7 superfoods to add to your diet today

Set kale and coconut water aside, these are some of the best superfoods you should be adding to your daily meals today.

These superfoods are full of beneficial elements, are low in calories and are extremely tasty.

Here are some popular superfoods you can add to your diet now. To know more.

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1. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is widely known as a superfood.

Coconut oil contains saturated fats and they are known to have different effects on the body than other dietary fats.

For example, our body processes medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) into high energy or ketones and can encourage fat burning.

Coconut oil can also protect against skin allergies such as eczema and dry hair. Simply put some on your skin or scalp and leave it on to help boost hydration levels.

California Gold Nutrition

S$28.14 at iHerb

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2. Camu camu powder

This berry native to the Amazon rainforest, camu camu or Myrciaria dubia, is commonly found in supplement form in pill, juice, or powder form. It is said to be rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects the body’s cells from free radical damage.

Fresh camu camu berries have a tart taste, so they are commonly found in supplement form such as powders, pills, or juice.

Navitas Organics, organic Camu powder

S$26.63 at iHerb

3. Cocoa powder

Cacao (Theobroma cacao) was once considered sacred by the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

This “food of the gods” is a delicious and nutritious superfood packed with naturally occurring compounds like caffeine and theobromine, and phytonutrients like polyphenol flavanols.

NOW Foods, Real Food, Organic Raw Cacao Powder

S$15.25 at iHerb

4. Spirulina powder

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a blue-green algae that contains natural nutrients such as protein, phycocyanin, chlorophyll and carotenoids.

This superfood is one of the most nutritious and concentrated food sources in the world.

California Gold Nutrition, Organic Spirulina

S$1.37 S$5.92 at iHerb

NOW Foods Certified Organic Spirulina Powder

S$46.80 at iHerb

5. Blueberries

Blueberries are a fruit that originated in North America, but are now grown commercially all over the world, thanks to their goodness.

They are known to have beneficial plant compounds and contain several vitamins with antioxidants.

Eden Foods, organic and dried blueberries

S$29.93 at iHerb

6. Organic Wheatgrass Powder

Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Wheatgrass consumption has roots in the health movements that began in the 1930s and has maintained its popularity over the years as a staple of juice bars, health-focused restaurants, and healthy home kitchens.

Navitas Organics Organic Wheatgrass Juice Powder

S$26.74 at iHerb

7. Organic chia seeds

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) have been revered for thousands of years as a versatile food and traditional remedy.

Chia is the Mayan word for strength and is consumed for sustainable energy and stamina because they are a nutrient-rich source of soluble and insoluble fiber, plant omegas, and protein.

Mamma Chia, organic white chia seeds

S$10.91 at iHerb

Organic Traditions, sprouted chia and flaxseed powder

S$22.67 at iHerb

This content was produced in partnership with iHerb in 2022.

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