Since you all have been taking a look around the grocery store and exploring new foods, I thought this would be a good opportunity to discuss Super foods with you. Because we watch a lot of animated television in our house, I am familiar with superheroes. When I heard about super foods, I was intrigued. My goal is to put the most nutrient dense food I can find in my family’s meals. These super foods sound like they might be able to help me do that.
OK……….English major here…………I love definitions. I find the Oxford Dictionary especially exciting…………..You can stop laughing now. The Oxford Dictionary defines super foods as:
noun
Plain Yogurt – It is loaded with calcium and other good for you nutrients like protein and potassium. Yogurt can also be enhanced with probiotics which are important for gut health. (More on this soon). Activia is a yogurt that advertises probiotics. You could check them out. I actually buy Stonyfield yogurt which I found to have even more probiotics and is available in a giant container without any additional flavorings added. I prefer to add my own flavorings.
Beans – Yes, beans……….they are actually good for your heart. They are a good source of protein, magnesium, potassium, and carbohydrates. They also help to fill you up and rid your body of waste. Not glamorous, but it needs to be done. A new one I tried is edamame. They are a beautiful grass green bean that taste great heated with a bit of butter or tossed into a salad. This time of year, I buy them frozen. Beans can also take the place of meat in many recipes so they are great when you are on a budget also.
Thanks for breaking this down for me… Now I feel the need to go stock up on me some superfoods!
Thanks for stopping by. I would love to hear what super foods you eat. I know eating them makes me feel better. That is certainly a plus.
Edamame is one of my families favorites. I serve them as a treat for the kids. We like them in the pod, steamed and sprinkled with a little kosher salt. I'm following you via GFC. I host Fluster Creative Muster Party on Wednesdays and I would love it if you would come by and party with us. Hope to see you there!
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Robin
Fluster Buster
Great info. Thanks for linking up at Family Fun Friday. Sincerely,
Monica
http://happyandblessedhome.com
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you come back often.
I try to add super foods in my meals always. Great article. Thanks for the follow on our Aloha Friday Blog Hop my dear. Just followed you back 🙂
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Madame Keke
Thanks for stopping by. We would love to hear about your favorite super foods sometime.
Oh so I'm quite healthy then. I eat and love most of the food mention above. Hoppin over from bloglovin
Thanks for stopping by. The foods listed above are a great start to a healthy diet. You must be very healthy. Good to know, right? I hope you come back often and share your experience with us.
Newest follower here! I found you through the blog hop. You have a wonderful blog, I can't wait to read more. You can find me at meandmr.com
-Melanie @meandmr.com
Thanks for stopping by. Time is precious. I appreciate you sharing some of yours with me. I plan to visit your blog often.
Wow, such great info! I try to add as much super food as I can, but I sure could add more each day. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent!! So thrilled to have you party with us. Have a wonderful week. Your newest GFC follower, too! 🙂
Kathy
lifeonlakeshoredrive.com
Thanks so much for stopping by Kathy. It is a pleasure to party with you. I hope to see you here often.