Nutrition

[GFPaperdoll]

I just read this great book "SuperFoods" fourteen foods that will change your life, by steven Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews

I thought this was a great book, just ignore the parts about wheat and dairy!!
:D :D

I found some tips to improve my daily nutrition...

has anyone else on here already read this book?

[annelb]

http://www.webmd.com/content/Article/82/97166.htm
Here is an interview with Dr. Pratt.

http://www.amazon.com/SuperFoods-Rx-Fourteen-Foods-Change/dp/0060535679
You can search inside the book and read what others have to say. Out of 86 reviews, only 2 were less than 4 out of 5 stars. Looks as though this book is really liked.

Anne

[jcc]

I've heard of it, but have not read it. I think I've seen the 14 foods listed. What are they again?

hehehe...so Anne, I see tonight you have the fastest fingers on the Internet ;)! I see you found them!



Beans: A great low-fat, low-calorie source of protein and an easy way to help control your weight and your blood sugar.
Blueberries: The best food on the planet to preserve a young brain as we mature.
Broccoli: The best food on the planet to prevent cancer.
Oats: A sure-fire way to lower your cholesterol.
Oranges: The most readily available source of vitamin C, which in turn lowers the rate of most causes of death in this country, for example, heart disease and cancer.
Pumpkin: Loaded with phytonutrients, which keep our skin young and help prevent damage from sunlight.
Wild salmon: A guaranteed way to lower your risk for cardiac-related death.
Soy: The only complete vegetarian source of protein.
Spinach: The best food on the planet to prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, thus ensuring a lifetime of good vision.
Tea -- green or black: The easiest and cheapest no-calorie way to avoid heart disease and cancer.
Tomatoes: One of the easiest ways for men to avoid prostate cancer is the consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products.
Skinless turkey breast: The leanest meat source of protein on the planet.
Walnuts: Consuming walnuts is an easy, tasty way to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
Yogurt: A tasty, easy way to boost your immune system.People might like enjoy this site, too. I've only glanced, but it looked interesting enough.
Healing Foods Reference Database (http://www.healingfoodreference.com/)

Cara

[annelb]

This was part of OBT - The World's Healthiest Foods.
http://www.whfoods.com/

Then there was Christine Doherty's "Top 10 Super Foods" in Living Without. She also talked at the GIG meeting in 2005.
http://www.livingwithout.com/2005/feature_fall05_superfoods.htm
The link to the complete story is bad :( In alphabetic order, these top ten super-performers are beets, Brazil nuts, broccoli, cabbage, flax seeds, kale, lentils, plain yogurt, pomegranate, and quinoa.

Anne