The top forgotten super foods you should be eating

The search for super foods has been a bit of a craze for the past few years, with acai, goji, kale, spirulina and maca all touted as the best. Super foods are easier to find than you might think, and there are a few forgotten ones to put on the menu.

• Blackberries taste great and they can fight cancer!
• Blackberries contain anthocyanins, an antioxidant that can reduce inflammation, as well as destroy free radicals in the body that can lead to cancer.
• Plus, one cup of blackberries will give you nearly half of your daily recommendation of vitamin C, so your immune system is protected, too.

• Poor prunes have gotten a bit of a bad rap due to their use as a digestive aid, but they're a powerhouse of soluble fibre, vitamin K and beta carotene.
• Soluble fibre delays the rate of sugar absorption in the blood stream, so prunes are great at keeping blood sugar levels stable.

• Yes, your humble bowl of oatmeal can actually help fight heart disease and diabetes!.Oats are full of a type of fibre called beta-glucan.
• Countless studies have shown that beta-glucan has wonderful benefits for cholesterol levels — in fact, one study showed that participants lowered their total cholesterol by eight to 23 per cent just by eating three grams of soluble oat fibre per day, or the amount in a single bowl of oatmeal.

• Egg yolks contain a slew of vitamins, including vitamins D, A, and B12, just to name a few.
• They also contain choline, a nutrient that most people probably haven't heard of.
• Choline is great for the brain, and is used to build cell membranes.
• If you choose Omega-3 or pasteurized eggs, you're also getting a huge hit of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce triglyceride levels, a big risk factor for heart disease.

• Garlic isn't just for seasoning your food and adding flavour, it also fights against infection. It also has good levels of manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C and selenium.
• Studies even show that garlic can lower cholesterol levels.

The humble pea is often associated with reducing heart disease risk. Peas are also packed with vitamins A, C, K, and B, as well as minerals, fibre and even protein.