10 Superfoods to include in your diet

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Did you know that most people’s New Year’s resolutions are health related – from resolving to exercise more and eat better, to deciding to lose weight and stop smoking? But the statistics also suggest that one in three people who make resolutions have ditched their promises by the end of January. And who can blame them? Making life-altering changes can be hard, especially under the additional stress that can come with a new year.

A great way you can ensure that your health goals are met is by adding the following superfoods to your diet. These foods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease as well as being great energy boosters, allowing you to put that extra effort into your exercise regime.

Read on to find out which foods are considered super, what health benefits they offer, and how to fit them into your diet.

Above: One medium stalk of broccoli contains more than the daily recommended dose for two essential bone-building nutrients - vitamin K and vitamin C. Cooking broccoli in the microwave retains 90% of its nutrients, where boiling or steaming only retains 66%.

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