“Superfoods” are not a miracle cure. However, regularly putting them in your recipes in addition to eating well can help you stay healthy.
The term “superfood” refers to foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre or antioxidants. Examples include açaí berries, goji berries or locally-grown blueberries. However, you should be wary of dishonest commercial practices. Some “superfoods” are expensive even though they’re not better for you than other foods. An example of an inexpensive superfood is blueberries, which are grown in Quebec. Fresh or frozen, they’re always tasty!
For a healthy lifestyle, your diet should include:
In short: It takes more than consuming a “superfood” once in a while to get healthy. Regularly eating ingredients that are good for you like the ones described above is the best way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Turnip greens, kale, spinach, cabbage, chard, mustard greens, rapini, arugula, romaine lettuce, dandelion greens… and “superfoods”! What sets them apart? In addition to antioxidants, they also contain minerals, calcium, iron, vitamins (A, C and K), and folic acid. They’re also rich in fibre. And the best part: you can eat them raw or cooked. Don’t hesitate to add them at will in your recipes.
Nothing starts the day off right like a bowl of yogurt and red berries! Full of fibre and antioxidants, berries are great on salads, cereals and even stews. They’re also delicious on their own. To enjoy them year-round, you can freeze them at the end of the season or purchase them in-store in the frozen aisle.
Here are some examples of berries:
Greek yogurt is a healthy choice for many reasons:
Enjoy Greek yogurt regularly! Here are few ways how:
Turkey has a lot going for it: it’s nutritious, low in fat, affordable and versatile. And yet, many of us only eat this meat at Thanksgiving.
A whole turkey can be a bit tricky to cook every day, so get cuts of it instead! You can purchase breasts or cutlets for instance. Without the skin, it’s a lean source of protein. Moreover, it contains lots of vitamins and nutrients (niacin, selenium, vitamins B6 and B12, zinc). You’ll want to put it on the menu more often!
We all know that we should eat less meat. Beans and lentils are a great alternative to animal protein. Rich in fibre and iron, these veggies are nutritious and tasty. They’re also extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes. Eat chickpeas, red beans, or black-eyed peas every week! Your entire family will love your hummus or chili!
Who doesn’t love chocolate? White, dark, milk or hazelnut: there’s a flavour for every taste. But when it comes to nutrients, not all chocolates are created equal. Milk chocolate and white chocolate generally contain a lot of sugar. On the other hand, cocoa powder and dark chocolate have a lot of health benefits. Dark chocolate contains polyphenols that can help reduce hypertension. You might be taken aback by its taste at first, but you’ll soon love it. In brief, whatever chocolate you choose, it’s important to only eat a little (fewer than 100 calories) and pick chocolate that contains as little sugar as possible.
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