Wednesday, March 23, 2011

What Are Superfoods? Improve Your Health With Superfood Choices Here.

Superfoods are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and fiber and can give your body fuel to create energy, good health and a sound mind as well as help ward off diseases, such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease.

So what are the superfoods? Here a list to start you on your way to a healthier you. Enjoy!

Blueberries - number one on every superfood list and other berries also pack a powerful nutritional punch, also low in calories.

Beans - reduces cholesterol, high fiber, contains antioxidants, folic acid and potassium

Chia seeds - A recent addition to the superfood list. Packed with antioxidants, protein, fiber, omega 3's, calcium and more!

Avocado - source of "good" fats, potassium and folate which helps guard against heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure.

nuts - source of fiber, vitamins and heart healthy fats

salmon-full of omega 3 heart healthy oils that help lower "bad" cholesterol and raises "good" cholesterol

oats - helps lower cholesterol, contains fiber, B vitamins for a calm attitude

broccoli - contains cancer-fighting phytochemicals, Vitamin K for bone health, Vitamin A and C for healthy immune system

tea-green or black- replace colas and sugary fruit juice with the health benefits of tea

olive oil - use this heart healthy oil to cook with or in salad dressings. Use cold pressed or extra virgin

Garlic- helps the liver eliminate toxins which cause cancer, acts as an anti-viral food and boosts immunity

Cherries - cherries contain nutrients which help the body recover from a workout and relieve the pain of arthritis and gout.

yogurt and kefir- contains probiotics to boost immune system.

cinnamon - a quarter teaspoon per day lowers bad cholesterol and helps stabilize blood sugar levels

flax seed-contains the same heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids found in fish, plus antioxidents, add ground flax seed meal to recipes or take as a supplement

spirulina-the only whole food with Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), plant food contianing vegetable protein, B-complex, beta carotene, good for health and cleansing

Dandelion - a nutritional powerhouse. Cleanses the liver, blood and kidneys




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