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Imagine if you could enjoy a healthier lifestyle just by eating some of your favorite foods. You can, thanks to the nutritionally dense and delicious foods known as superfoods. In order to be classified as a superfood, a food has to be rich in a number of vital nutrients, and not every food in your cupboard makes the grade.

The good news is that some of the top 10 superfoods are just as rich in taste and versatility as they are in nutrients. If you think you have to eat a subsistence diet of sticks and twigs just to stay healthy, think again. Incorporating the top 10 superfoods into your daily diet is one of the best ways to improve your health, your energy level and your overall fitness level.

Let's take a look at the top 10 superfoods, and how you can incorporate those delicious and nutritious foods into your everyday diet.

Superfood #1 – Beans

Beans are among the most nutrient dense of all foods, and among the most versatile as well. If you want to add beans to your diet, you can do so in a variety of ways. From adding nutrient dense lima beans to your favorite soups to stocking your favorite casserole with rich red kidney beans, you can enjoy these delicious superfoods in an endless variety of ways.

Superfood #2 – Blueberries

Something as simple as adding a few blueberries to your favorite yogurt, or throwing a cup full of blueberries in your blender to create a delicious smoothie, can improve your health and give you a great treat at the same time. You can even substitute a handful of blueberries for other less nutritious snacks when those midday cravings strike.

Superfood #3 – Broccoli

You can enjoy broccoli in a number of different ways, from healthy stir fries to broccoli salads and fresh broccoli florets. Even if you never liked broccoli as a kid, you should try out this superfood and see what it has to offer.

Superfood #4 – Oats

Oats can add vital fiber to your diet, but oats are also a great source of nutrition. These superfoods are at home in your cereal bowl and your sandwich. Just look for organic cereals made with whole grain oats, and substitute that unhealthy loaf of white bread for the whole wheat variety. Even better, invest in a breadmaker and make your own oat bread at home.

Superfood #5 – Oranges

Oranges are rich in antioxidants and other vital nutrients, and even better they are one of the most delicious superfoods on the planet. You can enjoy orange slices as part of your healthy salad, or enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice right from your blender. You can also add oranges to any of your homemade smoothie recipes to make the most of this great superfood.

Superfood #6 – Pumpkin

Pumpkin is a true superfood, at least when it is not baked into a sugar laden pie. You can enjoy dried pumpkin seeds as a healthy snack, or add them to a healthy salad. You can also use pumpkin as a substitute for less healthy ingredients in many of your favorite recipes.

Superfood #7 – Salmon

Fish is good for your body and your brain, and salmon is one of the healthiest fish you can eat. Wild caught salmon is a true superfood, providing you with a number of important nutritional benefits. You can also choose salmon that has been farmed organically, without the use of dangerous and unhealthy chemicals.

Superfood #8 – Soy

If you are a vegetarian or a vegan, you already know how versatile soy can be. If not, you can learn more about this great superfood by picking up a vegetarian cookbook. Soy is a delicious source of nutrients, and you can use soy milk as a substitute for unhealthy dairy products as well.

Superfood #9 – Spinach

Popeye always ate his spinach, and you should too. Spinach is a true superfood, rich in vital nutrients and healthy ingredients. Spinach makes the perfect base for a healthy salad, and the perfect ingredient for many different recipes.

Superfood #10 – Tomatoes

Growing your own tomatoes is the perfect way to get more superfoods into your everyday diet. You can grow tomatoes in even the smallest of spaces, and growing them yourself means you can avoid the use of chemicals and fertilizers and enjoy a true organic taste treat.