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Being a foodie isn’t just about embracing opportunities to indulge your taste buds and explore new eateries and dishes. Having a passion for food and drink can also foster an interest in nutrition and well-being. If you’re looking for ingredients that tick both the flavour and nutrition boxes, here are some fantastic health-boosting superfoods to add to your diet today.
Berries
Summer may be fading into a distant memory, but that doesn’t mean you have to turn your back on berries. Berries are now accessible all year round and there are plenty you can enjoy when cooler climes arrive. The most significant health benefit of berries is their antioxidant capacity, but there are lots of reasons to include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and cranberries in your diet. Berries are packed with vitamins, including vitamin C, B vitamins and vitamin K, and they’re also a source of potassium, magnesium and manganese. The beauty of berries is that you can eat them in many different ways. Scatter them on a hearty bowl of porridge to warm the cockles on a wintry morning, add them to natural yoghurt for a nutritious dessert, blitz them together for a healthy, sweet smoothie or munch on them whole for a tasty, fresh snack.
Kombucha
If you haven’t already tried the drink of the moment, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about kombucha. An increasingly popular fermented tea, this wonder drink is attracting attention across the world, but what does kombucha taste like? The basic flavour profile is tangy, acidic and slightly sweet, but you can buy all kinds of variations today. If you don’t like the standard versions and feel as though they’re on the sharp side, look for fruity varieties or explore options like ginger. Kombucha contains probiotics, which promote healthy digestion, and it’s also rich in antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamins C, B12 and thiamine.
Kefir
If you’re looking to spice up your beverage selection or increase your intake of probiotics, kefir is a good choice. Kefir looks similar to yoghurt, but it’s usually thinner and it contains more probiotics. As well as being a brilliant source of protein, kefir will also help you hit your recommended daily intake of calcium, B vitamins and potassium.
Pulses
Adding pulses and legumes to your diet is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to pack a flavour punch, increase nutritional value and bulk up basic, healthy recipes. Examples of pulses and legumes include chickpeas, lentils, beans, soybeans and peas. Pulses and legumes are excellent sources of protein and fibre and they also contain vitamins and minerals, including folate, phosphorus and iron.
Taking an interest in what you eat is not only an excellent way to expand your culinary repertoire and broaden your food horizons but it can also help you boost your health. If you’re passionate about food and drink and you want to improve your health, why not give these superfoods a try? Adding berries, kombucha, kefir, pulses and legumes to your diet can help you enhance nutrition and discover and enjoy new flavours and dishes.