Whether you’re going through an injury recovery program with the help of a physical therapist or you’re working with one of our specialists to become a healthier version of yourself, these methods will only be one portion of your total wellness plan. Odds are your doctor will also talk about working to improve your health in other aspects of your life to get the most out of your therapy plan. One area they’ll be sure to cover is your nutrition.
If you want to really improve your diet so that your body has access to plenty of essential vitamins and nutrients, you should look to add more superfoods to your diet. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five superfoods that can help to enhance your current recovery program.
The Benefits Of Superfoods
When added correctly to a comprehensive rejuvenation and wellness program, superfoods can help your body get plenty of key nutrients that aid in bodily processes. However, superfoods are not an adequate substitute for regular exercise and treatments. There’s nothing that you can eat that will give you muscles like Popeye, and if you only tweak your diet but don’t take any other measures to improve your health, odds are you’re not going to see any noteworthy changes. Eating more superfoods will only really help if you are committed to becoming healthier in other aspects of your life, which is why they are a great compliment to therapies like whole body photobiomodulation or Class IV laser therapy.
A “superfood” has a high nutrient density and limited calories. Besides being packed with key vitamins and minerals, superfoods are also full of antioxidants, which are natural molecules that occur in foods that help to neutralize free radicals in our body. Free radicals are natural byproducts of energy production that can cause our body to function less efficiently. Antioxidant-rich foods can decrease or reverse the effects of these free radicals, helping to improve the health of your cells and your body as a whole, but again you need to pair these foods with active interventions for best results.
Some superfoods that you can add to your diet to provide your body with more essential nutrients include:
- Berries – Acai berries, blueberries and cranberries, are packed with a range of healthy vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants that are crucial to a number of bodily processes.
- Tea – Tea is considered a superfood because it can help our bodies in a few different ways. Low in calories, high in antioxidants and a great hydration source, green, black and white tea are great substitutes for drinks like coffee or sugary sodas.
- Leafy Green Veggies – There’s a reason Popeye turned to spinach when he wanted muscles, because spinach and other dark, green leafy vegetables have plenty of nutritional value. Spinach, kale and Swiss chard are three of the best superfoods in this group.
- Salmon – Salmon and other fatty fish are superfoods because they have a high omega-3 fatty acid content, which can help lower cholesterol and address some of the underlying causes of high blood pressure.
- Nuts – Finally, munch on some nuts if you’re craving a snack in the afternoon. Nuts are full of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, and the majority of the fats in nuts come from heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
If you add these superfoods to your comprehensive wellness program, we’re confident that your body will have the foundation to achieve the improvements you seek. For more information, or for help pursuing a rejuvenation program of your own, reach out to the team at HyperCharge Clinics today at (952) 600-5429.