When life gives you lemons, take them and hoard them because you have yourself a seriously underrated superfood. Just squeeze a bit of lemon in your water and you'll have one of the most antioxidant-packed juices ever. One lemon contains strong levels of vitamins C, A and B6, calcium and iron. Lemons are known to help with gut and digestive health and prevent kidney stones. But you might want to go easy on the lemon if you have problems with your tooth enamel.

Ginger

Ginger is known to be a nauseous pregnant woman's best friend. But for centuries, this common ingredient has been revered for its medicinal properties beyond easing morning sickness. If you're looking for an extra boost to strengthen your body, try using the root in tea or as spices for different dishes. Ginger soothes the digestive system and can help cure nausea from motion sickness, chemotherapy and surgery. Studies show it can also help reduce inflammation, cholesterol levels and pain from osteoarthritis, but the ingredient may interact with medications you are currently on so talk to your doctor first before using it for medicinal purposes.

Broccoli gets a lot of flak for being the bland food kids stay away from, but this under-appreciated vegetable has many nutrients the body needs, including folate, fiber, vitamins C and A and calcium. As little as a half a cup of this flexible ingredient contains more than half of your daily requirement for vitamin K and vitamin C! A small study from 2012 also showed it can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are both major players in cardiovascular diseases.

Egg

Although they're small and inexpensive, eggs are powerhouses that can help moms feel full and energized for a long time. Within each shell is a rich source of protein and essential nutrients, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium and choline. And because they have high levels of antioxidants, eggs can even help prevent age-related eye conditions.