Showing posts with label superfoods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label superfoods. Show all posts

Monday, January 4, 2010

Incredible Edibles: The 20 Superfoods That Can Improve Your Well-Being.

Most of us know that avocado, blueberries, and broccoli are packed with nutrients, but there are many other lesser-known superfoods that we should become acquainted with, says nutritionist Glen Matten.
1 Leeks for digestion
Judging by the TV ads, I guess you know about probiotics – ‘friendly’ bacteria – already. You probably know less about prebiotics, the fibre that stimulates the good bugs. Leeks contain prebiotics in abundance, which spells happy days for digestive health and may even enhance the immune system.
Other prebiotic foods: Bananas, asparagus, artichokes, onions Read more

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Plums: New Disease-Fighting Super-Food

Plums are a new super-food and full of disease-fighting antioxidants, say experts.
Plums are being heralded as the new 'super-food' by scientists. They found the purple fruit matched or exceeded blueberries in antioxidants and phytonutrients, which help prevent disease. Read more