When stepping into the market and purchasing food items, we tend to select what we like to eat. We never even think of the health benefits or unhealthy consequences associated with these items. So, here is a list of 10 healthy food items which we generally don’t even notice in the market or include in our meals.

· Beets: It is true that not many of us prefer to opt for beet while buying fresh vegetables, but you must know how healthy it is. Our body needs folate and betaine and this red vegetable can give you the necessary amounts. It heals the human body to control the blood levels and lower the chances of heart ailments.

· Cabbage: You must be aware of the health benefits of having cabbage in your meals. But, most of the times, we cook it in such a way that it loses all important vitamins and nutrients. So, do not forget to include it in your salads raw.

· Guava: Those of you, who like to eat fruits, should include guava in the list of healthy food options. You can fight through many serious ailments with the help of the lycopene present in this magic fruit. It is less acidic as compared to other fruits and a great source of nutrients.

· Swiss chard: Perhaps very few of you have heard of this food item. However, it is a very healthy food to have. It is a leafy green vegetable, which is good for improving eyesight, and helps in long-term eyesight betterment, so do try it.

· Cinnamon: This seed is used in preparing many vegetables because of its good aroma, but there are some health benefits associated with it too. You can use it in all the vegetables you cook because it makes a balance in the blood sugar level of the human body.

· Purslane: It is a very common vegetable found in many countries and people prefer to have it in salads. It looks like a broad-leaved weed and works as an antioxidant against cancer.

· Pomegranate: Most of the doctors suggest that their patients have pomegranate juice because it helps blood circulation in the body. It gives energy to the human body and works as an antioxidant.

· Goji berries: Although diabetic people are restricted to some fruits only, goji berries come in the list with healthy food – as sund mad by the Danish diet specialists. It is a kind of medical food from Tibet. It helps in reducing resistance towards insulin and helps in reducing the problem of diabetes.

· Plum: It is a healthy fruit and eaten dried it is more useful for the body. It helps in reducing the risk of cancer and regulates the body functions to fight against constipation.

· Pumpkin seeds: When you have added so many items to your list, then why leave pumpkin seeds out? They are rich in natural minerals, which are hard to find in food items. They provide magnesium content in our body that helps in improving the strength to our body and provides oxygen to the cells. This makes the immune system stronger.