's worth it. If you check Amazon, you might be able to find them in bigger bags at a better cost.
- Pumpkin- This one is a little weird...and probably not really thought of by many people. But after reading some of it's nutritional value, pumpkin is an extremely valuable fruit. It's high in fiber, vitamins C and E, and magnesium. Basically, it is full of disease fighting nutrients, and can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer!
- Quinoa- Did someone say they needed more Protein in their diet? Eat some Quinoa! These "puffy ball thingys", as my boyfriend calls them, are loaded with protein.
Hope you found this blog helpful! If anyone has any recipes to share, I'm open to ideas :)
Cheers to Being Fit N Gorgeous
