New Delhi: Having a healthy body is all about feeling great, having more energy and keeping a balanced diet. However, in a culture centered around computers, travelling and targets, it's no wonder that health seems to take a backseat.
In order to gain health and fitness, one needs a proper diet regiment that should consist of superfoods. The term “superfoods” is often used for those well known and commonly eaten foods that contain the most valuable nutrients to fulfill your daily energy needs. Here's our list of five of them that promote health and weight loss through their nutritional value.
Apple
There's a reason why Apple is number one on superfoods list for weight loss. It is probably one of the most versatile and easily available foods in the market that is nutrient- and fiber-rich and which can be used in everything from beverages to deserts. Low-calorie and full of fiber, apples help maintain your blood-sugar level, and is ideal on-the-go low-calorie snack. According to the Food Standards Code, sodium level in a low sodium food must be less than 120 mgs per 100 grams. An Apple can be part of your low-sodium diet as one medium apple contains nearly no sodium while providing almost 4g of fiber. Apples also contain some vitamin A, potassium and vitamin C.
