16 Jul How to combine superfoods for a super-diet?
Superfoods stand out from the rest foods due to their beneficial and high nutritional content. They usually have high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. At the same time, they may also contain healthy fats, fiber and high-quality protein.
All of that is what they contain. However, they are also “super” by what they don’t have. They don’t contain added sugars, synthetic fats and additives such as colorants and artificial flavorings. No processed food can be considered as a “superfood”. Thus, all of them maintain their natural state. In this way, they are also considered whole and fresh foods.
Once seated the bases of superfoods, to carry a super-diet in our everyday life, they can be combined so that all add up to create a great synergy. Some combinations can be even healthier than the single superfood itself.
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Chocolate and apple
The apples are commonly related to the prevention of heart diseases and a high content of antioxidants. At the same time, dark chocolate, which is also rich in antioxidants, strengthens the heart health.
A study suggests that higher levels of chocolate consumption were related to a reduction of 37% in cardiovascular diseases and a 29% reduction in strokes compared with the lowest levels.
But don’t forget to choose an organic apple, free of pesticides and other chemicals. As far as for chocolate, while most similar is the cocoa to their natural raw state, the higher the nutritional value is. Ideally, eat raw chocolate or cocoa. In general, the darker the chocolate is, the better, because it contains more raw cocoa.
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Chia seeds and yogurt
Chia is a seed that has very good properties beneficial to health. In recent times, it has increased its consumption and it has been included in diets to lose weight, in addition to being a natural source of omega-3, contains antioxidants, A, B, D, and E vitamins, calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium.
Chia seeds have a diverse range of ways of eating it, but a simple and complete way is to include it in yogurt along with some fruits of your choice.
When chia seeds are in contact with liquids, they expand and increase 5 times their size, so when they enter into your body, they give a satiety and fullness feeling. For this reason, this combination is perfect for you if you want to lose weight.
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Quinoa and vegetables
Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal used in gastronomy as rice: once cooked, it is ideal for salads or to accompany with other hot ingredients. Its properties are diverse: used to lose weight, control blood cholesterol levels, it is antioxidant and excellent for athletes, among others.
What are the benefits of joining it with vegetables? Along with the benefits of quinoa, vegetables provide us with vitamins and specific minerals, provide our body more water, they are an almost exclusive source of vitamin C and they don’t have any fat.
Do you know what FAO says about quinoa?
“Quinoa is the only plant food that contains all the essential amino acids, trace elements and vitamins and contains no gluten.”
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