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- ebmnoize, on 05/13/2008, -0/+47The whole text, [i hate these "The next photo will load in [10] seconds" and the bloody clikity clikkity click click in to oblivion]
1. Spinach
2. Walnuts
3. Honey
4. Salmon
5. Oats
6. Dark Chocolate
7. Blueberries
1. Spinach
Popeye was right: Spinach should be part of your diet. It's low in calories and high in nutrients. Research has shown that spinach aids in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, some cancers and cardiovascular disease. While you can always have a spinach salad or a side of the greens hot, try this recipe for a different take on the superfood:
Spinach and Jack Cheese Bread Pudding Recipe
2. Walnuts
Nuts are an excellent source of protein, fiber and vitamin E. Walnuts are the only nuts that contain a significant amount of omega-3s, and are known for their high antioxidant activity. Eat them by the handful, toss them on salads or try this delicious recipe:
Sweet Potato Casserole
3. Honey
Honey isn't just for tea. You've probably relied on honey in the past to soothe an aching throat, but did you know it has been used to treat wounds and gastrointestinal problems? Honey acts as an antioxidant, a substance that can prevent the effects of free radicals, which we're exposed to from environmental toxins such as tobacco smoke or radiation and which can contribute to disease. Honey also contains oligosaccharides, which increase the number of good bacteria in the colon. The color of honey is relevant: the darker the honey the more antioxidants it contains..
4. Salmon
Salmon is a tasty fish that's chock-full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial fats that can improve heart health. Salmon is also protein rich. Choose wild over farmed salmon, which has been shown to contain elevated levels of contaminants and is artificially colored.
Looking for an easy and delicious salmon recipe? Try this one:
5. Oats
Ten years ago, the FDA approved a label publicizing the association between a diet high in oat fiber and the reduction of cholesterol. Further research has proven this claim to be true: The fiber in oats lowers total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, or the bad type of cholesterol. With every 1 percent reduction in LDL cholesterol, heart-disease risk is lowered 1 to 3 percent. Oats also contain plant chemicals that have antioxidant properties.
6. Dark Chocolate
The good news: Dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant and can help reduce blood pressure. The potentially bad news: You should still keep your daily chocolate intake low, due to the fat and calories. Remember that darker is better because processing strips chocolate of some of its health benefits.
For a little temptation, check out these organic and fair trade chocolates:
7. Blueberries
Sweet blueberries don't just make your smoothies and cereal taste better; they contain high levels of antioxidants. Some research has shown blueberries can slow degenerative diseases associated with aging and improve motor skills. Still other studies have shown the fruit to improve urinary tract health. - WellDigga, on 05/13/2008, -6/+457 Steps To Take A Super *****
- Bukowsky, on 05/13/2008, -3/+44I'm not sure why avocado's didn't make the list... They're one of the healthiest foods you can eat.
- inactive, on 05/13/2008, -15/+47OM NOM NOM NOM
- HaloZero, on 05/13/2008, -1/+31Disclaimer: Superfoods should be eaten in moderation. Eating a bunch of superfoods does not make you super in anyway but will more likely lead to problems.
- inactive, on 05/13/2008, -8/+28Buried for lame slideshow. "click to skip ad" :(
- BXRWXR, on 05/13/2008, -1/+20I'd like to make her high in protein.
- inactive, on 05/13/2008, -0/+17slide shows = bad
ads = bad
slide show with 'pages' that show nothing but an ad = never going to that site again - wesniles, on 05/13/2008, -1/+19just stop eating crap-food, you fat *****.
- FuXe, on 05/13/2008, -3/+17Ooo. Don't forget:
Goji Berries
Maca
Spirulina
Coconut
Noni
Raw Cacao
Bee Pollen
Kale
Durian
Sea Veggies (Nori, Dulse, Wakami, Sea Lettuce, Kombu, etc)
Fermented Foods
Etc.. Etc..
Typical diet for the 5+ people living in our house. :) - socialpyramid, on 05/13/2008, -1/+10avocadoes do kick ass
- inactive, on 05/13/2008, -2/+13i always suspected that Rachel Ray was high in protein.
- VolSurrealist, on 05/13/2008, -0/+11Hens? What do these birds have to do with America's waist bands? Are we eating too many hens?
- Mootabolife, on 05/13/2008, -0/+13Because there are dozens of "superfoods" not listed. How about flak seeds, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, eggs, green tea, yogurt from goatmilk, lemons, carrots, raspberries, cherries, apples, sushi, bananas, strawberries, eggplant, corn, garlic, pears, coconut oil, grapefruit, certain insects even, cauliflower, and of course mountain dew. Just to name a few...
- BinaryFragger, on 05/13/2008, -2/+11Randy: Look what your old man made.
Stan: No way!
Randy: Huh? Never seen one that big, have you?
Stan: No, never.
Shelley: Gross, Dad, sick!
Sharon: All right, will you flush the toilet now?!
Randy: I'll try, but I don't think- wait wait wait wait a minute. I gotta call Jimbo first.
Sharon: Why?!
Randy: Well he's gotta see this. - krets, on 05/13/2008, -1/+10Can you use flak seeds to grow a bulletproof jacket?
- barf314, on 05/13/2008, -0/+7Changing diapers is not always a suit and tie event.
- zadadka, on 05/13/2008, -5/+13Chicken, Bacon & Avacado sandwiches.
Mmm-mmm-manna. - Ellipsys, on 05/13/2008, -0/+7I'll give you a run down
Goji berries - High antioxident berries that come from the Himalayas. Put them on your cereal. They're kind of like super healthy raisins.
Maca - Root from central and south america, often powdered and sold as a supplement. Good for your wang, and its support systems
Spirulina - Blue-green Algae - don't worry, if its mixed into other things its tasteless. All around good for you.
Coconut - I'm sure you know what this is. Coconut is pretty much one of the healthiest oils there is, and has some very unique compounds
Noni - Juice from a Pacific berry. Good for you overalll.
Raw Cacao - This is what chocolate was before Hershey's got a hold of it.
Bee Pollen - Just what it sounds like.. I suggest buying raw, unfiltered honey, without the healthy stuff strained out. You can also buy pollen as a supplement.
Kale - Leafy vegetable in the cabbage family. Acquired taste, but good for you.
Durian - Southeast Asian "King of All Fruits" or "God Fruit from the Tree of Knowledge". Smells HORRIBLE, but supposedly tastes heavenly. Also has some of the most unique compounds of any fruit in nature, and the strange property of raising one's body temperature. As I mentioned above, I've never eaten a fresh one, and they're hard to find for export. Even Asian grocery stores around me don't seem to have them (fresh, anyway), but if you get the chance, give it a try!
Sea Veggies - This is what your sushi is rolled in. More or less. Acquired taste, eating it by itself. High in iodine, which will help a lot of Americans lose weight.
Fermented foods - I know what you're thinking. No. Beer doesn't count. - giftwrap, on 05/13/2008, -1/+7Recent study has shown that "superfoods" are not foods to prolong health and life, rather a well varied and rounded diet is what is required.
- Animental, on 05/13/2008, -2/+10How do you know what baby poop tastes like?
- thoriphes, on 05/13/2008, -1/+6Hm, broccoli should've made that list.
- ScottMitchell, on 05/14/2008, -0/+4My general rule of thumb is if I have trouble pronouncing the ingredients on processed food, I pass it up for something else.
- Matteos, on 05/13/2008, -0/+4Yes
- ColonelJessup, on 05/13/2008, -0/+4I thought the avocado was technically a fruit?
- rockrapdude, on 05/13/2008, -3/+78 pages for a one page article? If so then our newspapers should actually be the sizes of the yellow pages. Buried.
- warispeace21, on 05/13/2008, -3/+8Avocados have more fat than any other vegetable... although they are delicious.
- domataos, on 05/13/2008, -0/+6I'm not sure why they chose walnuts over almonds, almonds have the same level of fatty oils you need and if you're going to be eating lots of salmon the omega-3 would be less desirable than the almond oil.
- khyberkitsune, on 05/13/2008, -0/+4All you need is wheatgrass juice. More vitamins and minerals than a pound of mixed vegetables in a 1oz shot.
- jd72277, on 05/13/2008, -0/+3so true. I was waiting for people to bitch about this once they see their Whopper wasn't on the list. fat ***** indeed.
- Ellipsys, on 05/13/2008, -0/+3I admit it is expensive to eat healthy sometimes, but I can tell that it is really worth it. Exotic foods like some of the ones mentioned above can be expensive, but one thing you can do that's good for your health without spending a fortune is replacing the conventional foodstuffs you buy with USDA certified Organic ones. Look on the side of that hot pockets box - I bet you'll see a slew of things with "chemical" names. By contrast, there are even "healthy" hot-pocket like foods that are Organic - these won't have any of the artificial chemical preservatives, dyes, or additives that the conventional ones do. To save money, try buying your groceries from a small Organic co-op or market - you'll get the same things here, but for cheaper prices than say Whole Foods or Trader Joes. Of course, you'll sometimes have to go to Whole Foods for something like fresh wild caught fish - a local market wont' have the means to get Alaskan King Salmon imported. Just switching from conventional to USDA Organic is a great step towards healthier living. I admit it does have a bit of a cost to it, but if you shop smart you can do so on a budget (be aware of "non organic" brands in a place like Whole Foods. Those are there primarily as a halo effect issue). Just about everyone I know that has gotten away (mostly) from a "conventional" grocery store has had improvements in their health and energy level. Its amazing how much "non-food" stuff is in everyday groceries!
- Bukowsky, on 05/13/2008, -1/+4http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado#Nutritional_v ...
- charman2k6, on 05/13/2008, -0/+4Stories like this are why I like digg so much. These are things that I would not go and seach for, but would read if brought to my attention. It's a shame that digg is so congested with Anti/Pro-Obama and Anti/Pro-Hilary non-sense. Honestly I could careless if Hilary shows her tax form.
- RadiatedAnt, on 05/13/2008, -4/+9because avocado's are the equivalent to eating a healthy stick of butter
- Bukowsky, on 05/13/2008, -0/+3You sound like the FDA!
- Wolfsoap, on 05/13/2008, -0/+3Most of the comments has more text than the blurb about the food.
And they managed to get all the comments on one page.
:( - gwyrth, on 05/13/2008, -0/+3Exhibit A: KFC
- Hoogs, on 05/13/2008, -0/+2Thanks for all the info. Really appreciate it.
- fuzzynyanko, on 05/13/2008, -0/+2Wow. Some of those actually look tasty
- wedges, on 05/13/2008, -2/+5Turkey, Bacon, & Avocado sammiches are better.
- fandyboy, on 05/13/2008, -0/+2They not "Super", they're just ***** food!!!
- marktastic, on 05/13/2008, -0/+3They are usually pretty easy to find in any asian grocery store. I had luck in both Michigan and Colorado. They sell it frozen too
- londubh, on 05/13/2008, -1/+5Potatoes are almost the perfect food. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato#Nutrition
- inactive, on 05/13/2008, -1/+3I think he meant to say 'tastes like baby poop smells'
- Ikulus, on 05/13/2008, -1/+3Good list, apart from sushi which doesn't belong there, as it's a prepared food. Sushi can also be healthy or unhealthy, depending on what you put in it.
- monsterette, on 05/13/2008, -0/+2...great information and suggestions on foods and vitamins....
- Hoogs, on 05/13/2008, -0/+5Wow, well thank you for that rundown. Sounds like it might be quite expensive to eat healthy, but I'll give some of those a try.
- Ikulus, on 05/13/2008, -1/+3Which of those tastes like poop?
- Tylerbinski, on 05/13/2008, -0/+2jokes... Digg+
- giverson, on 05/13/2008, -0/+2That study sound interesting. Do you have a link for it?
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