Superfoods of the Season
There is food, and then there is superfood! Superfoods fight disease and make you healthier.
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Beans
Beans are probably the best plant food you can eat! They’re an excellent source of hearty, low-fat plant protein and fiber. Simmered in soups or blended into tangy spreads, beans are a versatile and delicious introduction to the power of food. Soluble fiber from foods such as beans, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A small serving of beans or lentils supplies at least 4 grams of soluble fiber. They also contain important vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, iron, potassium and zinc. With the bonus of their antioxidants, you have a nearly perfect food!
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A Rainbow of Colors
The rainbow of colors in fruits and vegetables mirrors the rainbow of health benefits they provide. These colors are the result of disease-fighting phytonutrients like lycopene (found in red tomatoes) and beta-carotene (found in orange carrots). Kagome has discovered that the best way to capture the nutritional complexity of fruits and vegetables is to select those richest in colors, which are also richest in taste. Drink up!
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Dark Leafy Greens
Want a superfood for your skin? Go green! By that, I mean dark leafy greens, such as arugula, chicory, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach and Swiss chard. Just 1/2 cup provides over 150% of your Daily Value of vitamin A (beta-carotene), which helps maintain the tissues that make up the skin’s surface. What’s more, the vitamin C in dark leafy greens supports the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that gives your skin its elasticity and youthful fullness.
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