Super Food DietThe Top Super Food Diet Foods supply the nutrients to help you stay in optimal health. What are Super Foods?There is no official definition of a super food as yet, but it is generally agreed that the term refers to the range of foods that purport to have health-enhancing properties (besides filling you up when you are hungry). Think of books you've seen with titles like Cancer Fighting Super Foods, Top Super Foods For Better Health, Super Healing Foods ... You get the idea. A super food diet is worth the effort if your health is not as good as it should be, which is often the case if you have led a fairly inactive life, and/or your diet contains too much processed and refined foods. Super foods are different. They fill you up in a low-calorie way, and their high nutrition value helps your cells to do the vital work of regenerating your body and repairing the damage from the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Ultimately, the most important factor for good health is a fitness nutrition plan that includes a variety of nutritious foods (what some experts call a rainbow diet) and a regular fitness routine. Many of us, particularly those of us living in Westernized cultures and developed countries, eat too much processed foods and spend a disproportionate amount of our leisure time on the couch or in front of the computer. Here is a list of the Top Super Foods and how they benefit us. No one food can claim to be the best super food as they each have unique qualities. The best approach is to try and incorporate as many different varieties as you can in your Super Food Diet. Benefits of Super FoodsYogurt is higher in calcium than most other dairy products. It contains additional nutrients such as protein and potassium. Yogurt is a medium food that contains Probiotics for a healthy balance of good bacteria in your digestive system. It also has plant stanols for better heart health. For those who are lactose intolerant, yogurt is the perfect dairy alternative. 
Egg Nutrition: Eggs are full of protein and also contain 12 vitamins and minerals, including choline, which is good for brain development and memory. Nuts are high in protein and fiber, and very high in antioxidant content. However most nuts are also high in calories, so watch out for that. Nuts can help you lower your cholesterol and promote a healthy heart. Fruit Nutrition Facts For You Berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries or blackberries - are packed with an incredible amount of nutritional qualities such as antioxidants, phytonutrients and fiber. They are very low in calories, so they make a great snack any time of the day. Kiwis are among the most nutritionally dense fruits. They rank up there as one of the best sources of antioxidants in foods, and are also a great source of potassium, fiber, Vitamins A and E, and almost a full day's requirement for vitamin C. due to their high fiber content, kiwis can act as a mild laxative and thereby a natural cure for constipation. Quinoa is a wonderful whole grain which is high in protein, fiber, iron, zinc, Vitamin E, and selenium. All of these working together help you control your weight and lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Other grains to consider are buckwheat and whole wheat, barley, wild rice, millet, and oats. Vegetable Nutrition Facts: Beans are low in fat, and a great source of protein, magnesium, potassium, and carbohydrates. Your favorite beans (soya beans, mung beans, green beans, lentils...) are not only fiber rich, they also help to lower cholesterol. Another benefit is that they aid your body to efficiently eliminate toxic waste build up. If you are concerned about constipation prevention, this is one way to achieve it. Lentils and chickpeas are commonly used in Indian vegetarian curries. Another popular side dish seen in restaurants, particularly Japanese restaurants, is Edamame: boiled green baby soybeans in the pod, which are packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. 
Broccoli is is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K. It has cancer fighting properties and can be used in a large variety of foods such as a steamed, or roasted as a side dish, tossed into a salad or soups, or added to rice and grains for extra texture, taste, color, and of course, nutrition. Salmon is known as a super food because of its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and low saturated fats, making it a low-calorie, high nutrition lunch and dinner option. Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help to protect our heart. 
A word of caution about salmon in the Super Food Diet...If you eat salmon that has fed on smaller fish that have ingested chemicals like polychlorinated biphenyl compounds (PCBs), beware. What is PCB? According to the US Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, there are no known natural sources of PCBs. Decades ago, PCBs were used as coolants and lubricants in electrical plants and devices. However, they were banned in 1977 because of evidence that they build up in the environment and cause harmful effects to human health. Common side effects of PCB exposure
Studies have shown that women exposed to high PCB levels from fish gave birth to babies with lower birth weight and abnormal behavior responses. The babies imbibe the PCBs through their mothers' breast milk. Besides contaminating the fish we eat, PCB exposure can come through some brands of fish oil supplements on the market. Indeed, a lawsuit filed in the US at the time of writing is accusing eight fish oil producers for selling fish oil supplements with excessive PCB levels. So go ahead and enjoy your salmon, whether wild or farmed, but don't overdo it. You want your omega-3, but be smart about limiting your chemical exposure. Chemicals are everywhere. That is why we encourage anyone who wants a healthier life to consider the pros and cons and to eat organic wherever possible. We really don't know what's in our food supply.
Bonus Article on NutritionNature's Super Food, the Acai Berry, and what's so great about it.Natural Health Alternative to Super Food DietIf the Super Food Diet sounds like too much hard work, why not try one of our recommended Super Supplements? You get optimum nutrition products that combine the best super foods delivered in a form that is easily absorbed by your body, in an amount that is right for your body and practical enough for regular daily consumption. Ideally, you should be getting most of your nutrition from living whole foods and raw fruits and vegetables. But for some of us, this can be impractical. Rather than give up and revert to unhealthy eating habits, here's a compromise that lets you get most of your daily supply of nutrients. It only works if you choose a high quality nutritional supplement that supplies most, if not all, of the essential minerals and antioxidants needed for good health. Find out how our Certified Organic Antioxidant Supplement and Probiotic Supplement complement a healthy Super Food Diet.
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