Saturday, March 15, 2014

10 Super Foods... For Better Health & Hair 

1. Sweet Potatoes.
    A nutritional All-Star,,,one of the best vegetables you can eat. Loaded with Vitamin C, potassium and    
    fiber, they can be sweet,(cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg) or savory (cumin, paprika, chili.)

2. Mangoes.
    One cup of mangoes supplies 100% of a day's vitamin C, one-third vitamin A, potassium and fiber.
     Mangoes are one of the least likely fruits to have pesticide residues.
3. Unsweetened Greek Yogurt.
    Even the fat-free versions are thick and creamy, the perfect foil for berries. Twice the protein of
    ordinary yogurt!
4. Broccoli.
     Lots of vitamin C, vitamin K and folic acid. Steam until its still firm and add a spritz of lemon juice.
5. Wild Salmon.
     The omega-3 fats in fatty fish like salmon help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Wild-caught
      salmon has lower levels of PCB contaminants than farmed salmon.
6. Crispbreads. 
      Whole-grain rye crackers, like Wasa and Kavli- are loaded with fiber and often fat -free. Drizzle with a
       little honey and sprinkle with cinnamon to satisfy your sweet tooth.
7. Garbanzo Beans.
     All beans are good beans. They're rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Garbanzos
     are versatile; soups, salads, stews and rice!
8. Watermelon.
     Watermelon is a heavyweight in the nutrient department; vitamins, A, C and potassium.
9. Butternut Squash.
      Steam a sliced squash or buy peeled, diced squash that's ready to go into the oven, stir-fry
      or a soup. It's an easy way to get lots of vitamin C, A and fiber.
10. Leafy Greens.
      Don't miss out on power-house greens like kale, collards, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens and
      swiss chard. These leafy greens are packed with vitamins A,C and K magnesium, calcium, iron and fiber.       Serve with a splash lemon juice and red wine vinegar.