Lutho Pasiya lutho.pasiya@inl.co.za DURING summer it is vital to eat a healthy diet to stay fit and cool.
Certain food items should be consumed, such as those that help in hydration, while avoiding others that induce heat and dehydration.
With the help of health and wellness expert, Maria Ascencao, we outline why you should include super-foods in your diet this summer.
Superfoods are packed with minerals, antioxidants and vitamins and include kale, blueberries, and beetroot.
Ascencao says superfoods are exceptionally nutrient-dense foods.
She says they are usually high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which can help prevent disease, lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, help improve immunity and decrease inflammation.
No single superfood can provide all the nutrition, health benefits, and energy needed to nourish the body. However,…