Super foods for a Super You!

Dietvana would like to share nutrient powerhouse foods that make you feel great and energetic every day and of course they are part of a healthy menu.

The foods that we are going to list must be on our supermarket list every week because they have incredible properties to mention a few:

A list of superfoods and how to incorporate superfoods in your daily menu is below::

Avocado ~ use as a healthy alternative instead of butter in your breads
 
 

Wild Blueberries ~ make a blueberry smoothie for breakfast to energize your morning

 Berries ~ make a great snack

 Garlic ~ use garlic to flavor your meals and dressings made at home

 Olives and Olive Oil ~ olives are great for savory snacks

 Broccoli ~ broccoli is a great side dish for dinner

 Cauliflower ~ cauliflower rice is a great substitute for rice to help with weight loss and assist in lowering blood glucose.

 Dark Chocolate ~ eat dark chocolate when your body asks for something sweet and accompany it with some fresh strawberries

 Asparagus ~ excellent side dish to accompany grilled protein or fish

 Kale, Spinach ~ have a very nutritious salad with these ingredients

 Yogurt and Kefir ~ try to make your own yogurt or kefir at home to strengthen the immune system. Add chia seeds and fruit to make it a super breakfast
 
 

Lime, lemon or citrus fruits ~ add orange, kiwi or grapefruit to your breakfast. Alternatively, drink lemonade made with stevia at noon or make a healthy homemade dressing with olive oil, spices and garlic for your salads.

 Sweet Potatoes ~ excellent complex carbohydrate you can eat it at lunch or dinner in recommended amounts

 Bell pepper ~ excellent low carb side dish, roasted peppers are very delicious

 Beans ~ mix beans in your salad, as a plant based protein

 Pineapple ~ delicious snack option with many anti-inflammatory properties

 Salmon ~ include salmon twice a week to increase your intake of Omega 3,6

 Nuts ~ preferably unsalted as snacks or you can have nut butter in the morning instead of animal fat. Add nuts to your salads to get the energy going

 Beet ~ rich in folate helps the proper functioning of the brain, strengthens bones, helps growth, have to include them in meals such as salads or bowls

 Flax and Chia Seeds ~ are powerful seeds packed with antioxidants, omega 3, minerals and fiber add them to your yogurt or kefir to strengthen your immune system

Tip:
 
 

You can make flaxseed or chia seed water to reduce inflammation. In a glass of water of approximately 240 milliliters 8 ounces place 1 teaspoon of flaxseed or chia and stir. Wait for it to soak for 6-12 hours so that it forms a gel. When 6-12 hours have passed use a strainer (separate the water from the seeds) to only drink the water with the gel from the seeds and then consume.