Give these healthy foods a chance.
You’ve heard it before… you are what you eat! Yet it can still be tough to eat things that are good for you, and we often avoid healthy foods without even realizing their potential.
Studio 5 Health Contributor Miki Eberhardt shared five superfoods she wishes we all loved! She calls this her list of underrated superfoods that might get overlooked.
Sardines
Health Benefits
- Full of omega 3, vitamin D, calcium, and protein
- Support heart health, bone health, and brain function
- May help with mood & inflammation
If sardines are a no, try salmon.
Lentils
Health Benefits
- Great source of fiber, folate, iron, antioxidants, and polyphenols
- Can help regulate blood sugar
- Great way to get animal-free protein
If lentils are a no, try chickpeas, black beans, or quinoa.
Beets
Health Benefits
- High in vitamin C, A, K, potassium, and iron.
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Improves blood flow
- Lowers blood pressure
- Aids in digestion
- Reduces inflammation
If beets are a no, try sweet potatoes.
Avocado
Health Benefits
- Excellent source of monounsaturated fat that can help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol
- Loaded with potassium, which is good for blood pressure
- Has fiber for digestion
- The good fat will keep you fuller longer
If avocado is a no, try hummus or nut butters.
Miso
What it is: A fermented soybean paste found in soup–or eaten as fermented soybeans in Asian countries.
Health Benefits
- Full of probiotics, which help gut health and digestion, and antioxidants.
- May lower cancer risk
- Lowers cholesterol
If miso is a no, try kimchi.
Find more health advice from Miki on Instagram, @nutritionbymiki.
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