8 Nutrient-Rich Foods You Must Have

In the last few years, we have adapted to a kind of lifestyle which has reduced our physical and mental strength. Food plays an important role in determining how healthy your body will remain in the long run. Unfortunately, we have adapted to a very unhealthy lifestyle which mostly contains packaged and frozen foods items. Junk food risks the casualty of heart stroke and increases cholesterol levels. Also the lifespan of an average person reduces. Eliminating junk food at once would not help. Your body needs to get habituated to the process. Slowly introduce healthy food in your diet. Following are the list of foods which are loaded with healthy nutrients.

1. Chia seeds
Chia seeds are rich in nutrients. They are full of Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fibre, calcium and iron. Chia seeds are easy to incorporate into your diet. Plus chia seeds help you lose weight, lowers your risk of heart diseases and blood sugar levels and also high in protein.

You can mix chia seeds with smoothies and juices and also while eating oats.

2. Flax seeds
Flax seeds have good fats which improve heart health. It also consists of Omega-3 fatty acids. It reduces the risk of cancer, improves cholesterol, lowers blood pressure and is high in protein. It is good for your skin and helps in digestion.

You can add flax seeds whole or ground into your morning cereals. You can also add a teaspoon of ground flaxseeds in mayonnaise and mustard to have it with a sandwich. Add them while baking cookies and cakes.

3. Broccoli
It is rich in vitamin K and C. It consists of folic acid, fibre and helps in building collagen in our body. it contributes to healing cuts, wounds and improves digestive health.

Broccoli is a vegetable it can be easily added into your daily meals.

4. Walnut
Eating walnuts has proved to improve hair and good for our skin. Including walnuts in your diet can improve heart health and lowers blood pressure.

Walnuts can be included in smoothies and taken while having breakfast

5. Avocado
This fruit has been a nutritious supplement in a lot of healthy recipes. It mostly consists of healthy fats, fibre, potassium, Vitamin B6 and vitamin C. It helps in the production of folic acid which boost your mood and hair growth.

Can have it as a fruit, a thick smoothie or just add the avocado pulp wherever you feel it fits!

6.Almonds
Almonds are rich in fats, fibre, protein, magnesium and Vitamin E.
It helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. The best time to have almonds is early in the morning. It is a great substitute for Vegans as they can also grind the almonds and drink its milk instead of cow's milk.

7. Kiwi
Kiwi is a delicious fruit which consists of Vitamin K and E. It helps in the generation of Folate. It contains Potassium and is filled in Antioxidants.

Kiwi is known to improve immunity, help in better digestion, deals with asthma problems, controls diabetes and induces better sleep.

8. Beetroot
Beetroot is a nutritious and a healthy vegetable which should be included in your diet. Beetroot is low in Calories, helps generate folic acid in our bodies and rich in Vitamin C. Beetroot lowers blood pressure and helps improve athletic performance.

Add it in your sandwich or in your bowl full of salads.
These are easily accessible and a great choice for beginners who aren't aware of how to start with a healthy diet and healthy lifestyles. These foods are also a good source and a substitute for those people who are new to being Vegan as these foods are rich in proteins and nutrients that sometimes lack in a vegan diet.

And lastly, Be Fit and Stay Healthy!