Message # 74 Super Foods
This message is especially dedicated to the great Travis Spalding.
Many people have been requesting another post on nutrition, so here it is…
Here are my top foods that will help you reach peak performance, physically and mentally:
Broccoli
-Contains sulforaphane, indoles, folate, fiber, calcium, vitamin C, beta-carotene, lutein/zeaxanthin, vitamin K
-An anticancer vegetable
-Rich in fiber
Blueberries
-Contains polyphenols, salicylic acid, fiber, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, manganese, magnesium, iron, riboflavin, niacin, phytoestrogens, low calories
-More antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable
–Antiaging, lowers risk of cardiovascular disease
-May reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia
-Help digestion
-Dried blueberries have antiwrinkle properties
Spinach
-Contains lutein/zeaxanthin, low in calories, beta-carotene, plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids, glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, vitamins C and E, B vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, betaine
-More health benefits than almost any other food
-Anticancer food
–Anticardiovascular disease, anticataracts
Tea
-Contains flavonoids, fluoride, no calories
-Lowers blood pressure
-Prevents cancer and osteoporosis
-Lowers risk of stroke
-Promotes heart health
-May prevent skin cancer
-Best are green and black tea
-Drink before you exercise (antioxidant boost)
-Good for dental health
Wild Salmon
-Contains marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, selenium, vitamin D, potassium, protein
-Reduces risk of coronary artery disease
-Controls hypertension
-Prevents cancer
-Relieves depression and other mental health problems
Other super foods:
-beans, oats, oranges, pumpkin, soy, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts, yogurt
Recommended reading: SuperFoods by Steven Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
Homework: Add these foods to your grocery list!
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