Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Super Foods

1. Sweet Potatoes - Loaded with Carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and fiber. One of the best vegetables you can eat.

2. Grape Tomatoes - Packed with vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber. Sweeter and Firmer than regular tomatoes and bite size shape makes them perfect for snacking.

3. Fat Free Milk - Excellent source of calcium, vitamins and protein with no fat or cholesterol. Likewise for low fat yogurt.

4. Broccoli - Lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, and folic acid. Spice it up when steaming the vegetable with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a sprinkle of lemon juice.

5. Wild Salmon - The omega-3 fats in fatty fish like salmon can help reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks.

6. Crispbreads - Whole grain rye crackers are loaded with fiber and often fat free. Try Wasa, Ry Krisp and Ryvita.

7. Microwavable or 10 Minute Brown Rice - rich in fiber, magnesium, vitamins e and b-6, copper and zinc. Enriched white rich is just not cutting it here.

8. Citrus Fruits - Rich in vitamin C, folic acid and fiber. Perfect snack or dessert.

9. Butternut Squash - Every Half-cup has 5 grams of fiber and lots of vitamins A and C.

10. Spinach and Kale - Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, magnesium, iron and lutein.

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