Superfoods get a lot of press. If you haven’t read about goji berries, chia seeds or quinoa lately, have a look around. You may have been living under a rock.
The thing is, a lot of these superfoods are being pushed by marketing teams. And most of them cost a small fortune. Which is why we’ve compiled this list of everyday superfoods. Things that you have probably been eating all along. They’re affordable, easy to incorporate into a standard meal and you’ll find them at your local supermarket.
Read on to find out what’s so good about them and simple ideas on incorporating these health sensations into your meals. Part one covers a few pantry staples. Next week, we’ll move to the fruit & vege aisle.
Eggs
A single egg provides more than 10% of your daily protein needs, but is relatively low in kilojoules. The vitamins and nutrients in eggs promote brain and eye health and boost energy.
Easy eggs: Plan ahead by hard-boiling 4 eggs at a time. Eat 2 per serve, either for breakfast or lunch. Simply mash them onto toast with tomato or slice them onto half of a wrap with some cheese and shredded spinach leaves, then fold it in half and throw it into a sandwich press.
Oats
Oats are also relatively low in calories, but packed full of fibre and protein. They provide us with a range of nutrients, including magnesium to relax restless muscles and selenium, which has antioxidant properties.
Easy oats: Before you go to bed, put 1/2cup of oats into a breakfast bowl. Add a grated apple and 1/2 cup of liquid – either juice or milk. Water works too, but it’s not as tasty. Leave it in the fridge overnight, and then add a few chopped nuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a spoonful of yoghurt for breakfast.
Dark chocolate
Good quality dark chocolate (at least 70%) is a great source of zinc, calcium and magnesium. It is considered a stress reliever and an anti-oxident. But we don’t need research to tell us that chocolate makes us feel good….
Easy chocolate: Simply open the packet and eat it. If you’re looking for a little more than that, slit a banana lengthwise (still in it’s skin). Put a couple of squares of dark chocolate in the slit, wrap the banana in foil and bake at 180 for 10 minutes.
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