The problem with eating healthy is that it is more expensive than eating poorly. Also, we have to find other foods to eat than we were originally raised on. Even finding an using a few of the foods on this list will be beneficial. This list of "Super Foods" might give you some ideas!
"These vitamin and nutrient-packed foods have been proven to extend health, energy, and longevity and help prevent diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, and Alzheimer's. Each Superfood also has a number of sidekicks (or substitutions) that have about the same healthy punch -- a few are listed in parentheses. Get as many of these foods in your family's diet as you can for a longer, healthier life!
BEANS (pinto, lima, lentils, green beans, peas)
BROCCOLI (brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, cauliflower)
BLUEBERRIES (purple grapes, cherries, most other berries
OATS (brown rice, barley, wheat, rye, yellow corn)
ORANGES (lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, limes)
PUMPKIN (carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes)
SALMON (halibut, albaore tuna, trout, clams, sea bass)
SOY (tofu, soy nuts, soymilk edamame, miso)
SPINACH (kale, romaine lettuce, orange bell perppers)
TOMATOES (strawberries, watermelon, grapefruit, guava)
TURKEY (chicken)
WALNUTS (most other nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds)
YOGURT (kefir)
A quick, easy energy drink: blend one cup soymilk, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries and 1 banana for a Super Smoothie!
(For more information, see "SuperFoods" by Steven Pratt, M.D.)
Ann Hymas
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Thanks mom! You saved me from doing it! Just kidding, I will still look up some more, but this is good stuff!
Ooooh. You see, kale is listed twice. It must be a GOOD one!
It's so nice to see that some of my favorite foods are super foods! In fact, I like all of these things (with the exception of tofu and I don't even know what miso is). Too bad dad can't get us all a years supply of salmon and halibut. We'd all be the healthier for it.
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