When you are walking through the grocery store, you may not look at certain foods as healing ingredients. For example, you don’t look at a head of broccoli and think that it is high blood pressure medication. It could be, though. There are many foods, which have the abilities to help remedy a variety of health conditions.
Eating certain plant-based foods can help naturally heal the body. Most Americans consume foods that are not conducive to overall health, or the ratio of healthy foods to unhealthy foods is so out of proportion that the healthy food doesn’t even do anything for the body. Making more of an effort to eat plant-based foods can do wonders for your health. Next time you are in the grocery store, buy these superfoods.
Avocados
Not only are avocados rich in fiber and monounsaturated fats (the good kind), they are also full of potassium, omega-3s, and magnesium. Some research has shown that avocados help to reduce cholesterol levels, which helps to reduce your risk of heart disease. Additionally, avocado oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate arthritis pain.
Spinach
This mighty green veggie helps to make your body strong. Spinach can help to lower blood pressure, help improve cognitive health, and it is a great source of iron. In case you didn’t know, eating spinach can help protect your eyes from macular degeneration and it can help to inhibit certain cancers from growing in the body.
Cranberries
You should be eating cranberries on more occasions than Thanksgiving. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants that help to heal damaged cells. They also contain compounds that work to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Steel Cut Oats
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast staple that is rich in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion. Just make sure that you use steel cut oats instead of quick, instant, or flavored oatmeal because none of them have health benefits. Steel cut oats can help stabilize blood sugar levels, and an oatmeal bath can help benefit those with psoriasis, dermatitis, or rashes.
Kiwis
Kiwis actually contain more vitamin C than oranges. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that helps to fight free radicals in the body. Additionally, this antioxidant works to nourish skin cells and boost collagen production.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil has been a featured ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is one of the healthiest diets on the planet. Not only does olive oil contain beneficial omega-3s, but it also contains heart-healthy compounds that can help to lower your risk of stroke or high blood pressure. You can also massage your scalp with it to hydrate your scalp and condition your hair.
Apple Cider Vinegar
If you need help balancing your pH levels or boosting your metabolism, raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar is what you need. Apple cider vinegar can even help to soothe symptoms of psoriasis or eczema. You can put some apple cider vinegar in a tub of lukewarm water to help neutralize your skin’s pH level.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
