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If you want to live a happy life, it won’t be hard to say that your health is your greatest joy in life. The healthier you are, the happier you will be.

Thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic which has largely contributed to making all of us realize the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Thus, what is your daily routine is all that matters. What you eat daily and what you do is something that makes all the difference in your life. Do you exercise daily? If yes! Congratulations, you are one step ahead. But do you eat healthy food daily?

Thinking about how you can eat healthy food daily? Well, this might sound next to impossible. No need to worry anymore.

Let’s make your life easy yet healthy. The food items which you should consume regularly are commonly known as superfoods. These items will not only help you in staying healthy but also provide you with nutrients that are much needed for your body.

These foods are called superfoods because they not only prevent you from modern diseases like diabetes, acidity, gastric problems, cardiac diseases, etc. but also build your stamina to work more effectively and efficiently, reduce stress levels, and improve you.

Here are the top 5 superfoods that you can consume regularly to stay healthy –

  1. Amla

Amla is commonly known as Indian gooseberry. It is a natural blood purifier that is highly nutritious and has various benefits. It is a rich source of Vitamin C. Some people report that they don’t like the taste of amla. However, they forget about its benefits. Here is why you must include superfood amla in your regular diet plan.

Health benefits of amla

  • It purifies your blood and helps in regenerating your blood cells.
  • If you have a cough and cold very frequently then amla is best for you because it develops resistance against cold and cough.
  • It boosts your immunity.
  • The keratin present in amla protects hair loss. It also helps in hair growth. It makes it smooth and shiny.
  • It also improves your vision and other eye-related problems.

Here is something you can do if you don’t like the taste of amla. The best way to consume it is in the form of amla juice along with warm water and honey in the morning. You can also have it like sugar or salty candy. In India, the most likely way is amle ka murabba.

2. Curd

superfood - Curd

Being a dairy product, the curd is a rich source of calcium, potassium, magnesium, and Vitamin B2, B12. Most importantly curd contains bacterias that are best for your good health like Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactococcus lactis cremoris, Lactococcus lactis, etc.

Health benefits of curd

  • It improves your digestion
  • It improves your bone health.
  • Contains good bacteria as it is probiotic
  • It adds moisture to your skin and heals your dry skin
  • Prevents vaginal infections.

Most dieticians suggest you eat curd only in the daytime. Avoid having curd at night time as it sometimes causes acidity or gastric problems. You can also intake curd in the form of buttermilk, It is even more easy to digest.

3. Papaya

Do you know that papaya is also referred to as the food of angels because it boosts your metabolism? Papaya is a rich source of fiber. It mainly helps you to resolve issues of constipation. It is believed that if your metabolism is good, your body is healthy and you can stay away from many diseases. Apart from fiber it also has various other nutrients like folate, vitamin c, calcium, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.

Health benefits of papaya

  • It resolves issues related to constipation.
  • It prevents breast cancer
  • It prevents prostate cancer
  • It reduces your muscle pain

Including papaya in your routine diet is very healthy. It is easily available and cost-effective. Yes!  You may include any other seasonal fruit too in case you don’t like to eat it. However, make papaya your priority when it comes to having fruit every day.

4. Peanuts

Well, if we talk about peanuts, they are rich in protein. It might sound strange but it is a fact that peanuts are very nutritious. They also contain fiber, monounsaturated fatty acids, and several B group vitamins. It also has Vitamin E and various minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, and potassium. It also has antioxidant minerals like selenium, manganese, and copper.

Health benefits of peanuts

  • It is good for your heart
  • It reduces your cholesterol
  • It boosts your metabolism
  • It increases your fat burning
  • It lowers your blood pressure

There are many ways by which you can have peanuts every day. The best way to consume it is to boil 100 grams of peanuts. Eating boiled peanuts is more healthy than eating roasted or fried peanuts.

5. Ghee

Ghee - Superfood

This might sound strange to you but you must include a spoon of ghee in your diet daily.  It won’t be wrong if we say that ghee contains vitamins like Vitamin A, E B2, B12, and K2 which are very good for your health. Ghee doesn’t make you fat but rather it has Omega 3 fatty acids that are very good for your brain.

Health benefits of ghee

  • It improves both your brain and heart health.
  • It has tremendous healing power. In Ayurveda ghee mixed with haldi or turmeric powder is also applied to heal the wounds.
  • It also acts as a pain relief for muscles
  • It improves your bone health
  • It also increases your energy levels
  • It regenerates our blood cells.
  • It also improves your eyesight and protects you from eye-related disorders

These are the top five superfoods that will help you to stay fit and fine. For living a healthy and happy life these are some of the best but still, it might not be enough for you as it depends on person to person. Thus, taking advice from an experienced dietitian is the best way for you to live a healthy lifestyle. Choose your daily superfoods based on their advice. Get in touch with the best dietician in Delhi without any delay. Stay healthy, stay happy.

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