What Are Superfoods? The Lowdown

4. Fish

Oily fish like salmon and tuna are a great superfood. Providing a wide range of health benefits thanks to its concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, oily fish definitely makes our list of the top 8 superfoods. Known to help maintain normal heart function, you can introduce omega-3 into your diet through the use of omega-3 supplements – such as our Dr Formulated Advanced Omega-3 Softgels – or as cod liver oil. Omega-3 is also beneficial in supporting concentration and brain function, as well as supporting eye and brain health.

5. Maca Root

You may not have heard of the maca root plant, but it’s certainly growing in popularity! Also known as Peruvian ginseng, maca root is a superfood that contains an array of essential vitamins and minerals, whilst also being low in fat. Often used as a superfood powder, our Garden of Life mykind Organics Herbal Maca Root Powder can be added to your oats or smoothies for an extra nutritional boost.

6. Leafy Greens

Spinach and kale are the OGs in the world of superfoods, along with broccoli and cabbage. Loaded with essential nutrients and fibre, you’ll often find these dark leafy greens at the top of any superfood list.

Providing vitamins A, C, and K, plus a whole host of other nutrients and minerals, green superfoods are perfect for adding to your daily diet – whether they’re eaten raw in salads, blended into a superfood smoothie or added as a green superfood powder.

Mix a superfood powder, like our Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Powder, into juices, smoothies or water for a quick and easy way to get all the goodness from this green superfood.

7. Whole Grains

Did you know that there are over 20 different kinds of whole grains? These include oats, barley, wheat, quinoa and brown rice, as well as whole grain foods that are high in iron, fibre and B vitamins.

Whole grains are a superfood as they are known to support a healthy heart, potentially reducing the risk of heart disease as a result. Get inspired with these five delicious protein overnight oat recipes to introduce more whole grains into your diet.

Recipes

5 Delicious Protein Overnight Oats Recipes

2021-10-11 10:24:06 • By Garden of Life

8. Chia Seeds

Another relatively new addition to our list of superfoods is chia seeds. Although tiny in size, these small seeds are packed with a huge variety of nutrients. From essential antioxidants to providing one of the best sources of fibre, there are so many positive health benefits to eating chia seeds.

9. Legumes

Legumes as a category covers a wide range of superfoods, including chickpeas, soybeans, lentils, peas and beans. They are often used as a great meat replacement for vegetarians and vegans as they provide high levels of plant-based protein, as well as fibre. Try adding more pea protein from legumes into your diet using a superfood powder like our Sport Plant-Based Protein, available in a tasty chocolate or vanilla flavour.

10. Nuts & Seeds

Last but not least, nuts and seeds are a superfood you don’t want to miss out on. Nuts will get their superfood status from the good fats and protein they contain, along with the vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidant content they can add to your diet. Almonds are one of the most versatile superfoods as you can add these fibre-filled nuts to salads, curries and other meals, as well as to healthy sweet treats and baked goods or eat them raw.

Seeds are also worthy of superfood status. From sunflower seeds to flax seeds, these small superfoods naturally contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, fibre and protein too. They also contain plenty of healthy fats.

Superfoods 

Our list of superfoods is not exhaustive, as there are plenty more foods out there that provide extra nutritional value and health benefits. One of the best ways to incorporate some of the listed superfoods into your diet is by blending them into smoothies and juices, especially berries, chia seeds, leafy greens, turmeric and maca root.  

For more inspiration, discover the best protein smoothie recipes from Garden of Life below:

Recipes

Our Best Protein Fruit Smoothie Recipes

2020-03-10 16:26:53 • By Garden of Life