Wednesday, August 10, 2011

10 Foods you should eat! But you probably don't...

We found a great article in Men's Health through msn.ca that talked about good foods to eat that are uncommon in many people's diets. We made a Cole's Notes version of the slideshow, here it is.
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The 10 Best Foods You Aren't Eating

10: Beets. Packed with folate and betaine. Eating it raw is best. Grate it and add it to a dish.
9:   Cabbage. Lots of Sulforaphane that promotes cancer-fighting enzymes. Make coleslaw.
8:   Guava. High in antioxidants and in potassium(+63% than bananas). Eat the whole fruit.
7:   Swiss Chard. Bitter veggie, great for your eyes. Goes great with grilled steak/chicken.
6:   Cinnamon. Helps control blood sugar cellular metabolism of sugar. Sprinkle on oatmeal.
5:   Purslane. Plant with most omega-3 fatty acids. Contains tons of melatonin. Add to salad.
4:   Pomegranate Juice. Reduces blood pressure. Lots of Vitamin C. Just need a small glass.
3:   Goji Berries. Raisin-size fruits high in anti-oxidants. Used in Tibet for 1700+ years.
2:   Dried Plums. Fights cancer-causing radicals in the body. Tons of great recipes out there.
1:   Pumpkin Seeds. Magnesium-loaded. Toast 'em and eat them whole.

Try to incorporate some of these into your diet!

Source URL: http://lifestyle.ca.msn.com/health-fitness/diet/rodale-gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=29861292

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