Most “superfoods” and supplement elixirs are overhyped and not worthy of your attention.
But there are some real, whole foods and drinks that deliver outsized health benefits. Here are 8 to include in your daily diet:
1. Coffee
If you can tolerate caffeine, starting your day with coffee can power up your mind and body. Drinking 3–5 cups of coffee daily has been associated with a decreased risk of dementia by 65% and Alzheimer’s disease by 64%. Coffee helps you live longer, too.
2. Green Tea
I like to say coffee in the am + green tea in the pm = recipe for health. Green tea has lower caffeine content than coffee, so it’s a better option for later in the day. EGCG, the primary antioxidant in green tea, has been shown to protect against cancer.
3. Dark Leafy Greens
Dark leafy greens are the king of all vegetables. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but low in calories. Leafy greens help support immune function, gut health, brain health, increased blood flow, reduced blood pressure, and can even help you prevent cancer. Load up on kale, collard greens, arugula, swiss chard, spinach, beet greens, cabbage, and other leafy greens. Consuming a big salad every day is associated with the brain being 11 years younger.
