Super Foods - Part I



Super Food



In this day and age of rampart obesity, super size fast foods, overly processed food in the US; there are simple, healthy and readily available foods that are packed full of goodness and nutrition.  No wheat germ and egg whites on this list.  Also notice three common traits about the so called "Super Foods":

1) Minimal processing, 2) Available in most full service grocery stores and 3) Not that expensive. 

This particular list was published by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (cspinet.org).

1. Sweet potatoes - plenty of carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and fiber.  A southern staple for years and most commonly baked with a little cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar.

2. Mangoes - loaded with vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and full of fiber.  It is a delicious fruit. It's beautiful color can make a common salad look gourmet.

3. Unsweetened Yogurt  - plain yogurt retains all the great protein, potassium, calcium, zinc and vitamin B that it's sweetened version lost when interacting with all that sugar.  Also, use it as a healthy alternative to sour cream or add fresh fruit like bananas, strawberries or peaches just before consuming.

4. Broccoli - another nutritional powerhouse with lots of vitamin C, carotenoids and folic acid.   Steam it or better yet eat it raw.  Great natural flavor.  Avoid the ranch dressing or onion dip. 

5. Wild Salmon - Just in case you aren't a vegetarian there is a little protein in the offering.  It full of omega-3 fats which is a great defense against heart attacks and really helps enhance the good cholesterol.  Avoid farm raised fish and seafood if the wild version if available.  That includes catfish, oysters and shrimp.  The waters of their wild habitats or less contaminated and the flavor is more intense.  Besides support the fine folks of the US Gulf.

Part II - Coming soon.