Super foods and super fruits (even super seeds) are healthier food options that one prefers over other food for the abundance of nutrients and antioxidants they offer. Emphasis on 'healthier options.' No food is a 'super' food in particular. They are just richer in nutrition and a smarter choice over others. It is always a smart move and extremely easy to add these super options to your diet and thus improve your health.

Here is a list of the super foods and super fruits you must add to your diet to boost your health and stay fit:

Figs

Figs give a burst of sweet flavor while bagged in rich nutrients and fiber. It is home to calcium, potassium, and iron, that helps maintain the blood sugar levels in your body. These can be consumed fresh or dried, as you prefer. Consuming figs can keep your diabetes on check.

Blueberries

As per an issue of Food Technology published by the Institute of Food Technology, daily consumption of blueberries help reduce arterial stiffness and thus aids in reducing blood pressure. They are rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins. The antioxidants in blueberries help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease and regulate brain functions.

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Berry-go-round a healthy life

Avocados

Extremely good to counteract the risk factors of heart disease. They work well on cardio metabolic factors. Rich in vitamins and potassium, a diet that includes avocados help reduce cholesterol levels in the body. They also make you feel full since they contain decent levels of healthy fats in them. Thus they enhance gut health and improves the quality of your diet.

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To heart diseases we say, “Avocadabra”

Eggs

Eggs are a great source of protein that helps boost your metabolism, thus contributing to your weight loss journey. Eggs can substitute a whole meal because consuming eggs can make you feel full for a long time, thus regulating your appetite. However, over-consumption of eggs can lead to high cholesterol levels.

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Egg-celent choice for a nutritious diet

Chia Seeds

The tiniest super seeds, chia are a great source of antioxidants and fiber. The mucilage, a gluey covering that forms around the seed contains so much fiber, that a single serving of around 1 1/2 teaspoons of chia seeds provides at least 30% of the fiber that a person needs a day.

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Chia-ful and healthy

Soy

Soy contains calcium, vitamins, and are rich in good-quality protein and fiber that they are proven beneficial for a range of heart diseases. It also reduces the risk of cancer. As per research by the BioMed Central, soy makes smokers less prone to a lung disease called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

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Soy Delicious

The protein in super food called the Nrf2 is in a continued mobility state, in and out of the cells. This mobility makes the cells immune and thus healthier. Making the best out of this benefit, super food are used a supplement or even substituted for meals, not only to flush out impurities in the body, but also to reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Super food are easy to integrate into your diet and a healthy diet promotes a healthier tomorrow.