How Super Is Your Food?

We all know the importance of super foods in our diet. They are the foods that give us the most nutritional bang for our buck. And everyday we are learning more about the benefits of everyday foods that elevate them to superfood status. Eggs, for example. We’ve always known they are a high source of protein, but new research tells us that when eating for breakfast, they actually promote healthy eating all day long. "Studies show if you eat eggs at breakfast, you may eat fewer calories during the day and lose weight without significantly affecting cholesterol levels," says Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of The Pocket Idiot's Guide to the New Food Pyramids.

So, I bet if you ask yourself, “Am I eating enough superfoods?” you will probably say, “You’re damn right I am!” But in reality, you probably are not. Because a few almonds and a sprinkle of olive oil does not a healthy diet make. And that fruit salad for breakfast needs to have way more blueberries to qualify as a superfood meal. Out of curiosity, I took the quiz on Superfoodsrx.com and was actually cringing as I answered the questions. And then I ran to the kitchen to make myself a cup of green tea so I at least got one superfood in today.  

I didn’t know that site existed, and I am sure they want to sell something to someone. But they do offer the quiz and a health focused newsletter for free, so it is worth the visit. Even if all you do is ask yourself, “ what is your superfood count for today so far?” more often.

Apples
Avocado
Beans
Blueberries
Broccoli
Cinnamon
Dark Chocolate
Dried SuperFruits
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Honey
Kiwi
Low Fat Yogurt
Oats
Onions
Oranges
Pomegranates 
Pumpkin
Soy
Spinach
Tea
Tomatoes
Turkey
Walnuts
Wild Salmon