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Superfoods are Nutritional Powerhouse
Foods• Nutrient dense foods (low calorie, high
nutrient).
• They are proven to help prevent and reverse aging, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, dementia, and extend your lifespan.
Key Vocabulary• Antioxidant
– prevent the creation of “free radicals”, which cause damage to the cells
• Carotenoid– colorful plant pigments; owerful
antioxidants that can help prevent cancer and heart disease; enhance your immune response to infections.
• Phytonutrients– nonvitamin, nonmineral components in food
that provide health benefits.
• Flavonoid (a type of antioxidant)– Compounds with anti-bacterial, anti-viral,
anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antiallergenic
ORANG
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• Antioxidants (93% of daily Vit C)
• 170 cancer-fighting phytochemicals
• Reduce arthritis, cancer, asthma, diabetes and obesity.
• Only 60 calories
Pumpkin• One of the most
nutritionally valuable foods we have
• High in Vit A, Potassium, cancer fighting agents
Soy• Inexpensive source
of protein• Vitamin Rich• Lots of fiber• Plant source of
omega-3 fatty acids• Offers a wealth of
phytonutrients
Spinach• Flavonoids• Antioxidants
– Vit C, Vit A, Zinc, Vit E• Anti-inflammatory• Helps prevent heart attack
and stroke• Maintains bone strength
Tomatoes
• Excellent source of lycopene, that helps prevent cancer, raises the SPF factor of your skin, helps prevent blindness
Almonds
• Reduce risk of
heart disease, diabetes and cancer• High in
Vitamin C and natural oils that diminish signs of aging.
Yogurt• Contributes to
the balance of microorganisms in the body
• Digestible form of milk products that provide calcium
Avocados• One of the most
nutritionally-dense fruits per gram
• Improves body’s ability to absorb nutrients
• Healthy fats
Cinnamon• Cinnamon
functions as a “brain boost” Encourages cognitive ability
• Is a glucose moderator and is antibacterial
Eggs
• Do NOT raise cholesterol!
• High complete protein, low calorie
• 20% RDI Vitamin D• Full of antioxidants• Help with weight
loss
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Reduces the risk for breast/ colon cancer
• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves cardiovascular health
• Good source of vitamin E
Garlic• It is a anti-
inflammatory and has antiviral properties
• Has been used to treat stroke, cancer, immune disorders, arthritis, and cerebral aging
Honey• Treatment for
respiratory
diseases, skin
ulcers, wounds,
urinary diseases,
and dandruff
• Darker the
honey, higher
levels of
antioxidants
Sweet Potato
• Have in cancer fighting antioxidants
• High in Beta-carotene
• Known for anti-inflammatory properties
• Help stabilize blood sugar levels
Pomegranates• They have 2 to
3 times the antioxidant
power of equal amounts of green tea or
red wine!
Apples• Have been proven
to be potent weapons against cancer, heart disease, asthma, and type II diabetes compared with other fruits and vegetables