Originally published August 26 2005
"Power foods" that parents should know about
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Parents need to know that their kids should be eating plant foods high in fiber, like grains, vegetables and fruits.
Plant foods, such as grains, vegetables and fruits, should make up a large part of everyone's diet.
High in fiber, they play a key role in digestion as they lower blood sugar, increase insulin efficiency, lower cholesterol, reduce cancer risks, and aid in weight loss or maintenance.
No wonder mom told us to eat our vegetables!
High in vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates, while being low in fat and calories -- plant foods are the base of a healthy diet.
They're also nature's finest source of antioxidants -- micronutrients that prevent free radicals from forming toxic substances in our bodies.
Antioxidants are highest in the darkly hued skins of many fruits and vegetables.
Plant foods contain both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas and beans.
When combined with water they gel, aiding in the absorption of nutrients, and helping to control blood sugar spikes.
Insoluble Fiber is found in bran, vegetables, fruit skins, and whole grains.
They help to provide a satisfying feeling of fullness while they increase digestive motility and the maintenance of good muscle tone.
Most plant foods fall into a category I call Powerfoods -- foods or dishes that have the power to significantly improve health.
Turn your diet into a Powerdiet -- complement your meat, fish, poultry and dairy with the widest variety of plant foods possible.
Let the season be your guide and open your mind, and shopping cart, to plant foods -- a crucial part of any lifelong eating plan!
Chef Michaelangelo (mick) Rosacci and family own and operate Tony's Meats and Specialty Foods, Tony Rosacci's Fine Catering, and Tony's Wines.
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