You’ve tried them all from everyday superfoods like kale, blueberries and salmon, to the more exotic ones like acai berries, chia seeds and coconut. And while they’re great you’re now left wondering, “Is that it?”
Well, hold on to your hat, and prepare to be amazed. Because these six superfoods have been hiding in plain sight. In fact, odds are you’ve already been eating one or two of them all along.
1. Lentils:
Most people think of soup when they think of lentils, but this little legume is so much more versatile than that. They’re packed with protein, fiber and a long list of important nutrients.
Lentils can lend a hand when it comes to blood sugar control, improving immunities, protecting your heart health and more. Try using them in any dish you would typically use a kidney or pinto bean in, and start getting the most out of this unexpected superfood.
2. Peas:
Fresh green peas don’t just add a pop of flavor to your meals. It turns out they also add an extra pop of nutrition to your diet too.
Peas are filled with fiber, and are a good source of protein. They’re brimming with antioxidants, have anti-inflammatory properties and are an excellent source of vitamins A, B complex, C and K as well as minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.
3. Squash:
It’s time to give butternut squash, acorn squash, pumpkin and all the rest of the edible gourds a second look, because it turns out they’re yet another hidden in plain sight superfood. Sometimes called winter squash, these delicious veggies are actually available year round.
Squash are full of filling fiber which not only keeps you regular, but can also help protect your heart by lowering your cholesterol. Squash supports healthy blood pressure and blood sugar, and brings a bunch of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to the table.
4. Sunflower Seeds:
Sunflower seeds pack an astonishing amount of nutrition into a tiny little package. They’re a great source of healthy fats and protein, and could even help reduce your “bad” cholesterol levels.
One quarter of a cup of sunflower seeds provides enough vitamin E to offer some serious protection against aging free radicals. And that same quarter cup delivers a bunch of cancer-fighting antioxidants, some of which have been linked to slower tumor growth.
5. Romaine Lettuce:
Kale and spinach get a lot of attention, but they aren’t the only leafy greens that should count as a superfood. It turns out unassuming romaine lettuce is hiding plenty of antioxidants and other important nutrients in its sturdy green leaves.
Romaine’s vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid content make it a heart healthy food. Plus this popular lettuce is a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, copper and iron.
And every time you toss some romaine into your salad or top a sandwich with this crispy fresh green you’ll also be getting a good amount of…
- omega-3 fatty acids,
- vitamin B2,
- vitamin B6,
- magnesium,
- pantothenic acid,
- calcium,
- phosphorous
- chromium
6. Wild Rice:
If you think rice is completely off the table when you’re trying to stick to a lower-carb diet you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Wild rice, which is technically a grass not a grain, is far lower in carbs than plain white rice. And since we need to keep some healthy carbs in our diet, wild rice makes a good alternative.
But according to studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and the journal Food Chemistry wild rice isn’t just a lower carb option than white rice. This hearty delicious grass also packs in ten times the amount of anti-aging antioxidants to protect against chronic disease.
Sometimes the healthiest food choices are hidden in plain sight. Mix up your menu with these unexpected superfoods.
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