Monday, February 2, 2009

100 Super Foods for a super you!

This is an all-inclusive list, but some foods might not be right for your tastes, preferences or health goals. Remember that no single food can provide everything you need to be healthy. That's why it's important to choose a variety of super foods from each category to meet your daily nutrition needs.

Vegetables

AsparagusAvocadosBeetsBell peppersBroccoliBrussels sproutsCabbageCarrots Cauliflower Collard greensCrimini mushroomsCucumbersEggplantGarlicGreen beansKaleMustard greensOnionsPeasPortobello mushroomsPotatoesRainbow chardRomaine lettuceShiitake mushroomsSpinachSummer squashSweet potatoesSwiss chardTomatoesTurnip greensWinter squashYams

Calcium-Rich Foods

Almond milkCheese, low fatCottage cheese, low fatMilk, skim or 1%Orange juice with calcium Rice milkSoy milkYogurt with active cultures, low fat

Fruits

ApplesApricotsBananasBlackolivesBlackberriesBlueberriesCantaloupeCherriesCranberriesFigsGrapefruitGrapesHoneydew melonKiwifruitLemonsLimesNectarinesOrangesPapayaPeachesPearsPineapplePlumsPrunesRaisinsRaspberriesStrawberriesWatermelon


Grains

AmaranthArborio riceBarleyBrown riceBuckwheatBulgurCorn Jasmine Millet Oats Quinoa RyeSpeltTriticaleWheat berriesWhole grain breads, cereal, pastaWhole wheat breads, cereal, pastaWild Rice

Proteins

AlmondsBeef, leanBlack beansCashewsChicken, skinlessChickpeasEgg whitesEggsFish, unbreaded FlaxseedGarbanzo beansHemp seedsHummusKidney beansLima beans LentilsMisoNavy beansNutsPeanut butter, naturalPeanutsPinto beansPork, leanPumpkin seedsSalmon, canned or freshSeafood, unbreadedSesame seedsSoybeansSunflower seedsTahiniTempehTofuTuna, canned or freshTurkey, skinlessVeggie burgersWalnutsWild game, skinless

Miscellaneous

Canola oilDark chocolateGreen teaOlive oil

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