Post on 22-Dec-2015
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Nutrient Rich Foods -
Superfoods
Superfoods
What are Superfoods?• No definition • Health benefits beyond basic nutrition
• Improve overall health• Provide disease prevention
• Nutrient rich• Contain high amounts of antioxidants
Superfood Boom
• Choosing foods and drinks with added health benefits
• Seeking “convenient health”• News media, popular press, and TV
promotion
The problems…• Naturally nutrient-rich, enriched or
fortified
• Foods with ‘healthy’ ingredients may be high in sugar or saturated fat
• Beneficial nutrients may not be well absorbed
Good Examples• Blueberries• Pomegranate• Tomatoes• Fish and nuts• Flaxseed• Green Veggies• Soy
• Oats
• Green Tea
• Brainberries
• Promote brain function and prevent
the effects of aging
• Antioxidants: anthocyanins,
flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins
• Promote urinary tract health
Blueberries
• Popular Superfood
• Antioxidant phytochemicals
• Antiatherogenic
• Lowers lipoproteins (LDL)
• LDL leads to plaque build up in
arteries
Pomegranate
Tomatoes• Antioxidant — Lycopene• Reduce prostate cancer risk and
cardiovascular disease risk
Omega-3 Superfoods
Walnuts• High in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium,
and antioxidants
• A handful a day
Salmon• Good source of protein
• 2 servings per week
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Found in fortified foods
• Can add to recipes
• Cardiovascular health
Flaxseed
Green Superfoods
Broccoli and Spinach
• Boost the immune system
• Lower cancer risk
• Supports cardiovascular health
• High quality protein source• Cardiovascular benefits
• Isoflavones = phytoestrogens• Menopausal symptom relief
Soy
Whole Grain Oats
• Reduce the risk of coronary heart
disease
• High in soluble fiber
• Lower cholesterol
• Reduce cancer risk
• Catechins, ECGC• Antioxidants• May help lower cholesterol• Protection from some forms of cancer
Green Tea
In conclusion…
• Many foods are SUPER
• Eat a variety of foods
• Read labels carefully