Why is this delicious fruit so good for you? Why it’s a super food: Black olives are a great source of dietary fiber – which is great for digestion. Black olives are high in iron. Black olives are high ...
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Everyone knows that brown rice is better for you than white rice – but why? Why it’s a super food: Brown rice is high in fiber – which helps the body feel full faster and with less food. Brown rice ...
Read More »Eggplant: A Super Food
Eggplants are a great tasting super food with lots of options for preparation. Why eggplant is so good for you: Eggplant has only 35 calories per 1 cup serving. Eating eggplant may help lower cholesterol. Eggplant contains fiber, vitamin B ...
Read More »Blackberries: A Super Food
Blackberries are a delicious super fruit. Here’s why: Blackberries are high in antioxidants including vitamins C, E and K. Blackberries are a good source of soluble fiber. Blackberries contain Omega-3 fatty acids. Try blackberries in this great smoothie: Ingredients: 1 ...
Read More »Lentils – A Super Food
Lentils are a delicious, inexpensive super food. Why lentils are so good for you: Lentils are high in protein. Lentils are low in calories and low in fat. Lentils are high in fiber which may help lower cholesterol. One cup ...
Read More »Collard Greens – A Super Food
This staple of the South is packed with nutrients. Sometimes mixed with other greens like kale and spinach it is also great on its own. Why it’s a super food: Collard greens are high in potassium which is an electrolyte ...
Read More »Olive Oil – A Super Food
Why is olive oil so good for you? Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat which may help lower cholesterol. Olive oil contains antioxidants (polyphenols) which have anti-inflammatory properties. Be sure to use extra-virgin olive oil to ensure it is ...
Read More »Staying On Track When Injured
So you’ve finally gotten into a great exercise groove and nutrition plan to go with it. And suddenly an injury pops up – what do you do to stay on track? Get checked out by a doctor. You may just ...
Read More »Lean Beef – A Super Food
Red meat has had a bad reputation in the past but lean beef has many health benefits. Here’s why it’s good for you to have some once in a while: Lean beef is high in iron which helps move oxygen ...
Read More »Cantaloupe: A Super Food
This refreshing summer melon is not only delicious, but also nutritious! Why it’s a super food: Cantaloupe is almost 90% water, so it is perfect to help with hydration on hot summer days. It is also low in calorie at ...
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