Do you know what makes Superman super? Consider a kid's story.

According to his mom, he used to eat spinach and other green vegetables. That's why he ate tons of spinach while tears were rolling down his eyes because he was hungry not for food but for Superman’s powers.

Now he is on a hunt to find superfoods other than spinach. During his hunt, he found superfoods is not a scientific term but they are foods that are exceptionally rich in nutrients like protein, vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, and even water.

They are so effective in multiple aspects like building muscles, immunity, and heart health; thus, having them in your diet is always a win-win situation.

This blog explores the five superfoods to add to your diet for optimal health.

Five Superfoods to Bombard Your Diet with Nutrients

Blueberries

To bust the myth that superfoods aren't tasty let's start with the most flavourful one. Blueberries are little sacks of nutrients like fibre, vitamin C, and even manganese. While being exceptionally rich in these nutrients, it also has antioxidants which makes it a preventive diet for many diseases. Here are some of the benefits of blueberries.

Health Benefits of Blueberries:

●      Control cholesterol and blood pressure

●      Control blood sugar level to a healthy mark

●      Improve digestion

●      Increase productivity and lower stress

Salmon

Any non-vegetarian reading? Mark your attendance as it's your turn. Salmon is a thick and fatty fish which contains omega-3 fatty acids. It is considered a crucial element for brain development and functioning. Moreover, it also has vitamin B, antioxidants, and lots of minerals like phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.

Health Benefits of Salmon:

●      Keeps your heart, brain, and immune system healthy.

●      Helps gym goers build muscles.

●      Provides B12 and other important nutrients for skin and hair health.

Sweet Potatoes

If you eat one medium-sized sweet potato, it is enough to cover your daily vitamin A requirement. But it's not the only thing that makes it a superfood. Sweet potatoes are low in fat while being rich in two types of Vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, and many more. With this much amount of nutrients, its health benefits range from maintaining heart health to preventing cancer.

Benefits of sweet potatoes:

●      Promote anti-inflammatory activities.

●      Balance the blood sugar levels.

●      Prevent cancer with its anticancer properties.

Eggs

Non-vegetarians make some noise again and Egetarians as well. However, on a serious note, eggs aren't only a superfood but a whole meal. They have a lot of nutrients in them including omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin - A, E, B2, B5, B12, iron, iodine, folate, and the list goes on. It is also why an egg is considered the king of the superfood community.

Health Benefits of Eggs:

●      Promote heart health with HDL.

●      Repair muscle faster due to its high protein value. Best for gym rats.

●      Help in weight management as they are low in calories.

Avocado

Avocado too is a superfood because it's loaded with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins-C, D, K, and minerals like iron, copper, manganese Etc. It contains monounsaturated fats, which help lower bad cholesterol levels. However, its health benefits list is quite long, so here are some of the best ones.

Health Benefits of Avocado:

●      Helps in blood pressure regulation.

●      Reduces depression.

●      Helps in digestion and keeps gut health optimal.

●      Good to add in weight loss diets.

Conclusion

In totality, these are the foods that you should add to your diet to enhance the nutrient value in your daily meals. If you can consume non veg then you can eat eggs in the morning and salmon in other meals. Similarly, vegetarians can eat yogurt, blueberries, and avocado for breakfast.