In addition to its flavorful taste and rich and creamy texture, this fruit (yep, it is indeed a fruit!) is loaded with antioxidants and can help you lower your bad cholesterol. Whether you eat it in a salad, spread on toast, or even by the spoonful… your body will thank you!
Broccoli
Your parents were right to insist you finish your broccoli! This lovely flowered vegetable holds calcium and potassium, which are good for your bones, as well as sulforaphane, which helps produce enzymes that fight carcinogenic substances.
Dark chocolate
We know you're dying to add the item "chocolate" to your grocery list! And knowing that consuming 2 ounces a day (80% cocoa minimum) lowers your risk of a heart attack by 10%, you can finally say, "I need my dose of chocolate"!
Garlic
Garlic doesn't just keep away vampires! Consume six cloves or more per week and you'll be lowering your risk of developing colon, stomach, and prostate cancers.
Spinach
Iron, protein, vitamins K, C, B9, B, and E, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, zinc… It's quite impressive what these simple leaves have packed into their modest 23 calories per 4 ounces. It's not surprising that Popeye liked it so much! If you don't love the taste, try it in a smoothie!
Greek yogurt
With the thousand and one flavors that exist these days, you can't possibly exit the grocery store without your tub of Greek yogurt! When consumed regularly, it will strengthen your immune system, improve digestion, and if you have any left over (impossible!), you can even substitute it for butter in some desserts!
Frozen fruit
Contrary to popular belief, frozen fruit is no less nutritious than fresh fruit. Plus, it is often cheaper, lasts longer, and can be used in all sorts of recipes. You can add it to your smoothies, pancake batter, cereal, or create homemade flavored water!
Ginger
Add ginger to your cart! Although its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant features should alone appeal to you, wait until you taste the delicious flavor it will add to your recipes!