10 Foods You Should Eat But Don’t

And A Berry On Top

Registered dietitian Nancy Copperman, MS, RD, CDN, explains that berries are so special in the world of nutrition due to their high levels of phytochemicals – naturally occurring nutrients that help protect cells from damage.

Berries like acai, raspberry, cranberry, and blueberry, routinely make superfood lists for their high fiber and antioxidant levels.

In fact, researchers in a study of 72 middle-aged people discovered that “eating just under a cup of mixed berries daily for eight weeks was associated with increased levels of “good” HDL cholesterol and lowered blood pressure”.

Those are pretty fantastic results for such a sweet treat.

So when I heard about a new berry that also promised incredible health benefits, I couldn’t be more excited.

9. Buffaloberry

The what berry?

According to a study in the Journal of Food Science, buffaloberries may be the next “superfruit”.

Buffaloberries are red berries about the size of currants that have a slightly sour taste and loads of fiber.

Their characteristic red skin is due to their lycopene content. We know lycopene as the antioxidant that lowers the risk of developing certain types of cancers. Researchers claim that the lycopene in buffaloberries is “high in comparison to tomatoes”.

Additionally, the antioxidant levels of buffaloberry “compared favourably to fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and elderberries”.

Wow. How have I let something this awesome escape my knowledge?

Final Thoughts

As I sit here and look at this list, I have to ask myself why we’ve all been in the dark about so many of these foods. The health benefits are certainly not something to be ignored.

None of these ingredients are expensive, and we already use some of them in our normal everyday life, so why has it taken so long to praise them?

Ok, many of them are a little weird, sure, but could we get past that for the sake of nutrition and clean eating?

I bet if celebrities started endorsing grasshoppers for breakfast instead of meal replacement shakes, the public would be more willing and eager to hop on board.

The truth is, we should be our body’s best advocate and seek out healthy foods to explore on our own. And I’m definitely going to start eating some of these.

Which healthy, strange food are you most excited to try? Share your thoughts with me in the comments!