Top Ten Super Foods

If you are looking to boost your overall health and well being a great place to start is to make sure you include these top 10 super foods in your daily eating plan.

Oats
Oats are rich in beta glucen soluble fibre and are low in GI. They can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. They also contain phytochemicals which act as an antioxidant.

Yoghurt
The probiotics of yoghurt is what makes this a super food. Scientific research indicates probiotics offer benefits such as immune protection, cancer risk minimisation and cholesterol lowering. Yoghurt is also high in calcium.

Blueberries
Blueberries have high levels of antioxidants. They lower cholesterol, prevent blood clotting and protect body cells.

Spinach
Dark green, leafy vegetables such as spinach contain phytonutrients and antioxidants including Vitamin K, folate and iron. Folate is especially important for heart health and cancer protection.

Nuts
Nuts contain healthy oils, fibre, vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals and amino acids.

Soy Beans
Soy beans are an excellent source of high quality protein. Soy beans have positive benefits which may reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are packed with the antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene offers benefits for heart health and may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Citrus Fruits
The CSIRO's Benefits of Citrus Fruits Report shows a trend of protection against various types of cancers from eating oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit.

Sardines
Sardines are a heart friendly, omega 3 and zinc rich fish. Sardines contain edible bones which are rich in calcium and Vitamin D.

Rosemary
In more recent times, concerns have arisen about potential cancer causing compounds that are formed when meat is grilled at high temperature. Recent research has revealed when meats are rubbed with antioxidant extracts such as rosemary the level of harmful compounds are reduced.

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