Not only in weight loss circles, superfoods are hugely popular among health enthusiasts as well because these foods supply a great deal of nutrients in a limited quantity. Such nutritionally-dense food contain high amounts of vitamins, antioxidants, protein, fiber, and minerals. Importantly, it’s not realistic to pin lots of expectations on superfoods when it comes to weight loss or to treat medical conditions; however, with their rich value, they do boost weight loss efforts and improve overall health. However, a lot of internationally-acclaimed superfoods such as acai berries, kale, seaweed, are too exotic and out-of-reach for a lot of people in India. Also, we should give a lot of importance to locally available foods because they tend to retain their nutritional value much better. While we may bicker the lack of certain superfoods such as kale or nori sheets in India, we often overlook the abundant amount of nutritious produce available in India. So, in this post, we would list down 14 Indian Alternatives for International Superfoods. Read on
14 Indian Alternatives for International Superfoods:
1. Foxtail Millet instead of Quinoa: Both quinoa and foxtail millet are gluten free and rich in nutrients, fiber. Additionally, this millet is rich in iron, antioxidants, and regulates blood sugar.
2. Sabja seeds/Flaxseeds instead of Chia Seeds: Chia and sabja look the same and belong to the same mint family, but chia seeds score well in their omega-3 fatty acid content. ...