Lidia Scinsky explores the health benefits of trendy "superfoods," and spotlights a few delicious recipes.

1. 8 S U P E R F O O D S
T H A T A C T U A L L Y T A S T E G O O D .
L I D I A S C I N S K I

2. PUT DOWN THOSE
POTATO CHIPS!
With the right preparation, healthy food can taste just as delicious as
any healthy food, and improve a person's health!
According to a post from Health.com, those who incorporate
superfoods into their diets have the potential to decrease their risk
for chronic illness, live longer, and better their overall health - so try
one of the spotlighted recipes to kickstart a healthy diet!

3. ACAI
Acai berries are chock-full
of antioxidants such as
anthocyanin, which has
been proven to prevent
disease, lessen the risk of
obesity, and improve
cognitive function. Acai is
flavorful and especially
delicious as a juice.
Recipe Spotlight:
Acai Smoothie Bowl

4. CHIA SEEDS
Don’t be fooled by their
humble appearance: these
seeds pack a nutritional
punch. Chia is brimming
with useful fatty acids and
needed minerals such as
calcium, magnesium, and
iron. It’s also a useful
substitution ingredient for
those looking to go vegan
or cut down on fats in
baked goods.
Recipe Spotlight:
Chocolate Chia Pudding

5. KALE
This particular leafy green
has become a trend lately
– and for good reason! It’s
a low-calorie, vitamin-
loaded vegetable brimming
with antioxidants. Kale is
particularly high in Vitamin
K, which lowers the risk of
many types of cancer and
may even aid the cognitive
function of those suffering
from Alzheimer’s.
Recipe Spotlight:
Roasted Garlic Kale Hummus

6. CACAO
Who knew that chocolate could
be healthy? Cacao is distinct
from its more well-known
sibling, cocoa, in that it isn’t
subject to chemical processing.
In regular cocoa powder, this
procedure causes 60% – 90% of
the original antioxidants to be
lost! But by using cacao
powder, health-conscious cooks
can retain both the nutritional
value and delicious taste of
chocolate.
Recipe Spotlight:
Superfood Hot Chocolate

7. KALE
It’s salty, slippery, and…
delicious? Those familiar with
sushi and sashimi know that
when prepared correctly,
seaweed can be a delightful
addition to a meal. This
superfood is particularly
wonderful for its iodine
content. Iodine is a relatively
rare find in food, but is vital for
maintaining a healthy thyroid –
which in turn regulates
hormonal production.
Recipe Spotlight:
Nori Tuna Wrap

8. QUINOA
Like kale, quinoa has seen an
uptick in popularity over the
past few years – and certainly
deserves it! According to Julie
Wilcox at mindbodygreen,
quinoa is a protein-rich grain
that contains every amino acid
and has a high fiber content.
As such, it’s an excellent
staple for those who have or
are at risk of developing high
cholesterol.
Recipe Spotlight:
Avocado BLT Quinoa Salad

9. HEMP HEARTS
These wonderful seeds are a
great source of healthy fats
and proteins – in fact, they
have the same pound-for-
pound protein content as meats
such as beef or lamb! Studies
have also shown that eating
hemp seeds can help lessen
the risk of heart disease and
reduce symptoms of those
suffering from skin conditions
such as eczema.
Recipe Spotlight:
Hemp Tabbouleh

10. OATS
Even as a cupboard staple,
oats have a surprising number
of benefits! According to
Joseph Nordqvist at
MedicalNewsToday, this fiber-
filled food has the potential to
limit the risk of coronary artery
disease, lessen cholesterol
levels, and to even minimize
the risk for colorectal cancer.
Eat them as breakfast or
dessert – or both!
Recipe Spotlight:
No-Bake Oat Energy Balls

11. EATING HEALTHY DOESN’T HAVE TO BE
AN UNPLEASANT PROCESS – SO TRY A
FEW SUPERFOODS! YOUR DOCTOR
WILL THANK YOU FOR IT, AND YOU’LL
PROBABLY FEEL A LOT BETTER
YOURSELF.

12. F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I V E
P O S T S O N H E A L T H A N D
F I T N E S S , C H E C K O U T L I D I A ' S
B L O G !
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