6 Superfoods To Try In 2021

Superfoods are a trend in nutrition that is increasingly entering our country. At the beginning of each year, we promise to choose our menu so that it is healthier. Superfoods are what we can start with. They are extremely useful because of the variety of nutrients. 

In 2017, avocado was undoubtedly the most popular superfood. Here are a few others we can include in our New Year's meals:

Nut oil

Many choose to give up animal products and start consuming only plant products. Nut oil is the superfood with which we can season various salads and dishes. It is prepared from cold-pressed almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts and others, which are a much better alternative to sunflower oil and olive oil. 

Nut oils contain much less trans fat and protect the heart. If we are allergic to nuts, we can try a salad with avocado oil, which has similar properties and is a strong antioxidant. 

Moringa

It is known as the "miracle tree". Its leaves are cooked like spinach, they can also be ground to a powder. It is considered a dietary supplement that helps boost the immune system. Moringa has a specific taste, combined with fresh fruit, shakes of various fruits and vegetables, muesli and some pastries (after heat treatment). In 100 grams of superfood there are 1280 calories, 6.7 grams of fat, 24.0 carbohydrates, 23.8 proteins. 

Moringa tea powder is much stronger than green. It helps regulate blood sugar and stabilizes histamine production. It does not contain caffeine, but it charges the body with energy. 

Chaga mushrooms

The miraculous mushroom grows on birch trunks in many parts of Siberia, China, America. That is why it is also called birch sponge. It has a high fiber content, which makes it a preferred means of regulating the digestive tract. Its anti-inflammatory drugs help relieve stomach problems. The high content of antioxidants is another useful quality of the chaga mushroom. Studies show that it helps increase the body's defenses. 

Chaga is mostly consumed in the form of tea, and the powder of the mushroom is poured with a certain amount of boiling water. In 100 grams of superfoods there are 779 calories, 1.1 grams of fat, 12.8 carbohydrates, 3.6 grams of protein. 

Cassava flour

It's time for coconut flour to give way to cassava (tapioca, cassava). It is traditionally used in South Asia. Its advantage is that it is gluten-free, so it is recommended for consumption by people with autoimmune diseases. Used as a thickener for soups, sauces, desserts. It has a very low protein content. 

The flour is extracted from the starch contained in cassava root. In 100 grams there are 1459 calories, 0.2 g of fat, 85 g of carbohydrates, 0.6 g of protein. 

Watermelon seeds

They will replace pumpkin and sesame seeds. We will no longer throw them in the trash because they are very useful. They contain a large amount of protein, magnesium, vitamin B, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. 120 grams of watermelon seeds contain 0.30 grams of protein. The seeds are rich in the amino acids tryptophan, lysine and glutamine. 

Watermelon seeds can be eaten roasted in just a few minutes in the oven. It is not recommended to consume them raw, as they are difficult to digest due to the thickness of their shell.

 
Take poppies 

These are the fruits of the evergreen poppy plant, which is found in South America. It looks like our blackberries. Anthocyanin is the substance that gives it antioxidant properties. 

It is sold in our country in the form of powder. 1 tablespoon is his recommended daily intake. It is added to fresh juices, shakes, milk, creams, ice cream. It has a slightly bitter taste, but helps regulate blood sugar, aids digestion and speeds up metabolism. 

In 100 grams of poppies there are 1568 calories, 9.5 grams of fat, 56.4 grams of carbohydrates. Therefore, it is recommended in the preparation of energy bars used in some types of diets.