By: Nikki Nies

Any time the word “super” is placed in front of a word, it makes the following concept that much grander. The Super Bowl, superlatives and supermarket, etc. All of those nouns indicate a sense of grandeur above the regular bowl, laxatives and markets. Foods that have been deemed “super” fit within the esteemed category as well.
While the concept of superfoods have been thrown around a lot, it’s not a concept that’s always quickly understood. What’s a “superfood” you ask? Besides holding up claims of being able to stave off chronic diseases (i.e. heart disease, diabetes, cancer and/or cholesterol), super foods can provide more variety and color in one’s diet. While our society has evolved into heavily leaning on supplements and prescription and OTC to treat ailments, an introduction to superfoods may be the solution to many of your struggles.
Super Foods | Benefits | Recommended Serving |
Bananas |
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4-6 a week |
Barley |
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Beans |
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Blueberries |
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Dark Chocolate |
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Fish—i.e. salmon, sardines, mackeral, herring |
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Lentils |
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Oranges |
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Peanut Butter |
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Pumpkin |
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Soy |
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Spinach and dark leafy greens (i.e. broccoli, kale, collard greens, swiss chard) |
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Tea—black or green |
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Walnuts |
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Yogurt |
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An added plus, there aren’t any side effects to eating superfoods and one doesn’t have to worry about consuming processed products! Even if you’re not struggling with a particular food, superfoods can provide preventative benefits as well as all around great nutrients. You can’t get much better than that!
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/superfoods-everyone-needs
http://www.beveganmakepeace.com/healthy-living/the-top-10-superfoods/
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20475957,00.html
http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/nutrition/eat-healthy-america-52-superfoods-25519
http://skinnyms.com/50-super-foods-the-ultimate-shopping-list/