Top 10 Superfoods You Should Really Be Eating

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No…. it’s a superfood!

Whilst superfoods are actually unable to fly and I can’t promise that eating them will give you super human powers (such as the massive strength boost that spinach gives to Popeye), the NHS do emphasise their importance in avoiding long-term illness.

The 10 Best Superfoods

If you’re anything like me you sometimes find it difficult and time consuming to eat a healthy balanced diet. But with these readily available ingredients along with some delicious recipes that are easy to whip up you can get yourself some pretty cool super powers! Well maybe not, but you’ll certainly be filling yourself up with some of the healthiest foods out there.

1. Garlic

   It may not be the best compliment to a conversation but it’s certainly the perfect compliment to many recipes, like this garlic risotto. It is one of the most indispensable ingredients around and can even be used as a raw superfood in dressings, salsa and butters.

   

2. Blueberries
   

   If superfood smoothies are your thing then you need to be throwing these berries in your blender by the bunch. Not only are they full of taste they also pack a powerful nutritional punch and are one of the superfoods for weight loss.

   

3. Broccoli
   

   It’s the classic. Whenever I can’t make up my mind about what green I want on my plate I always choose broccoli for its reputation as the original superfood. And it’s easy to jazz up into a deliciously creamy vegetable gnocchi – yes please!

   

4. Oats
   

   It doesn’t get much easier than pouring a load of these guys out into your bowl. It seems unfair to be able to get so many nutritional benefits for so little effort, but we’ll take it. Whether it’s with porridge, yoghurt, honey, fresh fruit…. these fibrous grains can add nutrition to a whole host of foods.

   

5. Eggs
   

   It doesn’t matter what came first let’s just be thankful that chickens lay eggs. They’re an essential source of protein and if you want to crack a new way of cooking them check out the recipe for dukkah-rolled middle eastern eggs.

    

   Whip up these egg recipes.

6. Spinach
   

   Whilst it may not make you as strong as Popeye it’s a raw superfood for weight loss that also maintains its nutrients cooked. It goes with anything from a salad to a curry and certainly adds a nice touch to this Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry.

   

7. Cocoa nibs
   

   Yep… It’s basically chocolate – booya! Cocoa nib flavours range anywhere from extremely bitter to super sweet. They’re great to sprinkle into a superfood smoothie or a cake mix, and can add some really interesting flavours to your savoury snacks.

   

8. Salmon

   Don’t let this one leap out of your shopping basket. The oil rich fish will give you the energy to swim up stream amongst the strongest. Follow this Mexican salmon steak recipe and your taste buds will be jumping around like a bunch of hombres at a mariachi festival.

    

   Discover our salmon recipes.

9. Almonds
   

   You’d be nuts to neglect these nutrient filled shells. They’re absolutely packed with fibre. They can be eaten raw or added to salads, casseroles, Thai dishes and plenty more.

    

    

   

10. Kale
    

    It’s not the new kid on the block anymore as this member of the cabbage family has been recognised as a superfood for a while. And it’s available all year round for you to add to your shopping list.

Kale recipes to try.

Want to eat more superfoods?

Fancy an easy way of getting more of these nutritious ingredients into your weekly meals? Check our menu for what you can have for dinner this week and use our handy search feature to find spinach, kale or salmon!

What do you think our of top ten superfoods? If you’re in need of more delicious ingredients and cooking ideas – don’t forget to check out our amazing collection of recipes ideas in our cookbook.