Saturday, July 7, 2012

7 of the Healthiest Foods You Should Be Eating But Aren't


I wanted to pass along this article from delish.com web site. The site is full of healthy recipes and info.



7 of the Healthiest Foods You Should Be Eating But Aren't


If you want to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, the best deals are "superfoods." These nutritional superstars are far more plentiful in nutrients than they are in calories and that research has shown they deliver health benefits. You're probably already eating a lot of everyday superfoods — like bananas, eggs, and broccoli — and maybe even some exotic ones (acai, anyone?). But what about the power-packed foods filled with good-for-you vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting phytochemicals you aren't eating? Here is a list of seven of the healthiest foods that you should be eating but probably aren't (or at least aren't getting enough of).

1. Kale

On top of delivering a raft of cancer-fighting antioxidants, kale is one of the vegetable world's top sources of vitamin A, which promotes eye and skin health and may help strengthen the immune system. It's a good source of heart-healthy fiber and a 1-cup serving has almost as much vitamin C as an orange. What's not to love?....

Read this entire article by clicking the link below:

http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/healthy-foods?src=nl&mag=del&list=nl_dhe_fot_non_070312_healthy-foods#slide-1

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