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superfoods list superfood recipes…what makes superfoods super? eat more superfoods, quick & easy superfood recipes. do superfoods help diet & weight loss?

just what are super foods?

super foods is a nickname given to natural, whole foods that have a super high concentration of antioxidants, plant polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other beneficial nutrients. antioxidants minimize the damage from free radicals that compromise cells and alter DNA. when a cell’s DNA mutates, the cell starts to grow abnormally. this is how some cancers start. antioxidants destroy the power of free radicals to help ward off cancer, protect the heart, and counter the effects of aging.

while most fruits, vegetables, and spices can be considered super foods in their own right, some foods are more nutrient dense. super foods are nutritional powerhouses, providing superior nutrition in less calories than other foods, along with plenty of natural fiber. this makes superfoods beneficial to a diet and for weight loss. you eat less and consume fewer calories. but give your body superior nutrition compared to that fast food meal.

check out the exotic and common super foods, and quick and easy recipes, on this blog. and in the free, ‘superfoods on your plate’ e-book by dr. heather manely, n.d. with recipes by organic eats magazine. the link for the free book is below. see just how easy it is to make super foods a part of your every day diet for better health. instead of “super sizing” it, super charge it with super foods. the smart choice…eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables daily.

mangosteen is a delicious tasting fruit! believed to have originated in the sunda islands of Indonesia, it only grows in tropical climates. mangosteen is high in iron and fiber. mangosteens are full of the powerful antioxidant xanthones, containing 40 of the 200 known natural xanthones. these beneficial xanthones are mostly contained in the edible pericarp or rind of the fruit, versus the sweet tasting white aril or flesh. xanthones are plant phenols that boost the body’s immune system. xanthones are considered super antioxidants. can’t find fresh mangosteen? look for freeze-dried powder or capsules.

when comparing common, everyday fruits, like apples, oranges, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pomegranates, and bananas, blackcurrants are the healthiest. Plus, they contain more antioxidants than the previous fruits listed. They are also rich in Vitamin C. There is a current trend for exotic super fruits but you don’t have to go to the ends of the earth to find health boosting fruits. Try substituting raisins with currants, in all of your favorite recipes. And added bonus….they are a lot smaller and don’t need to be chopped.

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SUPERFOODS LIST

list of 50 superfoods in alphabetical order

please make sure to buy and eat organic superfoods

1. acai
2. apples
3. asparagus
4. avocado
5. banana
6. baobab fruit
7. beets
8. berries – blackberries, black currents, black raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, elderberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.
9. cacao nibs, raw and raw cacao powder {not Dutch-processed, alkaline cocoa powder}
10. camu camu berry
11. cherries and dried tart cherries
12. chia seeds
13. citrus fruits –  citrine, grapefruit, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, tangelo, tangerine, etc.
14. cruciferous veggies – bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, daikon radish, horseradish, kale, kohlrobi, radish, swiss chard, watercress, etc.
15. coconut – flakes, milk, oil, coconut water
16. coconut water kefir
17. dragon fruit or pitaya
18. dried fruit {sulfate-free} like apricots, black currants, dates, figs, prunes, and raisins
19. eggs, free range and cage-free
20. elderberry
21. flax seed
22. garlic
23. goji berries
24. hemp – seeds, hearts, powder, oil
25. kim chee
26. kombucha
27. legumes – beans, lentils, peas, etc.
28. maca root
29. mangosteen
30. maqui berry
31. mushrooms – any kind
32. noni juice
33. nutritional yeast
34. nuts – raw nuts {almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, Hazelnuts, walnuts, etc.}
35. olives, raw and extra virgin olive oil
36. peppers – all hot peppers and bell peppers
37. pineapple
38. pomegranate
39. pumpkin seeds or pepitas, raw and pumpkin
40. purple sweet potatoes {and orange sweet potatoes}
41. quinoa – white, red, black, or tri-color
42. sauerkraut
43. savi seeds or sacha inchi seeds
44. seafood, wild-caught, low-mercury like mackerel, mussels, oysters, salmon, sardines, scallops, shrimp, trout, etc.
45. spinach
46. sprouts – all kinds
47. tea – green tea, white tea, green rooibos, pu-reh
48. teff – whole grain
49. tomatoes
50. turmeric

NOTE - this isn’t a complete list of superfoods. Many more foods can be added to this list. All colorful fruits and vegetables are considered superfoods. Including artichokes, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cucumbers, grapes, kiwis, mangos, nectarines, peaches, pears, watermelon, ect. Including leafy greens like arugula, dandelion greens, and mustard greens. And most whole grains, nuts, and seeds. The list of superfoods goes on and on!

SUPERFOOD RECIPES

free superfood recipes e-book plus the

free superfood recipes magazine issue

read more about superfoods in the book, ‘SuperFoods on Your Plate’, by dr. heather manley, n.d., including a superfood list and superfood recipes from organic eats magazine.

FREE when you subscribe to organic eats recipe blog!

CLICK THIS LINK TO SUBSCRIBE & GET YOUR FREE BOOK –> http://eepurl.com/bc_Ian

also included in your FREE subscription, two more FREE e-books.

• ’7 DAY EAT CLEAN CHALLENGE’ by Michelle Quarles, CHHC + Recipes by Organic Eats

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• ‘JUICING 101′ by Organic Eats Magazine

THERE ARE ALSO LOTS OF GREAT SUPERFOOD RECIPES AND INFORMATION ON SUPERFOODS IN THE FREE MARCH 2014 ISSUE OF ORGANIC EATS MAGAZINE

Click here –> http://annecareyauthor.com/magazine/oem-march-2014/

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