Tuesday, March 10, 2015

5 Budget Super-foods You Must Add To Your Grocery List


In reality, there are a few superfoods that are not only inexpensive but offer equal goodness to your health. We bring you some options that should henceforth feature in your grocery list. Read on:

Oats:
Oatmeal has an array of health benefits. They are packed with essential minerals like zinc, magnesium and iron. Their unique antioxidant, flavanoids, helps lower cholesterol. And the real power lies in its fibre known as beta-glucan and is also one of the top sources of soluble-fibre. Including oats in diet also cuts down disease-causing inflammation in the body.

Blueberries:
Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, including vitamin C and polyphenols. It is also a brilliant source of vitamin K and manganese, and helps in keeping your heart healthy and bones healthy. Yes, they can be expensive during off season but buy them when the season is right.

Pomegranate: 
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants as well as phytochemicals. Not only that, it is counted among the nutrient-dense foods. It comes packed with the polyphenols, tannins and other antioxidant benefits that protect the heart.

Purple cabbage:
Darker the cabbage, the better it is! Purple cabbage provides carbohydrates and dietary fibre, the plus being that it offers all this in fewer calories. The biggest reason to eat this vegetable is for its vitamin and mineral content. It is believed that a single serving of raw purple cabbage offers vitamin A, vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals like folate and vitamin K, calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Sweet potatoes: 
This is a star vegetable. It has a very high concentration of beta carotene, which is a healthy antioxidant. It not only keeps the body healthy but also provides skin-targeted nutrient. It contains iron, magnesium and other important vitamins and minerals that are important for a healthy living.

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