Thursday, October 7, 2010

Superfoods

SUPERFOODS


A superfood is a type of food believed to have health benefits beyond those of more common foods due to specific phytonutrient content. For instance, blueberries are considered a Superfood because they contain significant amounts of antioxidants, vitamin C, manganese and dietary fibre, which are believed to provide important health benefits.


The 14 Superfoods are the 14 nutritional powerhouses that have the most complete nutrient content to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers and even dementia.


They are the food with the highest concentration of important nutrients, including vital and uncommon phytonutrients.


THE 14 SUPERFOODS
1. Beans
2. Blueberries
3. Broccoli
4. Oats
5. Oranges
6. Pumpkin
7. Wild Salmon
8. Soy
9. Spinach
10. Tea
11. Tomatoes
12. Turkey
13. Walnuts
14. Yoghurt

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