Healthy Superfoods

Some superfoods are great as meals, some as snacks and some, you might just want to accent the main meal.  But, no matter what, these foods are healthy and you should include them in your diet.

Beef, Grass-Fed - Beef is an excellent source of iron, B vitamins and zinc.  But, since the advent of feed lots, the quality of the nutrients has declined.  Grass-fed cows produce meat that is leaner, has more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated fat than grain-fed beef.  The meat is more like venison which is nutritionally better than beef.

Cinnamon - Cinnamon is actually the bark off the cinnamon tree which is native to Sri Lanka.  Kids love it on toast, but research shows that it helps to regulate blood sugar levels, has anti-inflammatory properties and may inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Coconut Milk - It is rich in saturated fat, but people whose diet is rich in coconut milk do not have heart disease.  Plus, studies have shown that coconut flakes, coconut cream, coconut milk and coconut oil have lauric acid, which is an immune-boosting, anti-bacterial fatty acid.

Honey or Blackstrap Molasses - You should try natural sweeteners instead of sugar.  Unprocessed honey has many phytonutrients and enzymes the help with digestion.  Blackstrap molasses has concentrated nutrients and is a good source of iron and other minerals.

Nuts - Nuts that are rich in monounsaturated, polyunsaturated fats, and antioxidants are almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts.  These are also rich in antioxidants.  Walnuts are excellent for containing omega-3 fatty acids and Brazil nuts are rich in selenium.

Olive Oil - Olive oil has monounsaturated fats, phenols and vitamin E.  This means that olive oil contains cancer-fighting antioxidants, fats that reduce inflammation and vitamins that lower your risk of heart disease and protects your skin and nerves from damage.