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Ten Super Foods
1. Cantaloupe
A quarter of a delicious cantaloupe supplies almost as much
vitamin A and C as most people need in an entire day.
2. Sweet Potatoes
A nutritional All-Star – sweet potatoes are one of the
best vegetables you can eat. They are loaded with carotenoids,
vitamins C, potassium, and fiber. Mix in unsweetened applesauce
of crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.
3. Fat-free (Skim) or Low-fat
Milk (1-percent not 2-percent)
This is an excellent source of calcium, vitamins, and protein
with little or no artery-clogging fat and cholesterol. Soy milk
can have just as many nutrients – if the company adds
them.
4. Kellogg’s All-Bran
Original or Post 100% Bran
A half-cup serving of bran cereal provides more than a third
of the fiber you need for an entire day – to reduce the
risk of constipation, diverticulosis, and heart disease.
5. Oranges
Great-tasting and rich in vitamin C, folic acid and fiber.
6. Broccoli
Lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, and folic acid.
7. Whole-Grain Bread
Whole-Grain bread is higher in fiber and about a dozen vitamins
and minerals than enriched white bread or “wheat”
bread.
8. Watermelon
Excellent source of vitamin C and carotenoids – and it
tastes great! Perfect for a snack, dessert, or picnics.
9. Beans
Inexpensive, low in fat, and rich in protein, iron, folic acid
and fiber. Choose garbanzo, pinto, black, Navy, kidney or lentils.
Eat them as a side dish or snack, in a tortilla with salsa or
in a soup.
10. Spinach or Kale
Loaded with vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium, and fiber. Steam
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