The way to maintain a healthy diet has been through “super foods” for a while. No matter what kind of diet you have, adding a few super foods into it will surely revive you. So, what are these super foods, let's have a closer look at them. When you hear “super food” it is possible now to find a special place in some stores. Even though there is no store in our country, Urban Outfitters stores abroad are a good example of it. When you click on the wellness section of the brand's website, you will see a new section for super foods. Here you have everything from matcha bars to tea blends that you need to sleep well. So, what's going on with these foods?
As the world's population increases, the need for nutrition is growing. Most of the genetically modified food are far from being reliable. Now, when buying and vegetables fruits, it is important to know which conditions and how they are produced as well as the city in which they are produced. What kind of soil it is grown, which seeds are produced are among the questions asked by customers. For this reason, some foods stand out in terms of their ability to have many vitamins in them and to meet many needs at the same time. Of course, there is no single nutrient which a cure for every disease and is a healer for every problem. However, some of them are named so because of their useful properties.
“Like a dose of healing”
Beetroots are one of them. Yes, it is the beetroot we know as an appetizer and turning into a delicious taste when cooked in a pan after grating. Eating beetroot is like taking a dose of healing food. Because it is rich in potassium, magnesium and zinc minerals A, B6 and C vitamins and folic acid, carbohydrate, fiber beetroot, vitamins and minerals. It is also very useful for the digestive system and your metabolism.
Matcha tea is another useful drink that you can find in many coffee shops in Istanbul. This actually means the essence of green tea. The matcha made from the Camelia plant goes very well with soy milk. It may seem like you've eaten seaweed when you first taste it, but it's an option to purify your body from the coffee and the harmful effects of coffee, in particular.
Chia seed is ranked as first on diet lists
Chia seeds, which can be replaced with milk in sweet recipes, are among the super food when added to the milk or herbal milk by mixing with 20-minute intervals. The name of the chia seeds that we know as the food source of the Aztecs comes from the word “power” in Mayan language. Omega-3-rich chia seeds also provide you with a sense of fullness for a long time. Goji-berries grown in China are actually small red berries. It has a slightly sour but tasty flavour. You can consume goji-berry, which is rich in vitamin C and iron, with oatmeal in your breakfast. In this way, you will have the sense of fullness and feel quite healthy.
Our favourite super food: Artichoke
One of the most widely known foods is artichokes. The benefits of artichokes are countless. We should remind you of the belief that ’If you eat artichokes for 40 days, your liver will be renewed” which is a well-known saying in Anatolia. You can cook the artichoke heart with various vegetables or you can consume the flower. If you prefer to bake baby artichokes in a grill or oven, you can also taste it. Vitamin B1 and vitamin C, rich in vitamin A, also helps the digestive system and regulates the cholesterol balance.
A Strong Antioxidant: Savoy Cabbage
Another super food which is well-known by Anatolian people and especially consumed in the Black Sea region. It is a strong antioxidant in savoy cabbage which helps combat inflammation and infection. Savoy cabbage rich in Omega3 and omega6 helps to lose weight. It is also a natural source of folate (folic acid). The savoy cabbage is combined with various cereals to cook some delicious soups which are beneficial for your health. You can also use the leaves to make stuffed savoy cabbage leaves. If you do not want to consume as a meal you can add it to your beverages. Black cabbage will fit your vegetable juices. Other types of savoy cabbage are also very rich in similar vitamins. It is also very tasty with its small curly leaves.
An ancient food from South America
If the super food is the case, it is necessary to mention quinoa. It is an ancient food that was planted in South America and used as food in the Andes 7 thousand years ago. Quinoa is rich in protein which is a very important food source for Inca society. Quinoa which has different types in purple, black, red, orange and pink is commonly consumed in Turkey as white quinoa. It is a nutrient that you should essentially include in your diet because it contains all nine essential amino acids that the body needs. Quinoa is also a very strong source of calcium, lysine, iron and vitamin B. Moreover, it can be consumed extremely easily. For example, you can prepare “kısır” which is an appetizer made in many places, tested with different recipes and consumed with much love by using quinoa. Or, you can add quinoa in your vegetable dishes instead of rice. You can also make stuffed peppers or zucchini with quinoa instead of rice. The most beautiful part of quinoa is being easy and fast to cook. If you put a handful of quinoas in water and boil for 10 minutes and add it to your salad, a healthy dinner will be ready for you.
Another useful super food is black beans. Black beans, similar to Mexican beans, contain many useful vitamins, including A, B2, B3, B6 and B9. Black beans, which allow the digestive system to work quickly, can be added into many dishes. You can also consider it as a material that you put in taco as South Americans or Spaniards do. Black beans are a good food source but not so easy and quick to cook and boil. Don't forget to keep it in the water for a day and boil it with bay leaf.
