Top 7 Superfoods for This Fall

Top 7 Superfoods for This Fall

When fall harvest comes, it brings with it a huge array of nutritional variety and happiness. Every fall harvest offers enormous nutritional benefits. So, this fall, make sure that you get the most out of it. Here is a list of ten super foods that you shouldn’t miss this fall:

Apples

Apples
First and foremost on our list are apples which have a huge supply of antioxidants, dietary fibre and vitamin C. Apples also contains potassium, calcium, iron, vitamin B6 and Vitamin A. Pectin, a soluble fibre found in apples, is responsible for removing toxins from the body.

If you have increased blood pressure, then try apples, as they are known to lower blood pressure levels. Apples are also famous for reducing the inflammation of the colon and help treat acid peptic disease. An anti-inflammatory agent called Quercetin is also found in apples. Quercetin is known to reduce pollen allergies. As they contain 84% water, apples also ensure that you keep hydrated.

Beets

Beets
Beet is a root vegetable full of nutrients and a host of other health benefits. These are the features that make the beet a superfood:  

  • Beets are rich in vitamin C
  • Beets provide dietary fiber
  • Beets contain essential minerals like potassium, manganese, and folate
  • Beets help lower blood pressure
  • Beets prevent inflammation and prevent cancer
  • Beets help to detoxify the body by purifying the blood and liver
  • Beet greens contain iron
  • Beet greens have proteins, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin A, C, B6 and K, and calcium
  • Beets strengthen bones
  • Betts is also known to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts
Rich in vitamins C and Vitamin K, Brussels sprouts are a type of cruciferous vegetable. Here are other nutrients that brussels sprouts consist of:-

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B6
  • Magnesium
  • Iron
  • Potassium
  • Protein
  • Calcium
  • Zinc
  • Fiber

Brussels sprouts also protect the body against cancer

Dates

Dates
If you are on a fitness regime, then dates are something that you should not miss. Dates are a superfood because:-

  • They contain antioxidants like Polyphenols
  • They protect against cancer-causing agents
  • They promote bowel health
  • They contain Selenium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and calcium
  • They are also rich sources of protein
  • Their mineral content offers protection against bowel cancer
  • They boost immunity

Red Grapefruits

Red Grapefruits
If you are looking for antioxidants, then the red grapefruit is the superfood that should be on top of your list. Red grapefruit contains lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects that heart and blood vessels and improves overall health. Red grapefruit is also a rich source of potassium, fibre, vitamins A and C, and phytonutrients.

Pears

Pears
Pears are rich in vitamins K and C, potassium, copper and fibre. Pears are known to help in:-

  • Maintaining cardiovascular health
  • Promoting the health of the heart
  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Reducing the risk of diabetes
  • Lowering the risk of stroke
  • Improving blood health
  • Improving bone health

Pomegranates

Pomegranates
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant dietary fibre, and Vitamin C. The juice form of pomegranates retain all the properties of the fruit. Pomegranates help in maintaining cardiovascular health, promote the health of the heart, lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of diabetes, and lower the risk of stroke.