Top 20 Superfoods To Help You Live A Longer And Healthier Life

11 Broccoli

Broccoli, from time immemorial, has been known to be a staple superfood. It's also popular as the kids’ most hated green veggie. But, broccoli is actually good for you. It has loads of fiber which keeps you full for long and helps in digestion. Broccoli is also rich in Vitamin C and folate, which reduces the risk of stroke, certain cancers and heart disease.

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12 Brown Rice

whole grains are always healthier than refined foods. So is the case with brown rice. Brown rice is full of fiber, which keeps you full for long and helps in digestion. It is also rich in manganese, which is needed for energy production in the body.

13 Brussels Sprouts

These small, leafy, Green lobes may not taste good, but make up for that with the high nutritional content in them. These have glucosinolates in high quantities, the compounds that help ward off cancer. Brussels sprouts are also rich in vitamin C and A, potassium, fiber, a little protein, and choline. One cup of Brussel sprouts will give you loads of vitamin K1, which helps in blood clotting.

14 Cabbage

This is another highly underrated superfood. They have fiber, glucosinolates, vitamin A and vitamin C in abundance. Red cabbage also has high amounts of anthocyanin.

15 Carrots

Carrots, as is popularly known, are rich in vitamin A and are thus good for your eyes and maintaining a healthy skin.Beta- carotene is responsible for the orange colour of carrots, which then converts into vitamin A. Regular intake of carrots can help curb age related eye disorders such as Cataracts and macular degeneration.

16 Cauliflower

Cauliflowers reduce the risk of stroke. They are also high in manganese, vitamin C and fiber. Due to interaction with estrogen, cauliflower may reduce the risk of cervical, breast and uterine cancers.

17 Cherries

The dark crimson colour of the cherries comes from anthocyanin. Tart cherry juice and cherries help in muscle recovery, which makes them very useful for athletes. Their natural anti inflammatory properties help reduce risk of heart diseases, arthritis, muscle soreness and gout. Cherries are also rich in melatonin, which regulates the body’s sleep cycle and improves the quality and duration of sleep.

18 Chia Seeds

These are high in fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and phosphorus. These seeds are a complete protein as they offer all of the 9 essential amino acids. 3 tablespoons of chia seeds contain 5 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber.

19 Coconut/ Coconut Oil

It is a rare natural source of lauric acid, which helps prevent high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It has also found to treat acne scars. It is a natural antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. The natural saturated fats found in coconut are good for your health, unlike the processed fats.

20 Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate, in addition of being delicious, is full of antioxidants which keep your heart and body healthy. When buying dark chocolate, choose one which has low added sugar and very close to natural.