These 4 superfoods are scientifically proven to boost your health

Dig in Pour on the honey and pass the tumeric! by Jennifer Walter Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: June 7, 2021

Shutterstock There are foods, and then there are super foods. These aptly-named snacks have properties that give the body a natural boost.

But what gives superfoods their superpowers? On Monday, researchers presented new findings at a conference all about nutrition. Their research reveals the hidden strengths of four foods you may want to eat more often.

4. Mangoes Kiri Mioki via Giphy

Shutterstock Though mangoes contain quite a bit of sugar , they’re also loaded with vitamins and fiber.

Researchers from San Diego State University found snacking on mangoes might be a good way to lower inflammation and glucose levels.

Shutterstock In the study trial, a group of participants who were obese ate mangoes for 12 weeks. Their glucose and inflammation levels dropped, compared to participants eating low-fat cookies for the same amount of time.

Shutterstock We’ve long known about honey’s anti-inflammatory benefits.

Shutterstock Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln probed the sticky substance to find out what makes it so good at calming irritation.

Shutterstock They found honey is host to nanoparticles that activate enzymes in the body that fight inflammation.

2. Cinnamon west elm via Giphy

Shutterstock This spicy bark was already known to help lower cholesterol , but new research shows it's just one of many spices that can give your body this boost in particular.

1. Tumeric #Foodloversunite via Giphy

Shutterstock Just like cinnamon, this spice has also been shown to lower cholesterol.

Shutterstock And in general, new research shows adding more spices and herbs to your diet can also help lower blood pressure .

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These 4 superfoods are scientifically proven to boost your health

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