I was looking for healthy foods and found a video on the top 10 healthiest foods by WatchModo.com. It's a great list. They picked the 10 essential superfoods that improve a person's health and well-being. Their focus was on easily accessible and solid foods.
Here is the list:
10. Avocado
According to Watchmodo, avocado is so good for you that it actually makes other superfoods better for you. They admonished you to not be afraid of its high fat content. It's what makes avocado creamy, delicious and incredibly nutritious. Besides it's good fat.
9. Kale
Kale is the leafy green that packs the biggest punch according to the video. In fact, a cup of kale can actually surpass a cup of milk in calcium content. Kale can fight cancer and repair the DNA in damaged cells.
8. Sweet Potatoes
Watchmodo says that the sweet potato trumps the carrot in betacarotein. It has a lot of health benefits in one simple to cook, easy to eat package. The sweet potato also raises blood levels of vitamin A, which is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and eyesight.
7. Blueberries
Blueberries are jammed packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber. Additionally, they might actually improve memory and slow down or postpone cognitive disorders associated with aging
The blueberry is relatively low in sugar and cheaper than the goji berry.
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6. Almonds
Next on the list are almonds, which are delicious and versatile. Watchmodo states that the high fat content almonds can satiate your cravings while simultaneously improving your overall health. Finally, almonds are a great source of vitamin E and can help improve overall cardiovascular health.
5. Apples
Apples are one of Watchmodo's superfoods. Apples are a good source of vitamin C and soluble fiber. They can improve blood glucose and cholesterol levels and have antioxidant properties and powerful health benefits.
4. Salmon
Also on the list of superfoods is salmon, which is rich in vitamin B12 and vitamin D and has one of the highest concentrations of omega 3 fatty acids. Salmon can help improve cardiovascular functions. It is also the ultimate brain food.
3. Oats
Whole grain outs are a great source of soluble fiber, according to the video, and can significantly lower cholesterol. Oats are also good for helping to prevent heart disease, some types of breast cancer and colon cancer.
2. Garlic
Garlic can improve a meal just as it improves your health, says Watchmodo. It has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic also boosts your immune system, helps with metabolic properties and has certain cancer preventive properties.
1. Broccoli
Broccoli tops Watchmodo's list of healthiest superfoods. It helps to detoxify the body's systems, reduces inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
Honorable mentions: beets, lemons, dark chocolate, carrots,
You can watch the video here. Then check out these superfoods and buy them on your next trip to the grocery store.
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