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13 Foods You Should Eat (Part 1)
We published this blog many months ago and to this day it’s still one we get asked about the most — so we wanted to revisit as it’s always a good reminder to eat great foods that many likely aren’t eating!
Well here is our list of the 13 Foods You Should be Eating, Part 1 (foods 1-7).
- Sardines. These tiny fish are super high in omega-3 fats and are almost free of mercury and other contaminants, like many other fish do. They’re also a great source of calcium and vitamin D (check out this piece for why we need D)! They’re sold year round in the can … add them to salads, mix them in pasta sauce, or use them in place of tuna fish or canned salmon.
- Swiss chard. This green, leafy nutrient powerhouse is loaded with good stuff. It’s high in vitamins A, K and folate, among others. Saute some with garlic and a bit of olive oil, with a pinch of kosher salt, black and red pepper.
- Turmeric. This is the ultimate anti inflammatory spice. Add it to rice, veggie dishes, or even try it in scrambled eggs!
- Red cabbage. This cruciferous vegetable is loaded antioxidant polyphenols – particularly anthocyanins, which give red cabbage its color, and may be responsible protecting the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. It also has up to 8 times the vitamin C of green cabbage. Add shredded cabbage to wraps, salads, or find a mayo free recipe for coleslaw and give it a try!
- Cinnamon. Another powerful spice, just ½ tsp per day has been shown to lower LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides. It may also lower blood sugar in those with diabetes and is a powerful antioxidant – sprinkle some on oatmeal, in smoothies, on cottage cheese, or yogurt.
- Quinoa. This ancient grain boasts one of the highest protein contents of any grain, it’s high in fiber, and higher in many other minerals than most grains. It’s great as a breakfast cereal, mixed with some dried fruit and nuts, or use it as a substitute for rice in recipes.
- Broccoli. This cruciferous vegetable is particularly high in a nutrient called sulforaphane, which has cancer fighting properties. Mix broccoli into omelets, on salads, in stir fry or pasta sauce.
Stay tuned for the remainder of this list — Foods 8-13 of the Foods You Should Be Eating is coming tomorrow.
January 18th, 2010 at 7:59 am
There was a similar in the NYT — great info!
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January 18th, 2010 at 8:07 am
Kara & Chris, i would add to your list two of my favorite foods: which I am sure it will be add in part 2 of your post!
Chia: give you more calcium than if you drank a glass of milk? Using chia on a regular basis can be great all around, as it has more boron, magnesium and a host of trace minerals that will help you absorb your essential vitamins.
Kelp: The electromagnetic action of seaweed releases excess body fluids from congested cells and dissolves fatty wastes through the skin, replacing them with minerals, especially potassium and iodine.
Iodine in seaweed boosts thyroid activity, so food nutrients are used before they can turn into fatty deposits.
Great Work!
Nancy
Health Lady
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January 18th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Not surprising, given my culinary challenges, that I have not eaten several of the foods on this list, but I will add them to my grocery list. Thanks!
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January 19th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Not surprisingly, I have not had many of the items on today's list, but I am open to trying them. I take turmeric daily in a capsule form. Is there any benefit to this? Thanks for the great information!
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January 19th, 2010 at 9:00 am
I sprinkle cinnamon in my coffee every day. It tastes great, is good for me, and helps me to not miss the lattes or other fancy coffee drinks I gave up months ago.
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January 25th, 2010 at 2:14 am
Hello. This is kind of an “unconventional” question , but have other visitors asked you how get the menu bar to look like you’ve got it? I also have a blog and am really looking to alter around the theme, however am scared to death to mess with it for fear of the search engines punishing me. I am very new to all of this …so i am just not positive exactly how to try to to it all yet. I’ll just keep working on it one day at a time Thanks for any help you can offer here.
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July 14th, 2010 at 9:56 am
how do I add someone to your mailing list so they can get this great info
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July 14th, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Thank you — have them go to mohrresults.com and sign up on our website to receive the daily information!
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