The Best Superfoods in the World

Fight many deadly diseases and improve your overall health and appearance with this list of the best superfoods in the world.

One of the best things you can do for your health and wellness is simply add more superfoods into your diet. The popular category of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and more seems to grow all the time. There is no doubt the term may get thrown around too often and has not clearly been defined, but that does not mean you should ignore this powerful class of foods.

From our perspective, it means those natural foods that provide a large assortment of essential nutrients. Make this the year that you pick a few of your favorite superfoods and find creative ways to make them a part of your life. To that end, there are many superfoods that you can choose with a growing list of proven benefits, so we put together a list of some of our favorites.

Avocado

Most people would probably admit they think of guacamole when you mention avocados and often don’t realize that they are very healthy by themselves. They are very nutrient-rich. A typical serving size of about 1/5 of an average size avocado has only 50 calories and nearly 20 different minerals and vitamins. According to AvocadoCentral.com, avocado is a great source of protein, carbohydrates, potassium, Vitamin C, Beta-sitosterol, Fiber, Folate and many more essential nutrients.

The best part is there are many delicious ways to add avocados to your diet. Obviously, homemade guacamole is fantastic. Sliced avocado is a great addition to salads and sandwiches. You could even add it to a smoothie or shake if you’re feeling adventurous.

Garlic

Let’s be honest. Most people have some association of garlic with bad breath. We can all remember a dish that had tons of garlic and certainly can remember a time we knew someone close to us had eaten a bit too much garlic. Science shows that eating garlic regularly has tons of benefits for your health, so it’s definitely worth adding into your diet more often even if you have not always been crazy about the smell.

A recent study shows that garlic is rich in antioxidants and helps your body naturally fight off free radicals. Free radicals are now linked to many of the worst diseases in the world, including diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, cancer and more. They have the ability to breakdown healthy cells and natural sources of antioxidants are the best way to combat the harmful impact of free radicals.

Garlic is also rich in many Vitamins and minerals with few calories per serving. It’s another great way to add more essential nutrients into your diet by simply seasoning your favorite meals with some garlic.

Blueberries

Count us among those that would eat fresh blueberries all day if they could. Not only are they incredible for you, but they are sweet, juicy, and invigorating. Just a few blueberries will usually appease an empty stomach for a while and there always seems to be room for a few fresh blueberries after a big meal. There are countless reasons to keep fresh blueberries in your refrigerator more often this year.

Blueberries may actually have the highest antioxidant concentration of any superfood and they are rich in many other vitamins and minerals. Most of the beneficial properties are attributed to a group of antioxidants called flavonoids.

There are many other proven health benefits from regular consumption of blueberries. Studies show that you will improve your heart health, reduce the risk of cancer, fight UTIs and boost brain health with the powerful combination of nutrients in every blueberry.

Ginger

In America, Ginger is probably best known for how often you see it served with sushi. It provides a special flavor and texture to many Asian recipes, but it also has many benefits from the unique combination of essential nutrients.

Ginger has been proven to ease many stomach problems and can even cure nausea. There have even been tests to show that ginger is more effective than Dramamine for seasickness. It also has a high concentration of antioxidants and has proven anti-inflammatory properties.

Pomegranates

The benefits of pomegranates and their juice have become a hot topic over the past few years. They have never been more popular commercially, and a few juice companies have become very large businesses by focusing all their marketing energy into the powerful fruit.

While they are not a miracle cure for everything that ails you, they do have an impressive list of proven benefits for your health and appearance. In the comprehensive book, “ Pomegranates: Ancient Roots to Moden Medicine,” the diverse list of proven medicinal uses is covered in depth. They include a complete breakdown of the many different antioxidants in every pomegranate along with its ability to fight cardiovascular disease and strokes. The book also devotes an entire chapter to the studies that investigate the anticancer potential of pomegranate, and covers a study that showed the potential to lower risk for and possibly prevent prostate cancer.

Let’s not forget that pomegranate is one of the sweetest and tastiest fruits on the planet. It is amazing by itself, juiced or added to a salad or homemade guacamole (two superfoods in one!).

Turmeric

Turmeric is a yellow spice that is considered sacred in India and other countries. For many centuries, they have used it on a daily basis in many meals. Most Indians report consuming 2 grams or more of turmeric per day. Over the past few decades, it has become popular in the United States and Japan for its health benefits and unique taste.

The sacred spice has quietly become one of the most studied plant or spice in academia and the scientific community. There have been thousands of studies into the medicinal properties of turmeric and curcumine, which is one of the main components. They range from the potential to relieve inflammation to the ability to correct cystic fibrosis defects.

A recent article actually found studies that proved that turmeric was more effective than 14 popular prescription drugs. The impressive list included antidepressants, cholesterol lowering drugs, blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Needless to say, you won’t find any of the major drug companies that produce these drugs jumping on the turmeric trend, but the evidence says that you should find ways to include in your life.

Moringa Leaf Powder

The Moringa tree and its many great by-products, like the leaves, seeds, bark and roots, are growing in popularity among health food junkies around the world. Moringa is popular for its health benefits and its many perks for your appearance. You will find it in many high-end cosmetics, like soaps, shampoos and conditioners for the amazing way that it nourishes, promotes and protects healthy skin and hair.

When it comes to adding moringa into your diet, one of the best ways to enjoy the most benefits is with pure moringa leaf powder. When the leaves are dried and ground up, they produce a wonderful leaf powder that can be added to just about any meal, salad, soup, shake, smoothie, and juice to give it a nutritious boost.

Moringa Leaf Powder has a more diverse combination of nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins and amino acids than any other plant in the world. This has given it a place among the most studied plants as well. It has been shown to provide a natural boost of energy, promote healthy digestion, provide relieve for inflammation, and even fight the development of high cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer.