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Health and Wellness: Superfoods for Health and Wellness, Part 3
(continued from Part 2)
Health
and wellness
are easily attained through proper dietary and lifestyle choices.
If you include the foods listed below, along with those in Part 1 & Part 2 of "Health and Wellness: Superfoods for Health and
Wellness" in your diet daily, you will be more healthy by the spoonful!
- Whole Oats - This superstar whole
grain is a rich source of
several important minerals, B vitamins, and vitamin E. Oats are
naturally low in calories, provide healthy vegetable protein, and are
one of the best dietary sources of soluble fiber. The special type of
soluble fiber found in oats, called beta glucan, is a very effective
cholesterol lowering agent and has been shown to help stabilize blood
glucose and insulin levels in type 2 diabetics. Old fashioned and steel
cut oats are the healthiest form and make for a super-nutritious
breakfast.
- Servings
– ½ cup (cooked) or more daily.
- Broccoli
- Like
other non-starchy vegetables, broccoli is filled with health promoting
vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is naturally low in calories and
contains over 150 health promoting phytochemicals, including
sulfurophane, now famous for its potent cancer protective powers.
- Servings
– I recommend everyone consume at least 1 cruciferous veggie
daily. Broccoli is certainly one of the healthiest of the
bunch. 1/2 cup is a serving.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil - This
“make-me-healthier”, highly flavored oil protects
the heart and arteries through four separate mechanisms. It contains a
potent class of antioxidant phytochemicals called polyphenols that can
actually dilate arteries. It is not surprising that cultures that
consume lots of olive oil have lower rates of cancer, Alzheimer's
disease, and heart disease.
- Servings
– Daily. This should be the oil of choice for
all. For optimal results, use in cold foods, room temperatyre
foods or low-heat dishes. 2-4 TBS daily.
- Dark Chocolate- Exciting
new science reveals that this sweet indulgence is loaded with potent
antioxidants called flavanols that dramatically enhance blood
flow. The better your blood flow, the healthier
you’ll be.
- Servings
– ½ to 1 oz. daily. Best to be 60% or
higher cocoa content.
- Beans - Strive
to eat more beans!
Aim for 1 serving daily - this economical superstar food comes in over
24 varieties. Beans are versatile, very satisfying, packed
with health promoting nutrients and have been shown to lower your
cholesterol, protect your heart, decrease your risk of some cancers,
stabilize your blood glucose and insulin levels and aid in weight loss
– and of course they are delicious too!
- Servings
– Strive for a serving daily. Fresh, frozen, or
dried are best. Canned are acceptable, but higher in
sodium. ½ cup is a
serving.
For more complete guidance
regarding on how to maximize your health and wellness through proper
nutrition and lifestyle choices, check out my book.
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