The 12 Super Foods
What should be on your grocery list so that you get the most out of your diet? Well, here are 12 suggestions for you. These “Super Foods” are categorized into the following groups: complete proteins, fibrous fruits/vegetables, whole grains/starchy vegetables and fats. Try to incorporate these 12 foods into your diet everyday!
Complete Proteins:
1. Organic, Free Range Turkey Breast
The leanest source of meat on the planet, with included benefits such as cancer prevention through selenium.
2. Organic Free Range Eggs
The best source of the vital nutrient choline for cell membrane health.
3. Yogurt
Immune system booster and great for colon health.
4. Walnuts
A handful a day is packed with 90% of the recommended daily value of omega 3 fatty acids.
Fibrous Fruits/Vegetables:
5. Blueberries
High level of antioxidants which help prevent cancer and provide great brain food for children.
6. Broccoli
Top cancer fighter of most foods.
7. Spinach
Best food to fight cataracts and macular degeneration.
8. Tomatoes
The nutrient lycopene is the proven to reduce the risk for prostate cancer.
Whole Grains/Starchy Vegetables:
9. Oats
Provides a great dose of insoluble and soluble fiber to help Lower cholesterol.
10. Sweet Potatoes
Antioxidant rich, anti-inflammatory, helps reduce the risk of diabetes.
Fats:
11. Olive Oil
The healthy fats found in olive oil help prevents the hardening of arteries and lower cholesterol.
12. Avocados
High in Potassium and good for your skin.
* Okinawans eat low-fat, low-salt foods, such as fish, tofu, and seaweed. Okinawans are known for their longevity. Five times as many Okinawans live to be 100 than the rest of Japan, and the Japanese are the longest lived nationality in the world. [5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawa.
Katie Warechowski
Exercise and Health Science, B.S.
Owner, Fitness Together
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