Nuts Dark leafy greens Berries Avocados Dark chocolate Extra virgin olive oil Freshly brewed tea
Beans (any variety) 100% pumpkin puree Salmon (red sockeye best) Tomato products (any variety – paste, sauce, diced, etc.; low sodium best) Tuna (chunk lite for children and women of child-bearing years) Related: 10 Foods Always Found in my Fridge [ARTICLE] 15 Things Always in my Kitchen Cupboard [ARTICLE]
If you want to get the most health value from your salad veggies with the least amount of added fat, reach for an olive oil or canola oil based-salad dressing. Both provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and a nifty new study found that monounsaturated fat-based salad dressings achieved the greatest absorption of healthy carotenoids for the least […]
It is widely recognized that the monounsaturated fats in olive oil are good for the heart, but many people are unaware of the additional goodness provided by this flavorful oil’s rich array of super-charged antioxidant chemicals called polyphenols. These special chemicals have exhibited all sorts of dazzling benefits in the laboratory and now we have […]
While carrots are notorious for helping to improve your eyesight, they also contain significant nutritional value and help control disease. Learn more about what a superstar carrots are in this short video: Carrots RELATED Carrot Sesame Burgers [RECIPE]
In an analysis of four former studies including a total of 352,384 study subjects, those consuming the most white rice were 27% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes relative to those eating the least. The relationship between white rice and diabetes was especially marked in Asian populations with a 55% higher risk in the […]
Ground poultry, like “ground turkey”, can have just as much fat as standard ground beef. Always choose ground turkey breast or ground chicken breast. They provide the least fat and calories. Many brands are 99% fat-free. RELATED Enjoy the Other Proteins from the Sea [VIDEO] Meats from Bad to Worse [VIDEO]
Plain yogurt is a superstar food and a staple in my families’ refrigerator. My 16 year old daughter, chef Lucie, has become obsessed with making things from scratch and was blown over by how easy it was for her to make “homemade” plain yogurt. And the rest of us were blown over by how divine […]
The emerald-green brilliance of this delectable fruit aptly connotes the youth and vitality it offers. Kiwi is loaded with vitamin C (even more than oranges!) along with a hefty dose of potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin E. This nutritional pedigree is further complimented with a load of both the carotenoid and flavonoid family of phytochemicals, making this […]
Beans already make the cut as a superstar food, and when you eat them in a sprouted form you take them to a whole new level of nutritional WOW. The ancient culinary technique of “sprouting beans” provides many distinct enhancements. The process dramatically boosts the bean’s vitamin, mineral, and protein values while reducing its carbohydrate […]
Sesame seeds are exceptionally rich in key minerals. They house special plant chemicals from the lignan family that lower cholesterol and boost the activity of vitamin E. They provide heart-healthy fats. (I love tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds!) RELATED Carrot-Sesame Burgers [RECIPE]
Edamame, also known as fresh green soybeans, are a superstar food that are as pleasing to your taste buds as they are exceptional for boosting health. This convenient and readily available “whole soy food” packs a matrix of nutrients and beneficial compounds that place it clearly in the lead position as one of the most […]
