Superfoods are those main ingredients that super-fuel our bodies. We’ve been told time and time again that nuts, fish, leafy greens, and more all contribute to the kind of stamina that’ll have you feeling alive during those 9 a.m. meetings.
But what about the foods that are often forgotten—yet still belong in that very same conversation? Want to know the secret to glowing skin, luscious locks, and strong nails? The real heroes might be sadly sitting in your pantry, overlooked and underestimated.
What is Superfood?
Superfood is exactly how it sounds. They are nutritious foods that give off super powers. Only slightly kidding, these foods when balanced into a consistent diet will have you feeling more energized throughout the day. You’ll actually get up and start to push yourself to make those chia seed puddings that are all the craze.
Dark Chocolate
As one gets older, you begin to throw away your childish ideologies around dark chocolate. In dark chocolate there’s this richness in every bite that feels more cocoa forward. It’s not only tasty, but high in flavanols!
What is flavanols?
Flavanols act as antioxidants, which means they can neutralize harmful molecules that lead to diseases and the visible signs of aging.
Don’t let anyone shame you from, every now and again ,eating that high cocoa content, light sugared chocolate bar. Next time anyone makes a sly comment remind them that regular consumption actually leads to a happier heart. Now, overly processed chocolate bars with added fats and sugars don’t offer what a delicious dark chocolate bar does.
Canned Beans
Usually, when we think of canned foods, we picture high sodium and some murky, questionable liquid. But canned beans? Total game changer. They’re an affordable plant-based protein packed with fiber and minerals—and they make a perfect sidekick to your main dish.
Beans aren’t just for stuffing inside burritos (though, yes please). They hold their own. Try them seasoned and sautéed, tossed into salads, or even blended into a dip. An extremely underrated protein.
Pumpkin Seeds
No, I’m not talking pumpkin spice lattes—though I’ll fully admit I’m definitely guilty of snapping pics with my nails done, Starbucks frappuccino in hand.
Pumpkin seeds are the real MVP. They’re loaded with magnesium, zinc, protein, and healthy fats. You can eat them roasted like pistachios (minus the shell struggle), and they’re way more than just a powder to sneak into your cookie dough.
Pumpkin seeds and cinnamon might scream Halloween—but what if you found a way to make your insides scream…in a good, glowing-skin, balanced-hormones kind of way?
These quiet superfoods might not be flashy, but they’re exactly what your body’s been craving.
