Affordable Superfoods That Provide Significant Long Term Health Benefits

HealthPrep Staff

Turmeric

Turmeric. Photo Credit: Dreamstime @Unknown

Turmeric is a powerful spice that has been used for thousands of years in Asian and Indian cooking. Today, it is a readily available superfood. Related to ginger, turmeric contains no sugar and is loaded with iron, protein, minerals, and antioxidants. It balances blood sugar levels in the body and is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that reduces symptoms of arthritis. There is also evidence that it can improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and mental illnesses, such as depression. Adding turmeric to honey tea is an easy way to consume it.

Freekeh

Freekeh in Wooden Spoon. Photo Credit: Envato @charlotteLake

Freekeh has been especially popular in the Middle East and the Mediterranean for a long time. It looks similar to quinoa but is not gluten free. This superfood is high in calcium, iron, protein, and zinc. One hundred grams of freekeh contain 14.9 grams of protein, 32 milligrams of iron, 370 milligrams of calcium, and 31 milligrams of zinc. Freekeh is known to be good for the digestive system because of its high fibre content. In fact, freekeh contains three times the amount of fibre brown rice does. It can also promote weight loss or healthy weight maintenance when eaten regularly. In addition, the antioxidants in freekeh improve eye health and regulate free radical cells in the body.

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