Our Indian superfoods can easily take over the foreign market with adequate promotional and marketing efforts!
Superfoods are useful in our quest for a lean
body and a healthy lifestyle. These low-calorie, high-nutritional-content superfoods, such as quinoa, strawberries, kale, and chia seeds, have gained massive popularity on the internet due to their nutritional worth. But can these superfoods genuinely help you? Before you splurge on pricey imported foods, you should be aware of the requirements of your body and how the health and fitness journey works. So, stay with us till the end because this blog is going to be a real eye opener for you!
What's all the fuss about these foreign foods?
You buy expensive strawberries from the market in the hopes of getting essential nutrients for the well-being of your body. But have you considered that these imported foods may lose their nutritional value during the extended procedure of long-distance transportation? Furthermore, our bodies are best adapted to our local food products. The kind of food we've been eating for generations—regionally grown products—has the best ability to protect us from unwanted ailments and strengthen our immunity. When marketing gimmicks and influencers have mostly convinced us of the superiority of imported food items, we have local alternatives that work wonders for our bodies!
Indian Gooseberries
A 100g serving of strawberries contains around 58 mg of vitamin C. A 100g serving of Indian gooseberry contains around 450 mg of vitamin C. Indian gooseberries are a fantastic source of fibre and antioxidants, which have the ability to stimulate and improve our body's immune system. Indian gooseberries are high in antioxidants and can help reverse the visible signs of ageing on the skin. While they have a more pungent flavour and are not as sweet as strawberries, you may incorporate Amla juice into your green smoothie to reap the benefits of these locally grown gems!
Dalia
Quinoa has become well known for its ability to provide optimal nutritional output while being low in calories. While most of our celebrities frequently discuss how they incorporate Quinoa into their everyday diets, Dalia is often neglected! However, these locally grown superfoods are also low in calories and high in protein, making them ideal for anyone on a strict fitness regimen.
Basil seeds
The wildly famous breakfast chia pudding or chia smoothie has made us believe in the superpowers of these small seeds. We've seen how global stars have been cheering for Chia on social media. Basil seeds, on the other hand, get less attention. Despite their identical appearances, they do not receive equal love! Basil seeds are mostly used in drinks. It is high in fibre as well as iron and magnesium. Consuming soaked basil seeds on a regular basis can aid in weight loss and blood sugar regulation.
