We all grew up listening to how we should eat our veggies, stay away from fatty foods etc.! But if only staying healthy was as this simple. The healthy food doesn’t taste good and the one that tastes good doesn’t do much for health. However, there are foods that can do both. Check out these 7 unique foods that can boost your health.
#1. Bone Broth
From overcoming food allergies to dealing with a leaky gut, Bone broth takes care of it all. It is the ultimate food for every gut related problem. It is great for immune system and improves joint health as well. Beef bone broth is very easy to make and is full of collagen and amino acids. Collagen helps deal with inflammation while amino acids keep your immune system working well.
#2. Beets
Not all of us are fans of beets (I think none of us are). They might not score well on the taste part but when it comes to health, they are sure winners. Beets reduce inflammation and are high in antioxidants which help flush toxins out of your body. Moreover, they help boost energy and performance for those who love tough workouts. So, go ahead, find out some creative way of eating beets!
#3. Coconut Oil
The ever-versatile coconut oil is one of the best foods you can include in your diet. Until now you must have been using it here and there such as for moisturization or as hair oil. But it can also be used in cooking or consumed in other ways, such as supplement to other foods, take coconut chutney for instance. Coconuts are full of anti-inflammatory substances which can work remove the bad bacteria from your gut as well as help with memory loss.
#4. Kudzu Root Pudding
Ever heard of that? This has long been used as an ancient Chinese medicine and traces its origins back to thousands of years. Kudzu root pudding is great for relieving anxiety and promoting sleep. Furthermore, it can also be used to tone down symptoms of acid reflux or menopause. So, next time stress is keeping you up at night, you know what to snack on!
#5.Quinoa
This complex car is one of the rare plant-based foods that are made up of all nine essential amino acids that your body cannot synthesize itself. It gives you a steady stream of energy and helps build muscle mass. So, when you snack on Quinoa instead of bread or rice, you are helping your body increase its energy reserves and endurance.
#6.Egg Yolk
Haven’t we all been religiously skipping the egg yolk and simply sticking to egg whites? Unless of course, you are trying to bulk up! But egg yolk contains large quantities of choline which is very essential for foetal brain development in pregnant women. There’s more! It also breaks down bethane which is responsible for happiness, so eating eggs will also make you happy!
#7. Oregano oil
Just a few drops of oregano oil can boost your immune system. To get the maximum benefits of this wondrous oil, mix it up with lemon juice, ginger juice and cayenne pepper and drink to good health!