Superfoods - the 14 heros of this blog!

1. Beans - Black, pinto, navy, great northern, lima, garbanzo (chickpeas), lentils, green beans, sugar snap peas, green peas
2. Berries - Blueberries, cranberries, boysenberries, raspberries, strawberries, currants, blackberries, cherries
3. Greens - Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, turnips, cauliflower, collards, bok choy, mustard greens, swiss chard
4. Oats & Grains - Oats, wheat germ, ground flaxseed, brown rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye, millet, bulgur wheat, amaranth, quinoa, triticale, kamut, yellow corn, wild rice, spelt, couscous
5. Citrus - Oranges, lemons, white and pink grapefruit, kumquats, tangerines, limes
6. Orange Veggies - Pumpkin, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, orange bell peppers
7. Fish - Wild Salmon, Alaskan halibut, canned albacore tune (solid white in water), sardines, herring, trout, sea bass, oysters and clams
8. Soy - Soy, tofu, soy milk, soy nuts, edamame, tempeh, miso
9. Leafy greens - Spinach, kale, romaine lettuce
10. Tea - Any flavor
11. Red fruit - Tomato, red watermelon, pink grapefruit, Japanese persimmons, red-fleshed papaya, strawberry guava
12. Lean protein - Eggs, Turkey, chicken (skinless boneless white meat).
13. Nuts - Walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews
14. Yogurt - Low fat or fat free (greek yogurt has the most protein).

As I post recipes I will describe the nutritional benefit of each of the superfoods and why we need them in our bodies. Please note I am not a nutritionist, however I will research and share what I have learned and how these essential nutrients will make your body feel.