Guide to Superfoods

Superfoods

Superfoods get their reputation for being the healthiest, most nutritious foods around. From fresh summer fruits and vegetables to rich dark chocolate to nuts and grains, these foods are nutritional powerhouses. Just one bite, sip, or slurp of these healthy recipes has the ability to decrease cancer risk, improve heart function, and/or fight infection. To achieve maximum health benefits, try to add these foods into your daily diet.

Berries

If you're looking for a sweet-tooth satisfier with great nutritional benefits, try some seasonal berries.

Superfood: Berries

Mint

Fresh mint enhances food with a burst of cool flavor and an added dose of vitamins, calcium, and antioxidants.

Superfood: Mint

Bell Peppers

Don't be fooled by the sweetness of bell peppers – they pack a powerful nutrition punch in the fight against disease.

Superfood: Bell Peppers

Dark Chocolate

Better than sex? That's up for debate, but dark chocolate can reduce blood pressure, improve bad cholesterol, and help muscle fatigue. And we're not just sweet-talking.

Superfood: Dark Chocolate

Fresh Tomatoes

Whether you grow them in your backyard or buy a basket at the farmers' market, fresh tomatoes offer a bounty of nutrition benefits.

Superfood: Fresh Tomatoes

Almonds

Not only are almonds a tasty and versatile food, these little nuts boast big health benefits.

Superfood: Almonds

Zucchini

Color your plate with heart-healthy zucchini.

Superfood: Zucchini

Green Tea

Embrace the wisdom of the ancient Chinese philosophers and fight cancer and heart disease with a sip or a spoonful of green tea.

Superfood: Green Tea

Salmon

Because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, you can protect your heart by eating salmon just twice a week.

Superfood: Salmon

Quinoa

The supergrain quinoa offers a double punch of nutrition by being both high in fiber and in protein.

Superfood: Quinoa

Strawberries

Sweet, juicy, and loaded with nutrients, strawberries are one of nature's tastiest and healthiest foods.

Superfood: Strawberries

Spinach

Add a serving of leafy spinach to help protect against heart disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, and certain cancers.

Superfood: Spinach

Blueberries

Small berries boast big health benefits in these simple, healthy recipes.

Superfood: Blueberries

Pumpkin

Pumpkins are so much more than colorful decorations – they offer big benefits for your health.

Superfood: Pumpkin

Soy

The joy of soy products is that they're versatile, easy to use, and can offer significant health benefits.

Superfood: Soy

Pomegranate

Celebrated since ancient times as a symbol of vitality and abundance, the pomegranate actually does offer health benefits that are more that just mythical.

Superfood: Pomegranate

Sweet Potatoes

Versatile sweet potatoes are a sweet source for good nutrition.

Superfood: Sweet Potatoes

Broccoli

Considered one of the most nutritious vegetables around broccoli is packed with numerous vitamins and minerals to help fight cancer, build strong bones, and lower cholesterol.

Superfood: Broccoli

Beans

The humble bean steps into its proper light as a powerhouse of protein and disease-fighting nutrients.

Superfood: Beans

More Healthy Recipes

Improve your health by adding these tasty recipes to your diet.

• Go Lean with Protein
• Low-Sodium Recipes
• Vegetable Recipes
• Low-Fat Recipes
• Low-Cholesterol Recipes
• Fruit Recipes
• Great Grains