From disease prevention, weight management to healthy hair and skin, superfoods like turmeric, garlic, bananas, … also bring a number of amazing health benefits.
According to the Doctor NDTVSuperfoods aren’t necessarily the exotic and expensive foods found in health care stores. Some superfoods can easily be found in your kitchen.
Banana
Bananas are a healthy source of fiber, rich in potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, antioxidants and phytonutrients. This fruit supports heart health, improves digestion, improves insulin sensitivity and aids weight loss.
Bananas contain a number of essential nutrients and are very nutritious. Photo: Nhat Linh
Turmeric
Turmeric is considered the king of all super foods and is an integral part of every kitchen. Turmeric contains curcumin that has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a powerful antioxidant.
Several studies have proven its effectiveness for various diseases such as depression, arthritis, heart disease, …
Garlic
Garlic contains many proteins, carbohydrates, calories and some other important nutrients such as vitamin B, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, …
Garlic can help fight the common cold and the flu, it helps to improve cholesterol levels, reduce the risk of heart disease, …
You can eat it raw or add it to your meals, soups and sauces.
Garlic is a superfood that is packed with nutrients. Photo: Nhat Linh
Dill
Fennel is a food mainly used in cooking or used to make medicine. This plant contains a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, … It is used to aid digestion or relieve stomach pain. Fennel also helps reduce inflammation in the body and aids in weight loss.
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