Originally published December 8 2005
Superfoods list reveals where the best nutrition can be found
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The Daily Mail provides a list of superfoods that includes apples, baked beans, olive oil and salmon.
Apples also contain a form of soluble fibre called pectin that can help to lower blood cholesterol levels and keep the digestive system healthy.
Low GI foods are digested slowly; once they are finally broken down in the intestine they are gradually absorbed into the bloodstreams as glucose, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar levels.
The tomato sauce covering baked beans is also a good source of lycopene, another powerful antioxidant shown to help prevent heart disease and prostate cancer.
The insoluble fibre in baked beans is not digested but moves into the large intestine, or colon, where bacteria act on it and produce short-chain fatty acids.
Not only does broccoli contain antioxidants including vitamin C but it's a particularly good source of folate (naturally occuring folic acid).
Several large studies suggest that the monosaturated fat in olive oil is good for the heart.
A tablespoon of oil contains 120 kilocalories, which is the same as a large slice of bread and butter.
Breads containing a lot of seeds and wholegrain have a low GI, which can protect against heart disease, reduce hunger pangs, and help with weight control.
All fish is a source of good-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals, but oily fish such as salmon also contains omega 3 fats that reduce blood clotting and inflammation.
Studies show that eating oily fish dramatically recues the risk of having a heart attack, even in older adults.
Yogurt is an easily absorbed source of calcium.
It's also a useful milk subsitute for people who can't digest large amounts of the milk sugar, lactose.
All nuts are generally full of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Recent studies suggest that eating a small handful of nuts four times a week can help reduce heart disease and satisfy food cravings.
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