Top 10 superfoods for good health
Tomatoes, parsley, sardines… what do they have in common? They’re so good for your health that they’ve been dubbed “superfoods.”
June 12, 2018.
Superfoods are real nutritional bombs. Consumed correctly and in sufficient quantities, they will provide you with everything your body needs in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals
Garlic
Super-food par excellence, garlic is recommended to treat many ailments. Antiseptic, it helps to treat infections. As an antioxidant, it plays a beneficial role on cells attacked by free radicals. Numerous studies have also highlighted its role in the fight against cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers such as colorectal cancer or cancers of the stomach, larynx, prostate or breast.
Eggplant
Eggplant is a key summer vegetable. And in addition to smelling like the sun, it is a real ally for your health. First, because it is a low-calorie vegetable, then because it is an antioxidant and helps fight against certain cancers. It is also recognized for its action against cholesterol.
Basil
This aromatic plant is also rich in antioxidants. This virtue alone gives it the right to be part of all your summer salads. But it is also recognized to the basil the power to boost the immune system, and to fight against certain infections. It is also an excellent source of iron.
Strawberry
Source of vitamin C, folic acid and potassium, rich in fiber, low in calories, the strawberry is without a doubt a superfood. Strawberries are also an anti-cancer fruit, thanks to their antioxidant bioflavonoids. However, be careful if you are a strawberry lover: prefer them organic, as they absorb and retain many pesticides.