Thursday, August 18, 2016

Trendy Foods That Are Actually Healthy

There are constantly new trend diets that hit the market that claim to help you lose weight in an unrealistic amount of time. But, as most of us know, these are not good trends to partake in if you want to lose weight or be healthier for the long run. However, we also see certain foods that become trendy that claim to be "superfoods" and do great things for your body, and sometimes, these are actually things to include in your diets for extra nutrients. Today we are sharing three trendy foods that are actually things that will benefit your health if consumed on a regular basis. 
  • Pulses
    • Includes things like dry peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas
    • Packed with flavor, protein, fiber, iron, potassium and antioxidants
    • In only 1/2 cup of cooked pulses, there is about 9 grams of protein
    • They can be used in salads, soups, entrees and desserts
    • Pulses are indredibly affordable at only .10 per serving
  • Turmeric
    • A powerful anit-inflammatory spice that comes from curcumin
    • Has potent healing properties, slows cell damage that comes with aging and helps control inflammation that plays a role in chronic disease
    • Helps with joint pain and digestive disorders
  • Seaweed
    • Has essential vitamins and nutrients including vitamins A, E, C and K, calcium, magnesium and zinc
    • Boosts immunity, strengthen bones and helps fight disease
    • A good source of iodine that is critical for thyroid regulation
    • Great to include in salads, grains and pasta

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