Super Foods

Do you know what a "super food" is?  It is a powerhouse food item that is packed with nutrients to sustain a healthy body and, in some instances, prevent diseases such as certain cancers, hypertension (high blood pressure), and cardiovascular disease.  The list is long and most, if not all, are found at your local grocery store.  Many of these foods are low in calories and easy on your wallet.

Here's a short list of super foods:

• Apples
• Avocado
• Almonds
• Berries
• Broccoli
• Dark Chocolate
• Garlic
• Greens (Kale, Mustard Greens, etc)
• Kiwi
• Salmon
• Sweet Potatoes
• Yogurt

How often do you include these foods in your daily routine?  Although this is just a short list of foods, try to add a couple of super foods to each meal/snack.  Berries are a great source of antioxidants which help repair and protect cells from damage of stress and environment.  One large kiwi supplies the daily requirement for Vitamin C, plus it has potassium, fiber and Vitamin E (the only food to supply this vitamin!!). 

Although no single super food is the "be-all, end-all" cure to what ails us, you should strive to have a variety of super foods in your daily diet.  Take this short list and go shopping.  Do a little research on the internet and make a list of your favorites and those you would be willing to try.  Remember, a lot of these super foods are found on the perimeter of the grocery store, so spend a little more time there instead of wandering through the aisles looking at processed food.

Taste, eat, enjoy and be healthy!