Your 2025 Grocery Guide: 12 Foods for Better Health

Let's talk superfoods. Are they worth the hype? Or just another wellness buzzword? Here's our two-cents: the truth lies somewhere in between. While no single food can replace a balanced diet, certain ingredients can absolutely elevate your nutrition game (best of all, with minimal effort!).

What are superfoods?

Buzzword aside, superfoods are simply whole foods with exceptional benefits. These nutrient-dense ingredients pack a powerful punch. None of them are magic bullets, of course, but adding them to your diet can boost energy, support immunity, and nourish your body on a deeper level. 

Can superfoods support your hormones?

Yes! Superfoods play a fantastic role in balancing and supporting your hormones. This is how their essential nutrients make a difference:

• They fuel your hormones with healthy fats. Foods like avocado, salmon, and seeds (flax and pumpkin) are rich in omega-3s and essential fatty acids, helping to build and regulate hormones naturally.

• They help stabilize blood sugar. Leafy greens, wild blueberries, and berries are packed with fiber, which prevents blood sugar spikes and keeps insulin levels steady—a key player in hormonal balance.

• They boost detoxification. Broccoli sprouts and beets support your liver, the organ responsible for metabolizing and clearing excess hormones like estrogen from your body.

• They combat inflammation. Ingredients like turmeric, dark chocolate, and sardines are anti-inflammatory powerhouses, reducing stress on your endocrine system.

• They nourish your adrenals. Ground venison, eggs, and pomegranate seeds provide high-quality protein, B vitamins, and antioxidants, which are crucial for managing stress and energy levels.

The Top 12 Superfoods to Fuel Your Body in 2025

Here are our top 12 superfoods for the year—and how to easily incorporate them into your meals:

1. Broccoli Sprouts

These tiny greens are bursting with sulforaphane, a compound known for supporting detoxification and fighting inflammation.

• How to use: Toss them on avocado toast, mix them into wraps, or add sprouts to salads.

• Grocery tip: Broccoli sprouts are often sold in small containers in the refrigerated section of your store’s produce aisle. If you're unable to find them, you can try sprouting your own with a sprouting jar and organic broccoli seeds! Broccoli sprouts aren't the same as microgreens, but if you can't find broccoli sprouts, microgreens contain a slew of vitamins and minerals.

2. Wild Blueberries

Smaller and more antioxidant-packed than regular blueberries, wild blueberries are amazing for brain health.

• How to use: Blend them into smoothies, stir into Greek yogurt, top on chia pudding, whip up these blueberry protein pancakes, or make this almond granola blueberry bark.

• Grocery tip: Keep a bag of frozen wild blueberries in your freezer for easy access year-round.

3. Pumpkin Seeds

Rich in magnesium, zinc, and plant-based protein, these crunchy seeds support hormonal balance and heart health.

• How to use: Add them to oatmeal, use in DIY trail mix, or sprinkle on roasted veggies/salads/bowls.

• Grocery tip: We’ve done the hard work for you! Grab our seed cycling mixes to get started. 

4. Ground Flax Seeds

Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans, ground flax seeds are a powerhouse for hormone health and digestion. They support estrogen metabolism and help maintain balanced blood sugar levels.

• How to use: Sprinkle them on yogurt, blend into smoothies, or mix into baking recipes like muffins or pancakes. You can also add flax meal to oatmeal for a fiber boost.

• Grocery tip: Again, we’ve done the hard work for you! Grab our seed cycling mixes to get started. Store in the fridge to keep them fresh longer.

5. Cacao (or Cocoa)

What's the difference? Cacao is raw and minimally processed, while cocoa is heated but still rich in antioxidants. Both are nourishing!

• How to use: Stir unsweetened cacao powder into parfaits, bake with cocoa (like in this pistachio bark), or make a magnesium hot chocolate.

• Grocery tip: Look for organic cacao nibs or powder with no added sugar.

6. Ground Venison

Lean, high-protein, and rich in iron, venison is an underrated choice for nutrient density. 

• How to use: Swap ground venison for ground beef in tacos, meatballs, or burgers.

• Grocery tip: Check local butchers or farmers for responsibly sourced venison. 

7. Avocados

Full of heart-healthy fats and fiber, avocados are a (daily!) staple for satiety and skin health.

• How to use: Smash on toast, layer with smoked salmon, or dice into guac.

• Grocery tip: Buy a mix of ripeness levels so you always have one ready to eat.

8. Beets

Beets are rich in nitrates, which can boost circulation, endurance, and detoxification.

• How to use: Roast and slice for salads, blend into smoothies, or juice with carrots and ginger.

• Grocery tip: Fresh beets are best, but pre-cooked vacuum-sealed beets are a great time saver.

9. Sardines

These small fish are an omega-3 powerhouse, packed with calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Plus, they’re sustainable!

• How to use: Mash into toast with lots of lemon and pickled onions, toss into salads with dill, or enjoy on crackers with cream cheese.

• Grocery tip: Look for wild-caught sardines packed in olive oil. 

10. Seaweed (Nori, Wakame, Dulse)

Seaweed is an excellent source of iodine, which supports thyroid function, as well as minerals like magnesium and calcium.

• How to use: Wrap rice and veggies in nori, sprinkle dulse flakes on soups, or snack on roasted seaweed sheets.

• Grocery tip: Stock up on dried seaweed for a shelf-stable, nutrient-rich option.

11. Eggs

Nature’s multivitamin! Eggs are a complete protein and packed with choline, which supports brain health.

• How to use: Enjoy them in dips, huevos rancheros, poached, or hard-boiled on toast or salads.

• Grocery tip: Choose pasture-raised eggs for higher omega-3 content and better flavor.

12. Dark Leafy Greens (Spinach, Kale, Swiss Chard)

A staple superfood, dark leafy greens are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and calcium.

• How to use: Sauté any greens with garlic; pair with any protein and wild rice, egg noodles, or sweet potatoes.

• Grocery tip: For Swiss chard, look for firm, bright stems (speaking of stems, don't toss them—you can chop them up and cook them too!). Explore beyond curly kale—dinosaur (lacinato) kale is great for soups, while baby kale works well raw in salads.

What are other beeya household staples? We keep the following on hand: organic Greek extra-virgin olive oil, Okinawa sweet potatoes, locally-made sourdough, sauerkraut, grass-fed ghee, organic cottage cheese, and smoked salmon.

The beauty of these "superfoods" is that they’re versatile and easy to add to your diet. Pick one or two to try this week, and build from there. Small, consistent changes can make a big impact on your overall wellness.