The Foods I Never Give Up

Because you are literally built from what you eat. There's no single superfood that does all the work, but there are foods I simply never give up. Here's my share.

As many colors as possible on your plate. Leafy greens of all kinds, and also sprouts — which are truly superfoods.

Tip: During inflammation or illness, it's worth reducing nightshade vegetables — eggplant, potato, red pepper, and tomato.

Sweet, full of life — and best when fresh and in season.

They protect your cells from damage and aging. Find them mainly in berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), colorful vegetables, green tea, cacao and spices like turmeric.

It's worth soaking legumes before cooking. If you want maximum nutrients — sprout them. It's a game changer.

Chicken, beef, seafood, eggs, tofu — the building blocks of your cells. Less processed dairy products.

From plants: ground flaxseeds and chia seeds. From animals: sardines and fish. They build the body and calm inflammation.

Olive oil, nuts, seeds, avocado.

Reduce: processed seed oils (canola, soy) that go through aggressive industrial processing.

Sauerkraut, kimchi, homemade yogurt — for gut health, which is the key to absorbing all this goodness.

Turmeric and ginger — a small addition with a big impact.

The foundation. Your cells need water to function and absorb all this goodness. Adequate hydration throughout the day makes a real difference to energy and digestion.

There's no single superfood. The more diverse your plate, the more building blocks your body receives.

And most importantly — you don't need everything at once. Start with what speaks to you most.