8 super foods to fight weight gain and reduce stress

Rich in nutrients and vitamins, these are anti-weight gain, anti-stress and anti-aging treasures. So make sure to include these superfoods in your shopping cart and your daily meals.

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1. Spirulina, a perfect food

Characteristic:This algae has a very strong flavor and is rich in protein, iron, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. It is known for its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties.

How to use:By grinding it into powder, it will be most effective when taken orally or combined with yogurt. You can also put a few pinches in your daily dishes.

2. Cacao, a food that regulates mood and fights stress

Characteristic:It contains many mood-regulating and stress-reducing substances such as magnesium and theobromine. It is also a great stimulant and one of the richest flavonoid foods (also known as vitamin P) with antioxidant properties, which can prevent inflammation and cell damage. Dark chocolate is made from cocoa which is quite high in flavonoids.

How to use:Drink it hot (2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder in a glass of warm milk), chew it, or melt it and eat it with fruit. Or choose chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, and organic is even better.

3. Pomegranate

Characteristic:Fresh and low in calories, it is rich in vitamin C and polyphenols which are antioxidants, very helpful in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

How to use:It is delicious eaten straight or you can use it in salads or taboulés. Pomegranate juice is also a great drink.

4. Nuts rich in fatty acids

Characteristic:It provides the body with Omega 3 (an essential fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own), antioxidants, arginine (an amino acid) that helps blood circulation. Consume these energy-rich nuts without any abstinence or restriction.

How to use:Some types of cereals you can use for breakfast with fruits. Some other types of seeds you can use in salads or daily dishes.

5. Matcha Tea, a master antioxidant

Characteristic:Because matcha tea leaves are ground into a powder, they are used in their entirety. This tea contains 100 times more antioxidants than traditional green tea.

How to use:Of course you can dissolve the powder into drinks. Or you can also use the powder to make desserts like almond milk and matcha ice cream, milkshakes or smoothies.

6. Buckwheat, helps slim waist and flat stomach

Characteristic:This gluten-free pseudocereal is rich in magnesium and copper. Buckwheat contains antioxidants and prebiotics, which are food sources that promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut. It also helps lower cholesterol.

How to use:It is consumed in the form of seeds or powder, available in health foods or bio organic.

7. Anti-fatigue root

Features:Goji berries are known to be the richest in vitamin C and antioxidants, thus boosting the immune system and ideal in cases of fatigue.

How to use:Can be nibbled on or incorporated into desserts and salads. Eating about two handfuls a day is very healthy.

8. Chia seeds, good for the intestines

Characteristic:A superior source of Omega-3 fatty acids, these nuts help reduce cardiovascular risk and facilitate the movement of food along the digestive tract.

How to use:You can garnish cakes or smoothies with chia seeds, or sprinkle them on salads.

According to Family & Society