More Great Foods You Shouldn't Miss Out On

5. Blueberries

Blueberries receive a lot of press as a superfood and they have a lot of positives. Mainly because they are packed full of antioxidants and phytoflavinoids which are great for detoxing and maintaining a healthy body. They are also extremely high in vitamin C so can help to boost your immune system. Another effect linked to eating blueberries is their ability to work as anti-inflammatory's helping to decrease the risk of heart disease. The recommendation is to try and eat about half a cup a day as a snack or with breakfast/lunch.

6. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are another superfood that can so easily be combined in the diet its hard to avoid them. The best thing about tomatoes are they contain lycopene which is an antioxidant that is rarely found in food so gives tomatoes a big bonus. They also contain high levels of potassium and vitamin C but they are also a great source of fibre. There are studies that have linked tomatoes to their ability to protect the skin against UV rays and in the prevention of cancer.

7. Kale

Kale is fast becoming a superfood for anyone trying to detox or lose weight because of its nutrient value. Kale contains a type of phytonutrient that has been shown to lessen the risk of cancer in particular breast and ovarian cancers. It is very low in calories and is high in fibres and vitamins to make it an alternative to cabbage or spinach in salads. Phytonutrients are though to neutralize cancer-causing substances by causing the liver to produce certain enzymes.

8. Broccoli

Dark green vegetables are one of the best superfoods there are because they are extremely nutrient rich and the phytonutrients in broccoli have been linked to being able to supress the growth of tumours and reduce the risk of cancer risk. Just a single cup of broccoli will provide your daily dose of vitamin C and gives you a large boost of folic acid which is great for pregnant women.

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All of these foods can be added to your diet easily and should be part of your weekly if not daily diet. You can add broccoli and kale to your meals by substituting it for cabbage or salad leaves or add to a smoothie. Same with tomatoes you can add these to any mean in a tomato based sauces, eat them as a snack or add them to salad dishes. Beans are probably the hardest to find a way into the diet but you can buy precooked ones and add to salad or a vegetable chilli/curry. Some of them don't have strong tastes also can be blended into soups as an additional fibre. Quinoa can easily replace foods such as rice or potatoes in your evening meal or add to a salad to increase the nutrition and how full you feel. Blueberries and kiwis are great snacks to eat in mid afternoon or mid morning.