# 10 AVOCADO
It is so good for you that it actually makes other superfoods healthier. Avocado is rich in protein, which lowers the risk of heart disease and inflammatory diseases. It also enhances the body's absorption of carotenoids. Essential nutrients found in leafy greens and red or yellow vegetables. Add avocado to a salad actually you amplify the nutritional value of virtually everything else in the bowl, and don't be afraid of the avocado's high fat content; it's what makes it creamy, delicious, and incredibly nutritious, plus it's good fat.
# 9 KALE
While all leafy greens should be part of a healthy diet, including spinach, it's kale that packs the greatest punch. Rich in various essential vitamins, a cup of kale actually matches and sometimes surpasses a cup of milk in terms of calcium content. Its complex chemical composition can help fight cancer and can actually repair DNA in damaged cells. Steamed, or boiled, this hearty vegetable maintains its nutritional content regardless of preparation, so if you think you don't like kale, just try preparing it another way.
# 8 SWEET POTATOES
The orange-fleshed sweet potato provides a variety of health benefits. In one easy-to-cook and easy-to-eat package, the popular root vegetable helps to balance blood glucose levels while also raising blood levels of vitamin A, an essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and eyesight. Best served steamed or boiled, you can optimize its nutritional benefits by drizzling on a small amount of a healthy fat like olive oil to enhance your body's nutrient absorption.
# 7 BLUEBERRIES
Jam-packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, this wee berry might actually improve memory and slow down or postpone certain cognitive disorders related to aging. The blueberry is relatively low in sugar and can help maintain a healthy glycemic level when eaten on a regular basis. It is also cheaper and more readily available than the recently lauded other berries. The blueberry also keeps its nutritional value when frozen, so you can enjoy the benefits of this sweet and tangy fruit all year.
# 6 ALMONDS
Delicious and versatile, this much-loved nut is actually a seed whose high fat content can satiate a craving while simultaneously improving your overall health. Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat, which reduces unhealthy cholesterol levels and lowers the risk of heart disease. A great source of vitamin E, the almond can help improve overall cardiovascular health and is thought to reduce certain signs of aging. If you want to feel good and maybe even look a little better, start snacking on some almonds.
# 5 APPLES
It's true that an apple a day will actually keep the doctor away. It's a good source of vitamin C and soluble fiber. Apples improve blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and their antioxidant properties promote the production of collagen, which strengthens veins and capillaries and helps to maintain fresh, youthful-looking skin. A versatile fruit that comes in a variety of colors, including red, green, and gold, this popular snack has some pretty powerful health benefits.
# 4 SALMON
Rich in b12, vitamin D, and with one of the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids of any food, wild or organically farmed salmon is really your best bet when it comes to this fish. Recent studies suggest that eating salmon can help improve cardiovascular functions and might even help to reduce depression and boost learning capabilities. The ultimate brain food when it comes to a healthy diet, this oily fish is really a no-brainer.
# 3 OATS
Whole grain oats are a great source of soluble fiber and can significantly lower cholesterol while also preventing heart disease and some types of breast cancer and colon cancer. Sure, we know these whole grains might be a little bit boring, but they're cheap, easy to cook, and really, really good for you. Boost the flavor with a few berries, throw in some almonds, and enjoy; your body will thank you.
# 2 GARLIC
A staple ingredient in virtually every type of cooking, turmeric is an ancient remedy whose medicinal properties stand the test of time. Garlic can improve a meal just as easily as it improves your health with a variety of antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic boosts your immune system, helps with metabolic functions, and has been shown to have certain cancer-preventative properties. The key to keeping its health benefits Let's sit after chopping or crushing and never overcook. That's the key to enjoying garlic with friends and breath mints.
# 1 BROCCOLI
Broccoli helps to detoxify the body system. One of the best things you can eat to maintain health and possibly prevent certain types of cancer the key to healthy broccoli is preparation overcooking not only makes the veg soggy and well gross. It also destroys all nutrient value Lightly steaming it will maintain its texture, flavor, and incredibly powerful health benefits; you'll just have to deal with the taste.
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