Hey there, My Friends!
Do you ever wonder “What Makes A SuperFood So Super?” Me too! So I did some reading and looked the term up in Webster’s dictionary. It made the cut there, so it’s got to be important, right?
SuperFoods are nutrient dense foods. For starters, they offer loads of antioxidants, fiber, fatty acids, tons of vitamins & minerals, phytonutrients, phytochemicals, and heart healthy fats. Lean proteins are also considered to be SuperFoods. I could go on & on about “What Makes A SuperFood So Super”, but you’ve watched the video, right? The most important thing to remember is SuperFoods are low in calories and packed full of nutrients that are healing, anti-inflammatory and healthy for the body.
When you go to the grocery store, check out the produce area and fall in love all over again.
Look around for the following and get lost in #GodsMedicineCabinet.
- Non-Starch veggies; broccoli, asparagus, carrots, Brussel sprouts
- Leafy Greens; spinach, arugula, romaine, dandelion greens
- Berries; fresh or frozen works!
- Citrus Family; oranges, lemons, limes, grapefuits (the picture is an infusion using the citrus family, cucumber & basil)
- Mushrooms
- Seeds & Nuts
Lentils & Legumes are great sources of vegetarian protein. If you eat meat, look for lean proteins like salmon & sardines, grass-fed beef or pasture-raised chicken. Green Tea is a wonderful source of antioxidants and is just yummy any time of the day. And, whatever you do, don’t forget the Dark Chocolate!! 😉 You heard me right, Dark Chocolate!!
So next time you hear the term, SuperFood, think nutrient dense and low calorie. Hopefully this helps clarify “What Makes A SuperFood So Super”. Let me know what SuperFoods are your go-to choices. I always love to hear from You!
Until next time… Make! It! Count!
Much Love,
Cristina Lynn Zen