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Superfoods for Summer ☀

Summer is here… well almost. Yes, it’s that time of year again when we begin our frantic exercise regimes determined that we will get in tip top shape before the sun arrives.

We all know that losing weight or becoming toned is a marriage of both exercise and diet. This week, Lindsay Davidson Podiatry would like to share with you 5 Superfoods to help make you super fit.

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Green Tea

Ok, Ok, I know this is technically a drink but it works. Green Tea is proven to:

Speed up your metabolism (and the speed at which you burn calories)

Reduce Cholesterol

Reduce Blood Pressure

Reduce Water Retention

Detoxify the Body

Suppress food cravings

Increase your energy

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Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato is one of the healthiest foods to include in your diet:

High Fiber Content helping you to stay fuller for longer

Lower calories than ordinary potatoes

Vitamins A, B and C

Carbohydrates that provide a great source of energy

Potassium to protect your heart, maintain water balance and contribute to smooth muscle functions

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Pomegranates

Pomegranates offer a great immunity booster and are packed with potassium. Potassium is a nutrient essential for energy production and protection of your heart. UCLA studies also show the antioxidants found in pomegranates are a great preventative measure against breast cancer/ prostate cancer.

Other benefits include:

Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Lessen Symptoms of Diarrhoea

Reduce Cholesterol

Control Your Weight

Fight Cell Damage

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Spinach

Raw Spinach not only makes a delicious salad but offers an array of health benefits including:

Spinach is an anti-inflammatory helping with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine headaches and asthma

Containing lutein, Spinach can protect against eye diseases such as age-related cataracts.

Spinach Offers an excellent source of iron, a component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to all body cells and provides great energy.

Spinach contributes to a healthy nervous system and brain function

Packed with vitamins A,K,B and C, spinach is a great addition to any summer diet

Helps Strengthen Bones

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Berries

↪ All berries ↩

Berries:

Are a great Source of Antioxidants

Contain phytochemicals a flavonoids that may help prevent cancer.

Helps blood flow to the skin

Helps Combat Ageing

Supports mental acuity and concentration

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How About You?

What is your Superfood for Summer?

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