The Five Best Super Foods to Keep You in Optimum Health

Our diet contributes greatly towards the condition of our health and wellbeing, and it is by now no surprise that junk food is taking its toll on our bodies. With so many different foods out there claiming to be the best "Super Foods", how can you possibly tell which ones to go for?

The Foods We Eat and the Foods We Should Be Eating
Many of us think we have a varied diet, but really we do not. Curries, chips, burgers and pizzas may all sound like a variety of different foods, but generally they all have the same additives, the same false flavors, and the same qualities which help us to gain weight and which destroy our taste buds. We falsely think that healthy food tastes nasty because the junk food has destroyed our taste buds. So, how do we get back to eating food which is great for us and which will help our skin to shine?

Well here are five of the best "Super Foods" around. Some of them may even surprise you!

Soy
Soy is an excellent food which really helps to keep the body healthy. Well known for its ability to lower Cholesterol, reduce the risk of Osteoporosis, as well as lowering the risk of Breast Cancer and Heart Disease. You can find Soy in many different places and it does not just come in the form of "Tofu", it also can be found in nuts and even burgers! Soy burgers are particularly nice and they go well with a wholegrain bun as well as lettuce and tomato.

Bread
Now this one surprises many people as we are constantly told that bread is bad for our bodies. However, the bread that is being talked about here is wholegrain. Wholegrain products are packed full of fiber and that really helps with the digestive system. Most people these days tend to be lacking in fiber from their junk packed diets, so wholegrain bread is definitely a good ‘Super Food’ to stick with. Another benefit includes the fact that it has been known to reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Salad
Sometimes you simply cannot beat a good salad. It may once have only been known as "rabbit food" and at times it was shameful to order it whilst eating out, but these days salads are definitely more popular! However, there are certain salad ingredients which are better for you than others. These include romaine lettuce and leafy greens instead of Iceberg lettuce. This is because Romaine lettuce and leafy greens are packed full of folic acid which is especially important for pregnant women. Also, adding grated carrot to your salad will not only brighten it up, but it is packed full of anti-oxidants which will really help to keep you looking healthy and youthful. So, by varying the ingredients you put into your salad, you are helping to give the body the best healthy boost that it needs.

Fish
Most fish are full of Omega 3 fatty acids which are extremely good for the health as well as for the hair, skin and nails. Eating plenty of oily fish decreases your chance of heart disease and Breast Cancer, and it is generally better for you when it is poached.

Brown Rice
Brown rice is a lot better for you than white rice, and it is packed full of Vitamins B1 and B3, as well as folic acid. It is well known for releasing glucose into the bloodstream gradually, which prevents low sugar levels and mood swings. It is also a really good food to help beat depression.

So, there are five of the top "Super Foods" which you really should be getting more of. Overall there are hundreds of different foods which are good for us, and the best way to eat healthily is to have a varied diet which is low in junk!

Source: www.carefair.com