Super foods, does anyone have any information on these so called super foods?

Question

I know porridge oats is one, is broccoli another??

Answer 1

Wiki has a list of superfoods. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superfoods

I would consider Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa) a superfood or a super grain.

Quinoa was of great nutritional importance in pre-Columbian Andean civilizations, being secondary only to the potato, and followed in third place by maize. In contemporary times this crop has come to be highly appreciated for its nutritional value, as its protein content is very high (12%–18%). Unlike wheat or rice (which are low in lysine), quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete food. It is a good source of dietary fiber and phosphorus and is high in magnesium and iron. Quinoa is gluten free and considered easy to digest. Because of all these characteristics, quinoa is being considered as a possible crop in NASA's Controlled Ecological Life Support System for long-duration manned spaceflights. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa

Answer 2

Beet greens, spirilina,wheat grass

Answer 3

Depending on who you ask . . .

Here come the SUPER FOODS!

These foods benefit the body in so many ways. They power your brain, and correctly and efficiently fuel your body. Super foods fight infection, enhance your immune system, and protect against diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, and respiratory infections.

Vegetables

Red, yellow, and orange peppers

Mushrooms

Romaine Lettuce

Carrots, baby and regular

Kale and other greens

Garlic

Onions

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Sweet potatoes

Spinach

Green onions

Winter squash

Cabbage

Beets

Tomatoes

Fruits

Apples

Red grapefruit

Melons, any kind

Dried apricots

Red grapes

Prunes

Oranges

Berries, any kind

Dairy

Skim or 1% milk

Low fat yogurt with active cultures

Low fat cottage cheese



Meats and Seafood

Fresh fish, unbreaded

Salmon, canned or fresh

Tuna, canned or fresh

Lean, fresh beef, poultry or pork

Eggs

Soup beans, caned or dried

Veggie burgers

Nuts and seeds

Grains

100% whole wheat bread, bagels, pitas

Whole wheat pasta

Cornmeal

Millet

Bulgur

Brown rice

Oatmeal

Miscellaneous

Extra virgin olive oil

Black olives

Dark (not milk) chocolate

Green tea

Salsa

Calcium-fortified juice

Answer 4

I think Adduki beans are, and i know blueberries are. I think strawberries are too. Most fruit and vegetables, eaten in their purest form are 'super foods' .

I eat a lot of blueberries, especially when i'm feeling a bit down - better than chocolate (Well, health wise anyway)

Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, these berries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists.  Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also anti-inflammatory.

I have heard the rule is the darker the berry, the more antioxidants they have.

And fish too, for that good omega 3 stuff wild rather than farmed fish like salmon,mackerel (love that stuff!) herrings, trout etc. Tends to be from more cold water fish

Oats are too, and whole grains.

    *  Beans

    * Blueberries

    * Broccoli

    * Oats

    * Oranges

    * Pumpkin

    * Salmon

    * Soy

    * Spinach

    * Tea (green or black)

    * Tomatoes

    * Turkey

    * Walnuts

    * Yogurt

The heat source in chilis, capsaicin, is an antioxidant. Contains blood thinning properties to prevent strokes, lowers cholesterol, protects DNA against carcinogens, may stimulate release of endorphins ("natural high" chemicals)

Hope you had a good break:) xx

Anyway, apart from my usual ramble, found this website

http://www.oprah.com/presents/2005/young...

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Answer 5

Edamame (soy beans). Edamame are one of the only vegetables to contain all nine essential amino acids which makes it a complete protein source. Quinoa is also great, but it has already been mentioned.