There are so many different foods out there that claim to be anti-ageing superfoods. It can be difficult to know which berries, powders and grains we actually need to help us slow the ageing process!
Although to look your best it’s about creating balance across our lifestyle… (as in exercising, not drinking too much, and eating a healthy balanced diet)… adding these anti-ageing superfoods to your diet will certainly help!
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As well as helping to rollback the clock, these anti-ageing superfoods are also packed full of goodness. From reducing the risk of cancers and heart diseases. To reducing cholesterol and blood pressure and relieving colds, migraines and gut problems.
We all know that superfoods are packed full of nutrients to keep us energised, healthy, focused and radiant for the year ahead. But adding superfoods into your diet can be quite daunting!
It’s actually a lot easier than you might expect. So take a look at our gallery and incorporate superfoods into your diet year round…
Black Pudding
Love it or loathe it – this Highland favourite has been hailed a superfood by health journalist Anucyia Victor. “Loaded with protein, potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as being practically carb free, it is expected to fly off the shelves,” she writes. “It’s also rich in iron and zinc – two minerals frequently missing from modern diets. Iron is needed to make healthy blood cells and prevent anaemia.”
Blueberries
Loaded with antioxidants which help to reduce inflammation and protect the skin, blueberries are the ultimate anti-ageing berry.
Four heaped tablespoons of blueberries make up one your 5 a day, so why not sprinkle some over your morning porridge or blitz it into a delicious smoothie?
Kale
It may not seem the most likely way to top up your tan, but tucking into a bowful of kale could help enhance your sun-kissed glow.
Dark green leafy vegetables – including kale – contain high amounts of beta carotene – which are known for their pigment-enhancing properties.
Why not add some Kale pesto to your pasta for a delicious and nutritious meal?
Find the recipe here Kale pesto
Spirulina
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that has a number of skin-boosting properties.
This superfood contains chlorophyl – this gives it’s green colour – which helps to illuminate and oxygenate skin cells.
Incorporate spirulina into your routine with the help of a daily supplement.
Freekeh
We’ve all heard of quinoa and seen all the recipes incorporating the fashionable grain. But now it’s time for quinoa to move over and make room for freekeh, a grain that is high in protein and fibre. It’s great for helping you to lose weight, because it’s good for mainting blood sugar levels and leaving you feeling fuller for longer!
How do I get it into my diet?
Try incorporating this new grain into a tasty and filling salad – check out the recipe below!
Try this tasty salad! Get the recipehere!
Lucuma fruit
Lucuma is a brightly coloured fruit from Peru and Ecuador. Oil from the fruit promotes wound healing and tissue regeneration with anti-ageing properties for the skin.
How do I get it into my diet?
Try blending it into a delicious smoothie
Get the recipe for a Lucuma smoothie by clicking here!
Lucuma Powder
Lucuma powder is a natural sweetener that is rich in antioxidants and high in fibre. It’s great to add to smoothies, yoghurt or even brownies because it won’t spike your blood sugar levels and will lower the calorie count in meals.
How do I get it into my diet?
As the taste of Lacuma Powder is similar to brown sugar, why not add two tablespoons of it to your porridge in the morning for a guilt free, healthy way to start the day?
Buy Lacuma Powder here.
Matcha
Matcha is great for boosting your concentration and endurance because it is rich in an amino acid called L-Theanine. This means if you’re planning on going for a run, have an important meeting, or just a big day ahead of you, it’s great for setting you up for success.
How do I get it into my diet?
Start your day with a metabolism boosting matcha latte.
Get the recipe for a matcha latte by clicking here.
Camu Camu Powder
This should be your go-to ingredient to strengthen your immune system. Camu Camu powder has up to 60 times more Vitamin C in it than an orange – so it’s a real savior in these cold winter months when everyone is coming down with the sniffles! It’s also great for your energy levels and for ensuring healthy eyes, gums and skin.
How do I get it into my diet?
Try mixing the powder with a fruity herbal tea – but don’t use boiling hot water as this will impair the flavour.
Buy Camu Camu Powder here.
Raw Cacao Powder
Being high in sulphur, raw cacao powder is a beauty superfood must-have, as it helps keeps your hair and nails strong and your skin clear of pimples or blemishes.
How do I get it into my diet?
Why not start the day with a delicious, energising smoothie? Mix Cacao with coconut milk for a drink that tastes more like a treat then a super food snack!
For an easy smoothie recipe using cacao powder, click here!
Birch Sap
Originating from countries such as Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Russia, Birch Sap is known to help cleanse and remove toxins from the body. Medical research has shown that drinking one glass of birch sap every day for 2-3 weeks helps to fight fatigue, distraction and depression – not bad!
How do I get it into my diet?
Give the Nordic Koivu Birch Sap Drink a try – you only need a little every so often.
Nordic Koivu Birch Sap Drink is sold at mypure.co.uk for £8.99 per bottle.
Organic Golden Berries
If you’re a vegan or vegetarian this is a must for your diet, as these tiny berries are 16% protein and high in Vitamin B.
How do I get it into my diet?
If you don’t want to eat them as they are, try making some super feel-good Golden Berry Cups – a tasty treat or perfect pudding to share with friends.
For the recipe to make these delicious looking salted chocolate cups with golden berries, click here!