Lentils

There is a wide assortment of legumes that are categorized as superfoods. One of them is lentils, which can lower the risk of certain cancers, as well as regulate LDL cholesterol and improve blood pressure. Iron and potassium are also abundant in lentils, but you must cook them thoroughly. Raw lentils are high in lectin, a protein which can cause vomiting and diarrhea when eaten raw.