Nutrients are essential for the development and maintenance of the body. They can be found in foods. Nutrients that provide energy are proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Substances that support metabolism are the dietary minerals, vitamins and water. People must get all the nutrients by eating the right and healthy foods.
WebMD and Authority Nutrition share the following superfoods that can boost your nutrients that include vitamins and minerals:
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1. Blueberries
A study shows that blueberries can protect your cells from damage and lessen inflammation. These berries are great sources of vitamins and minerals that strengthen your immune system. They also have phytochemicals that fight against cancer.
2. Blue, Red and Purple Grapes
Dark-colored grapes are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants that protect you against heart disease and cancer. They also contain selenium and vitamin C.
3. Fish
Fish that includes salmon, mackerel, tuna steak, sardines, shark steak, oysters, wild rainbow trout, and herring and albacore tuna provide omega-3 fatty acids. These acids inhibit inflammatory diseases such as coronary disease. Fish also contains vitamin D which is an essential nutrient that rarely find in foods.
4. Dark Green Veggies
Vegetables such as collard greens, kale, spinach and broccoli are rich in vitamins A, C, E, calcium, potassium and magnesium. They can prevent diseases.
5. Sweet Potatoes And Orange Vegetables
Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamins B6, C, A and calcium. Orange vegetables are rich in phytochemicals. Carrots are high in vitamin A and acorn squash and butternut are rich in vitamin C and A.
6. Nuts
Nuts provide healthy fats with a few carbohydrates and protein. They also have phytochemicals and minerals.
7. Red Berries
Strawberries and raspberries have ellagic acid that is phytochemical which protects you from cancer-causing agents that you might get in your diet and environment.
