Superfoods equal Super Nutrition

Posted by Marjolein Brugman on Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Superfoods contain stellar quantities of the nutrients that lighterliving focuses on for a more efficient journey to total body wellness.

Strawberries are bursting with antioxidants to prevent aging and damage of cells. One cup is only 53 calories loaded with vitamin C to reduce cortisol, anthocyanins to fight muscle pain and Vitamin C to boost immune function.

 

Peanuts are a healthy legume filled with healthy oils to reduce bad cholesterol and prevent heart disease.

 

 

White mushrooms contain vitamin 5 which aids in calcium absorption to prevent osteoporosis and regulate the "satisfaction" hormone leptin.

 

 

Sunflower seed are crunchy kernels loaded with anti oxidizing vitamin E, fiber and B vitamins to reduce stress.

 

 

Cauliflower is full of the same cruciferous compounds as broccoli with fiber, antioxidants and vitamins C.

 

 

You need to eat fatty fish for heart and brain health. Instead of trust salmon or mercury laded sword fish try cold water trout. It will lower your risk of heart disease and reduce inflammation.

 

Safflower oil is a delicious and healthy alternative to olive oil.

 

 

 

Black beans have 7.5 grams of fiber in a half cup and are loaded with anti oxidizing phytochemicals.

Barley is a heartier much more fiber filled alternative to brown rice.


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