Add these 10 superfoods to your daily diet for yummy, filling meals.
Superfoods are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and contain some fantastically fresh flavours. According to nutritional expert,
Patrick Holford, following a low glycaemic (GI) diet consisting primarily of superfoods, will not only keep you lean and healthy, but give you loads of energy to party all night long.
1. Nuts, like walnuts and almonds, contain magnesium and help to control blood pressure.
2. Berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and goji berries act as fantastic antioxidants.
3. Artichokes detoxify the body.
4. Lentils are a great source of fibre, protein and magnesium.
5. Oats lower cholesterol.
6. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
7. Dried fruit provides a concentrated amount of vitamins and minerals.
8. Tomatoes boost your skin's defences against ultraviolet rays from the sun.
9. Mangoes are packed with vitamin C, vitamin E and iron.
10. Chickpeas are rich in folic acid and fibre.