Today, only the lazy isn't talking about superfoods. But many do not use them, because the price of chia seeds, avocado, matches is incredibly high - not everyone can afford them. In fact, they are useful, but highly publicized. After all, no one says that ordinary beets or even carrots act no less effectively on our body. That's right, because you won't be able to make money on them. Nevertheless, there are quite a few domestic superfoods that are both very healthy and cheap.
Beet
Who would have thought that cheap beets are a real superfood? Or, as they say today, superfood. But this root vegetable is very beneficial, especially for the liver. It contains many vitamins, calcium and phosphorus. But the main thing is antioxidants. They help to remove toxins, keep cells and tissues young.
Moreover, beets do not lose their beneficial properties in a boiled or baked form, which allows you to cook many tasty and healthy dishes based on this root vegetable.
Gooseberry
Another domestic superfood. This is a very useful berry, containing in its composition a lot of vitamins C, B, there are antioxidants in gooseberries, iron and a number of other substances that:
- strengthen the body as a whole;
- accelerate metabolism;
- protect body cells from early aging.
As soon as the season for this berry comes, be sure to include it in your diet.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat was recognized as a superfood back in 2015. Moreover, recently European nutritionists have become interested in this cereal, who also appreciated the usefulness of buckwheat for the body.
And all due to the rich composition:
- vitamins of group P, B, C and E;
- trace elements, including copper, phosphorus, potassium, boron, iron.
According to doctors, regular consumption of this cereal helps to reduce blood sugar, bad cholesterol, and strengthens nails and teeth. Also buckwheat is an excellent preventive measure against anemia, helps in the fight against extra pounds.
True, you need to forget about delicious buckwheat with butter, fried mushrooms.
It is best to use it in a simple boiled form, add to salads. And some even manage to cook delicious desserts with berries from it.
Carrot
An excellent root vegetable to support healthy nails and skin. This is a healthy product, which contains a lot of vitamins B, C, E and K, beta-carotenes. The use of root vegetables reduces the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system, improves the functioning of the reproductive and digestive systems.
Carrots can be eaten fresh, made into juices, added to salads.
Sardines (and any oily fish)
Many people advise to eat trout, salmon. But we have to admit - this fish is quite expensive. But sardines are inexpensive, and anyone can afford them. Sardine meat contains a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, which have an anti-inflammatory effect, helping to regenerate tissues faster.
Plus, having vitamins combined with fish oil is a great way to lower bad blood cholesterol.
Seaweed
A cheap and highly effective superfood. Its nutritional properties are superior to many expensive and often advertised products. The main advantage is a large amount of vitamins, folic acid.
Seaweed goes well with cheese, salads, and to make the dish even more useful, you need to use natural yogurt as a dressing.
Cranberry
Cranberries easily outperform the most expensive superfoods. These small berries are a great source of vitamins. But their main advantage is organic acids (malic, citric, pectic). Due to this, the inclusion of cranberries in the diet helps to establish the digestive tract.
And due to the phenolic compounds in cranberries, this berry strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of thrombosis. Cranberries can be used as a delicious snack and added to salads and other dishes.
White cabbage
This product not only helps to get rid of extra pounds, but also lowers the level of bad cholesterol. There are many vitamins, iodine, phosphorus, potassium, sodium - a whole range of useful substances.
In addition, vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system, it takes part in metabolic processes, and normalizes the digestive tract. Cabbage helps to get rid of extra pounds, lowers blood cholesterol levels.
But you should not abuse it too much, as this can lead to stomach pain, bloating, flatulence.
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