Sunday, December 28, 2008

MORE SUPERFOODS!

I saw another article on Superfoods from Women's Health Mag and wanted to share. I love how they break everything down by the body parts that they can help. Now, it doesn't mean that you shouldn't eat all the items cuz they're all very nutritious. BUT since everyone has different needs, we can all use more of what we need help with right? I just wrote down the nutrients needed not the actual food item cuz some of them are kinda hard to obtain like Orange Cauliflower and Arctic Char? I also gave examples of not-so familiar nutrients (at least to me).

1. Hair: protein & zinc
2. Brain: omega-3 & leafy greens
3. Nose: vitamin E
4. Eyes: lutein (egg yolks) & beta-carotene
5. Skin: lycopene & omega-3
6. Lips: omega-3

7. Nails: iron
8. Breasts: sulforaphane (broccoli)
9. Heart: homocysteine (asparagus) & phenolics (grape juice)
10. Gut: fiber & beneficial bacteria (tofu)
11. Girl Parts: vitamin C & fermented milk products
12. Muscles & Joints: whey protein & oleocanthal (olive oil)
13. Bones: magnesium & omega-3

So what's my conclusion? Omega-3 is a MUST in a healthy diet since it helps more body parts than anything else. BUT we also need LOADS of different vitamins, antioxidants and not to mention other hard-to-pronounce things...EAT UP!

1 comment:

The Blonde Duck said...

What a great list, espiecially post-holiday! Thanks!

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