Nutrient Rich Foods - Superfoods

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• Nutrient Rich Foods - Superfoods

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Superfoods
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What are Superfoods?

• No definition
• Health benefits beyond basic nutrition
• Improve overall health
• Provide disease prevention
• Nutrient rich
• Contain high amounts of antioxidants

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Superfood Boom

• Choosing foods and drinks with added health
  benefits
• Seeking convenient health
• News media, popular press, and TV promotion

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The problems

• Naturally nutrient-rich, enriched or fortified
• Foods with healthy ingredients may be high in
  sugar or saturated fat
• Beneficial nutrients may not be well absorbed

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Good Examples

• Blueberries
• Pomegranate
• Tomatoes
• Fish and nuts
• Flaxseed
• Green Veggies
• Soy

• Oats
• Green Tea

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Blueberries

• Brainberries
• Promote brain function and prevent the effects of
  aging
• Antioxidants anthocyanins, flavonoids, and
  proanthocyanidins
• Promote urinary tract health
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Pomegranate

• Popular Superfood
• Antioxidant phytochemicals
• Antiatherogenic
• Lowers lipoproteins (LDL)
• LDL leads to plaque build up in arteries

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  Tomatoes

• Antioxidant Lycopene
• Reduce prostate cancer risk and cardiovascular
  disease risk

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Omega-3 Superfoods

• Walnuts
• High in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and
  antioxidants 
• A handful a day
• Salmon
• Good source of protein
• 2 servings per week

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Flaxseed

• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Found in fortified foods
• Can add to recipes
• Cardiovascular health

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Green Superfoods

• Broccoli and Spinach
• Boost the immune system
• Lower cancer risk
• Supports cardiovascular health

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Soy

• High quality protein source
• Cardiovascular benefits
• Isoflavones phytoestrogens
• Menopausal symptom relief

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Whole Grain Oats

• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
• High in soluble fiber
• Lower cholesterol
• Reduce cancer risk

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Green Tea

• Catechins, ECGC
• Antioxidants
• May help lower cholesterol
• Protection from some forms of cancer

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In conclusion

• Many foods are SUPER
• Eat a variety of foods
• Read labels carefully