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Guide to Superfoods

Updated August 04, 2009
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Fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and an overall wow factor contribute to this collection of nutrient-rich superfoods.

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Superfoods

Guide to Superfoods
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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.

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Oranges

Superfood: Oranges
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Sweet, juicy, and packed with vitamin C, oranges are a favorite fruit of adults and children.

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Avocados

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Besides being a fiesta favorite, there are many more reasons to lovethese avocado recipes. Avocados are packed with vitamins (like B & C), dietary fiber, and monounsaturated fats, which may help lower cholesterol.

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Carrots

Superfood: Carrots
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You can improve your vision and fight off certain cancers by eating more carrots. Let us show you how.

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Berries

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

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Barley

Health Benefits of Barley

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Improve your health by eating more barley. You can use this hearty whole grain in a variety of recipes from salads and soups to dessert.

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Grapes

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More than just a quick snack, grapes are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants and are a quick and tasty addition to salads, sandwiches, pizza, and more.

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Mint

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

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Yogurt

Health benefits of yogurt.
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Classified as a healthy snack, yogurt is also a cook’s helper giving texture to baked goods and body to soups, sauces, and dips.

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Oats

Superfood: Oats
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The use of oats spans from breakfast to dinner and from sweet to savory. They are highly nutritious and packed with fiber.

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Eggplant

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Rich in color and nutrients, eggplant is a great addition to a variety of dishes.

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Bell Peppers

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

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Dark Chocolate

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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.

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Fresh Tomatoes

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

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Almonds

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

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Zucchini

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Zucchini is packed with beneficial nutrients including Vitamins C and A, potassium, folate, and fiber.

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Green Tea

Green Tea

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

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Salmon

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

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Quinoa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Versatile sweet potatoes are a sweet source for good nutrition.

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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.

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

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Nutrition Benefits of Watermelon
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Sweet and juicy, watermelon can do more than just refresh you on a hot summer day. This versatile fruit will help you get a dose of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.

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    1 of 29 Superfoods
    2 of 29 Oranges
    3 of 29 Avocados
    4 of 29 Carrots
    5 of 29 Berries
    6 of 29 Barley
    7 of 29 Grapes
    8 of 29 Mint
    9 of 29 Yogurt
    10 of 29 Oats
    11 of 29 Eggplant
    12 of 29 Bell Peppers
    13 of 29 Dark Chocolate
    14 of 29 Fresh Tomatoes
    15 of 29 Almonds
    16 of 29 Zucchini
    17 of 29 Green Tea
    18 of 29 Salmon
    19 of 29 Quinoa
    20 of 29 Strawberries
    21 of 29 Spinach
    22 of 29 Blueberries
    23 of 29 Pumpkin
    24 of 29 Soy
    25 of 29 Pomegranate
    26 of 29 Sweet Potatoes
    27 of 29 Broccoli
    28 of 29 Beans
    29 of 29 Watermelon

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