Ochsner Clinic nutritionists have come up with a list of 10 “superfoods,” bursting with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. How many of these nutritional powerhouses, full of good fats and micronutrients and known for their cancer-fighting and blood pressure lowering ability, are in your diet?
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Peanut butter – its good fats combat heart disease and diabetes
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Avocado – fiber plus vitamins C and B6 and folate for your heart
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Chili peppers – capsaicin in these boosts metabolism and helps with weight loss
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Watermelon – contains the cancer-fighting compound lycopene
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Whole-grain cereal – one bowl per day will stabilize your blood sugar
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Blueberries – a real antioxidant superpower, plus vitamin C and fiber
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Apples – roughly 80 calories and no fat, plus cholesterol-lowering pectin
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Salmon – studies indicate it fights prostate cancer
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Eggs – prevent heart and eye disease and contain lutein, a powerful antioxidant
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Turneric – this exotic spice helps ease arthritis and muscle pains
What else do the items on this list have in common? They all taste good! For a superfood recipe to prove it, check out the Soy Glazed Salmon on the 2Step recipe page!