There are a lot of different types of superfoods ranging from sea vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables, berries, seeds and even roots. This is a list of fruits and vegetables considered superfoods with some of their intrinsic benefits.
Blueberries
Blueberry antioxidant properties are well known. Antioxidants from fruits, vegetables and other sources are necessary to maintain cell health and enhanced immune function. Blueberries might possibly be one of the healthiest foods on the planet. The only word of caution regarding blueberries is that they contain sugar. If you sit down and eat a large helping of blueberries you can also consume a lot of sugar.
Blueberries are believed to boost memory, act as an anti-inflammatory, improve brain function, reduce the risks of cancer, reduce cholesterol and improve heart function, have anti-aging benefits, and much more.
Some common superfood drink products that contain blueberries:
Pomegranates
Pomegranates (Punica granatum aka Grenadier), an antioxidant rich food, and a favorite fruit and healthy snack dating from antiquity, are increasingly proving to be a beneficial superfood. The plant grows naturally in the Middle East and Japan, and subsequently, cultivated in the fertile islands of the Caribbean Sea. Used medically for millennia (archaeological evidence dates cultivation in Israel and the Levant to at least 5,000 years ago), this plant provides antioxidant benefits, nutrients, and has multiple medical uses.
Medicinal uses for pomegranates, historical, indicate nutritional benefits and as a remedy for treating diarrhea, excessive perspiring, fevers and recurrent fevers, sore throats, and as an astringent. Parts of the plant that are frequently used include the bark, rind, and fruit seeds.
Onions
Onions (Allium cepa and Allium species), the onion family and related superfoods including garlic and leeks have a wide range of nutritional and health benefits. Besides possible blood sugar control (natural) for diabetics, being a natural, very good source of 
daily fiber and natural sugars, the health benefits of the onion family are generally well-known, medical uses dating back thousands of years.
Some of the main medical benefits of onions include use as disinfectants (sulphur content), as a diuretic, anti-emetic, stimulant, expectorant, and even to fight colds. Onions also contain an important nutrient – selenicem.
Broccoli
Broccoli is an amazing superfood that contains phytonutrients, Vitamin C and other important nutrients needed daily for vibrant health. Broccoli along with other green leafy vegetables, fruits and particularly tomatoes are known to prevent the onset of several diseases as well as reducing overall risk for cancer (particularly in men).
Broccoli is loaded with antioxidants and is widely known to be a proven disease fighter. It is linked to helping prevent prostate cancer, reducing blood pressure, contains anti-aging properties and much more. It is best to eat broccoli raw to preserve the phytonutrients.
Some common superfood drink products that contain broccoli:
Cranberries
Phenols are phenomenal and cranberries are chock-full of them. Phenols are chemicals that help to lower the oxidation of the bad-guy LDL cholesterol. Cranberries may posses some of the highest phenol-content of any plant. Studies have shown that the proanthocyanidins (I know, big word) in cranberries can help protect against urinary tract infections, by preventing bacteria from causing infection.
Cranberries, like their berry-patch relatives blueberries, strawberries and raspberries are loaded with antioxidants and other healthy nutrients. So don’t just think of cranberries as a side dish on Thanksgiving. These little guys pack a big nutritional punch!
Cranberries help prevent cancer, are a tremendous source of antioxidants for enhanced immune function, they help digestion, the urinary tract, are heart-healthy, posses anti-aging properties and more.
This list of fruits and vegetables considered superfoods should become a daily part of your life to achieve higher levels of health and energy.
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Trevor has been writing about superfood greens drinks and general nutrition sine 1995 and since has reviewed 1000’s of products that help people live happy and healthier lives.
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