Week 8 Free Post: Superfoods

Recently people have been agreeing on an alternative approach to feeling healthy and prosperous. Rather than investing a small fortune on over-the-counter vitamins and supplements, they have started consuming “superfoods” more regularly.  Although these foods don’t fly of fight crime, they help ward off disease and improve overall longevity. Another benefit of eating them is that they are not difficult to find. Each superfood is relatively well known and available at any supermarket. However, they are more likely to be found in the produce section instead of a prepackaged container. This is due to the fact that they are whole foods, which means that they are unprocessed. Below I have provided a list of several superfoods along with a summary of their numerous benefits…

Apples- Contain an antioxidant called quercetin, which may reduce risk of lung cancer

Avocados- Healthy fats that allow you to absorb other nutrients

Omega-3 Fish (Salmon)- Lower risk of heart disease, improve arthritis, and memory loss

Tea- Possess antioxidants that can lower cholesterol

Sweet Potatoes- Full of vitamin A and shields immune system

Blueberries- Contain antioxidants and phytoflavinoids which lower risks of heart disease and cancer

Oats- Full of fiber to boost metabolism and burn fat

Sources:

Ansel, Karen. "Eat Healthy America: 52 Superfoods." Woman's Day. Hearst Communications, Inc, 2014. Web. 14 Mar. 2014.

Feature, Susan SeligerWebMD. "'Superfoods' Everyone Needs: Blueberries, Tea, Salmon, & More." WebMD. WebMD, 2008. Web. 14 Mar. 2014.