Black garlic and lean beef make 2024 superfoods

Health experts have revealed the superfoods we’ll all be eating in 2024.

The health and nutrition experts from Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood.com have identified the nine superfoods Britons should be adding to their diet in 2024.

From the unusual to regular supermarket staples, they’ve looked at why these foods and drinks are labelled as superfoods, and the benefits they’ll bring.

Among the food items they’re suggesting we add to our weekly shop are Greek yoghurt, lean beef and honey.

Other more unusual items include kefir, turmeric and black garlic.

Ashleigh Tosh from Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood.com said: “Lots of foods get labelled as superfoods and we’ve picked out those which we’ll all be trying over the next 12 months.

“Some you’ll be familiar with – lean beef for example is a brilliant superfood and will give your body everything it needs for growth and development. Greek yoghurt is another one to incorporate into your diet. It’s full of protein and packed with bacteria which will help your gut health.

“Kefir is slightly more unusual – this fermented dairy product is also good for your gut and perfect as a smoothie base.

“There are simple changes you can make to get more superfoods in your diet. Try mixing hemp seeds and sunflower seeds and sprinkling those over your breakfast fruit and yoghurt. Or swap your orange juice for powerhouse pomegranate juice.

“Some of the items may be harder to find, like black garlic, but if you spot it, it’s worth trying this interesting superfood.”

Here are Prepped Pots powered by MuscleFood.com’s superfoods for 2024.

1. Black Garlic

This is a fermented garlic with a milder flavour and stickier consistency than regular garlic. It’s full of antioxidants which will help protect cells from damage.

2. Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are a real plant based superfood. These nutty flavoured seeds are rich in fatty acids, a great source of protein and full of vitamin E and minerals including phosphorus, iron, zinc and magnesium. You can eat them raw, roasted or cooked.

3. Lean Beef

Red meat doesn’t always get much praise but it is a complete superfood containing all the protein, fat, vitamins and minerals we need to function. It’s packed with protein, vitamin B12 and zinc. Red meat is also full of iron which your body needs for growth and development.

4. Greek yoghurt

Greek yoghurt is packed with bacteria which will help with digestion. It’s also full of all the nutrients you find in dairy including protein, carbs, fats, calcium, phosphorus and vitamins.

5. Turmeric

Tumeric has been popping up everywhere over recent months. It’s full of compounds called curcuminoids and the most important one, curcumin is in turmeric. It can help fight inflammation, increase the antioxidant capacity of the body, can lower the risk of heart disease and it’s thought to slow down aging.

6. Honey

Honey is a real superfood – but go for the raw version. Raw honey is full of antioxidants, can help fight infection, boost immunity, give you an energy boost and will ease the nasty winter sore throats doing the rounds. Drizzle on pancakes, add to your tea or swirl into your porridge.

7. Sunflower seeds 

Sunflower seeds are a great nutritious snack – rich in vitamin E, antioxidants and they’ll keep your skin looking healthy. Sunflower seeds also boost immunity, promote heart health and improve your overall wellbeing.

8. Kefir

You’ll find this lurking in the chilled section at the supermarket among the dairy. It’s a fermented drink which is packed with probiotics to improve gut health. Use it as a base for a smoothie or mix with your morning cereal or fruit.

9. Pomegranate juice

Pomegranate juice is a powerhouse. The high level of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory means it’ll boost immunity and digestive health. It’s packed with vitamins E and K and is full of magnesium.