These Are the 15 Superfoods Your Kitchen Needs This Year

Classically known as moringa oleifera, this very nutritious plant is going to take over for supergreen must haves like kale, green tea, and matcha. It's antiaging and anti-inflammatory, and it's packed with all nine essential amino acids, powerful antioxidants, and an unbelievable amount of iron, calcium, protein, and vitamin C.

Rose water, herbal teas, and garnishes made from edible flowers have been around for years, but the elderflower has an unrivaled antiviral effect. It is great for fighting off swollen sinuses, a sore throat, the common cold, and flu. Even the berry of the shrub can be cooked into jams or jellies.

Pink pineapples are as rich in color as they are in health benefits. This upcoming year, shades of red and purple are going to be filling our plates. The modified sweet fruit contains the same antioxidant, lycopene, that gives tomatoes their red color — which may play a role in preventing cancer.

It's true that this vegetable has been around for some time, but peas are only just beginning to be recognized for their true potential. These green veggies can be eaten dry, crispy, steamed, or raw. Free of allergens and proteins that tend to cause reactions, they're a great nutrient-packed snack, side, or supplement.

Now that acai and goji berries have had their starlight, it's time for maqui berries to have theirs. Full of fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, minerals, and a colorful spectrum of vitamins, these berries can aid digestion, boost metabolism, and help to regulate blood sugar.