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Green beans are a great side dish for your dinner!  With Thanksgiving coming up it’s a great healthy addition to your family meal! Why it’s a super food: Green beans are low in calories, with about 45 calories per cup. Green ...

With Thanksgiving and the holidays coming up here is a great super food to work into your family celebrations. Why sweet potatoes are so good for you: Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins A, B, C and D. ...

  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 ...

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 ...

Check out this simple delicious side dish.  Goes great with turkey burgers, grilled chicken, fish or steak! Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons cinnamon or nutmeg (choose to your tastes) Directions: Preheat oven ...

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 ...

Check out this great shrimp and spaghetti squash recipe from MarthaStewart.com. Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon ...

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 ...

Julia fell in love with this recipe from 100 Days of Real Food – check it out for a delicious dinner. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound sausage (or bacon) 1 large bell pepper, large dice 1 large onion, large ...

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 ...