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The 5 Most Nutrient-Dense Foods You Can Eat

Andrew Merle

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There really are some superfoods out there.

Certain foods have the tremendous ability to power and heal your body, and should be consumed regularly for optimal health.

The below 5 foods all produce numerous health benefits, including improved brain function, reduced inflammation in the body, and lower levels of anxiety and stress.

These are benefits that will improve the lives of just about everyone. Especially when you consider anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, inflammation is linked with nearly every major disease, and Alzheimer’s is on the rise throughout the world.

1. Green Leafy Vegetables

Leafy greens are the king of the vegetable kingdom. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but low in calories. Some of the nutrients naturally found in leafy greens include vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, nitrates, lutein, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium. These nutrients help support healthy immune function, eye health, gut health, brain health, increased blood flow, reduced blood pressure, and can even help you prevent cancer. So load up on kale, collard greens, arugula, swiss chard, spinach, beet greens, cabbage, and other leafy greens. Aim for a variety of leafy greens to reap the maximum…

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