Blueberries
Blueberries are a highly-regarded fruit, with their impressive antioxidant content being their main claim to fame. They are a healthy food choice, with a cup of blueberries containing 14% of your recommended daily fiber intake and only around 85 calories. It’s no surprise that people have been enjoying blueberries for over 13,000 years, given their delicious taste and numerous health benefits.
Whether you enjoy them as a standalone snack, toss them in a salad, or add them to your favorite baked goods, blueberries are an excellent choice for a tasty and nutritious treat. So next time you’re looking for a healthy snack option, reach for a handful of blueberries and enjoy all the benefits they have to offer.
Beetroot
Beetroot, with its deep purple roots, is a highly versatile vegetable that can be eaten in a variety of ways. It can be boiled, roasted, or eaten raw, either on its own or in combination with other salad vegetables, simply by adding a squeeze of lemon and drizzling some olive oil. A significant portion of beetroot’s commercial production is processed into boiled and sterilized beets, or pickled. In Eastern Europe, beet soup, such as borscht, is a popular dish, while in Indian cuisine, chopped, cooked, spiced beet is a common side dish.
Aside from being a notoriously stubborn stain, beetroot is packed with essential minerals, nutrients, and water content, making it an ideal ingredient for a healthy juice. Beets are a rich source of manganese and magnesium, which help regulate blood sugar levels and support muscle and nerve function. In fact, raw beetroot is 88% water, 10% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and less than 1% fat. A 100-gram serving of beetroot contains approximately 40 kilocalories, making it a low-calorie, nutrient-rich food that is perfect for anyone looking to eat healthily.
