Fiver Superfoods You Should Eat More Often

Adding more superfoods to your diet is a great way to stay healthy.

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I know there has always been a debate about what constitutes a ‘superfood’, but for the intents and purposes of this article, superfoods are just antioxidant rich foods that will help keep your health up, if you can manage to indulge in them.

I know this may be hard for many moms with kids, but if you have the time, there are plenty of recipes out there to make superfoods more palatable to your family. If you can include a superfood in a few of your dinners per week, it will absolutely be a step in the right direction when it comes to the health of your loved ones.

These five foods should be relatively easy to include.

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Avocados– Since they are full of fiber, potassium, and monounsaturated fats, avocados work well with a lot of things. The best way to include them into a meal is as an appetizer before dinner, because who doesn’t love a good guacamole dip?

Garlic and Ginger– Garlic and ginger obviously offer a lot of flavor, but they also have health benefits, since garlic can help boost the immune system, and ginger calms upset stomache.

Chia seeds– Since they are so tiny and relatively mild, chia seeds can be added to anything, from cereal, to smoothies, and even cookies. They are packed with protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids to boot.

Kiwi– Kiwis are loaded with vitamin C, and if you can get past the hairy skin, they are absolutely delicious. Consider slicing them up as a snack for your kids.

Dark Chocolate– Even though it may seem strange that something so delicious could be good for you, but dark chocolate is full of antioxidants, fiber, and important minerals. Obviously you shouldn’t gorge yourself on it, but a little sweet treat now and then can actually be good for your health.

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Published by karenmsutton

HSS Orthopaedic surgeon in sports medicine | Mother of 4 amazing children | Team physician for USA Women's Lacrosse | ACL injury expert

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