30 Superfoods For Weight Loss, Muscle Growth, Energy, And Heart Health
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30 Healthy Foods With Superpowers
On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m sharing 30 superfoods for weight loss, muscle growth, energy, and heart health.
That’s right, today’s topic is about foods with superpowers.
Once I started adding these 30 superfoods to my everyday diet, I was:
- Burning body fat
- Building muscle
- Increasing my energy and focus
- Improving my overall health
You will not find any refined or overly processed foods on this list.
All 30 superfoods listed below, are real foods, with superpowers to help:
- Turn on your fat burning switch to lose weight faster
- Build muscle
- Increase energy
- Improve heart health
- Lower inflammation in your body
- Skyrocket your metabolism
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Without further ado, let’s dive into the 30 superfoods for weight loss, muscle growth, energy, and heart health.
30 Superfoods For Weight Loss, Muscle Growth, Energy, And Heart Health
To make it easy to search the list for specific superfoods, I’ve ordered the list alphabetically.
1. Asparagus
Asparagus is rich in:
- Antioxidants
- Vitamins
- Minerals
It also helps reduce and flush out excess water weight.
2. Avocado
Avocado is full of healthy monounsaturated fat.
It also helps you eliminate body fat.
3. Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic vinegar:
- Is rich in antioxidants
- Helps balance blood sugar levels
It’s also a staple in our homemade salad dressings.
4. Bananas
Bananas are a nutrient dense fruit that is filled with vitamins and minerals.
It is also classified as a prebiotic food to help improve gut health.
5. Grass Fed Beef
Grass fed beef is:
- High in muscle building and hunger fighting protein
- Rich in numerous vitamins and minerals
- A healthy source of omega 3 fat
6. Berries
Berries are:
- Filled with antioxidants
- High in vitamins and minerals
They can also help speed up recovery post workout.
7. Black Pepper
Black pepper is one of the fat burning spices I shared in this video post.
It also helps:
- Reduce inflammation
- Improve digestion
8. Organic Bison
Bison is a fat burning protein high in:
- Healthy omega 3 fats
- CLA
- Vitamins
- Minerals
9. Broccoli
Do I really need to tell you to eat your broccoli?
Broccoli is filled with vitamins, minerals, and a whole lot of other superpowers.
10. Cabbage
Cabbage is one of the cruciferous vegetables that can help detoxify the body and help men reduce the risk of getting man boobs.
11. Cherries
Cherries are high in:
- Antioxidants
- Vitamins
- Minerals
They also are a delicious snack.
12. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is another fat burning spice as it helps moderate blood sugar levels.
13. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps:
- Decrease inflammation in the body
- Balance blood sugar levels
14. Coffee
Coffee is rich in antioxidants to help reduce the risk of:
- Disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
It also can also improve performance in the gym and increase mental focus.
15. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is high in antioxidants to help reduce the risk of:
- Disease, including the number one killer, heart disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
It can also help improve brain function.
16. Eggs
Whole Eggs are:
- A full complete protein source
- A healthy source of fat
- Filled with nutrients, especially in the yolk
17. Cold Water Fish
The following cold water fish contain a high dose of healthy EPA and DHA omega 3 fats:
- Salmon
- Anchovies
- Sardines
- Mackerel
If you refuse to eat anchovies and sardines, supplement with a high quality fish oil.
I use this omega 3 fish oil from Nordic Naturals.
18. Ginger
Ginger is another one of my favorite fat burning spices.
This spice is also anti-inflammatory that is high in antioxidants.
19. Green Leafy Vegetables
The following green leafy vegetables are nature’s multivitamin:
- Chard
- Spinach
- Arugula
- Romaine
Do I need to really say any more?
Eat your greens.
20. Mushrooms
As a kid, I never used to like eating mushrooms, however I now eat them all the time.
Mushrooms are known to:
- Improve immunity
- Help reduce the risk of cancer
21. Nuts
The following nuts are great for snacking, as they are filled with numerous micronutrients, as well as hunger crushing healthy fats:
- Almonds
- Brazil nuts
- Cashews
- Macadamias
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
22. Onions
Onions are great for your gut health as they are another form of prebiotic with anti-inflammatory properties.
23. Poultry
Chicken and turkey contain a full balanced amino acid profile, which makes it a great muscle building protein.
24. Scallions
Scallions provide the same benefits as onions.
25. Stevia
Stevia is a plant based natural sweetener that may help increase insulin sensitivity, and tastes great.
26. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are loaded with:
- Antioxidants
- Fiber
- Vitamins
- Minerals
They are also my go-to post workout meal carbohydrate source.
27. Tea
Tea, especially green tea and yerba mate tea, are high in antioxidants and helps promote fat loss.
28. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and is great addition to any salad.
29. Whey Or Egg White Protein Powder
Whey or egg white protein powder is a supplement to help repair, build, and recover quickly after your intense workouts.
We use this brand of whey protein isolate and egg white protein from Earth Nutri.
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30. Red Wine
Red wine is rich in antioxidants via the resveratrol.
It can also help:
- Lower stress
- Cancer risk
- Improve insulin sensitivity
There you have it Live Lean Nation.
These are just 30 superfoods for weight loss, muscle growth, energy, and heart health.
Of course there are many others, especially water.
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Brad Gouthro is the founder of Live Lean TV, a media company focused on helping men and women “Live Lean” 365 days a year. Brad’s programs and content have helped millions of people all over the world learn how to get in shape, and more importantly, sustain it for life.
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