超级食物superfood

blueberry
low in fat and sodium
good sources of fiber a wide variety of vitamins and minerals
“brain berries”
antioxidant activity of the anthocyanins, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins
fish and nuts
Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
They are also rich in fiber, B Vitamins, Magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Salmon is a very good source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids as well.
super foods have also been getting a lot of media attention recently from T.V.
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Good Examples -Blueberries -Tomatoes -Flaxseed -Soy -Green Tea
-Pomegranate -Fish and nuts -Green Veggies -Oats
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heart benefit of concentrated pomegranate juice --include preventing the oxidation of low density lipoproteins Mechanism:the LDL’s and can lead to plaque formation in the arteries.
reduce cholesterol levels and may provide protection from some forms of cancer
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green tea
very rich in catechins including epigallocatechin gallate,known more widely as ECGC
green tea
very rich in catechins including epigallocatechin gallate,known more widely as ECGC
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contain a powerful antioxidant, lycopene diets high in lycopene may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease
tomato
contain a powerful antioxidant, lycopene diets high in lycopene may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease Lycopene is best absorbed from processed tomato products because of the way that lycopene is bound to the tomato’s cell structure.
fish and nuts
Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids. They are also rich in fiber, B Vitamins, Magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E.
Catechins-- a type of natural phenol and antioxidant. It is a plant secondary
metabolite. It belongs to the group of flavan-3-ols (or simply flavanols), part of the chemical family offlavonoids.
In 2002, the American Heart Association recognized the health benefits of wild salmon and also recommended eating at least two servings of fish a week, particularly fatty fish such as salmon .
Antioxidants - help protect the body against the damaging effects of free radicals and chronic diseases associated with the aging proves such as cardiovascular disease and cancer
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Definition
of SUPERFOOD
A general definition:a super food is one that
provides health benefits beyond basic nutrition
improves overall health
helps prevent disease
Pomegranate
juice contain high levels of antioxidants compared to other fruit juices
Pomegranate
juice contain high levels of antioxidants compared to other fruit juices antiatherogenic properties --help protect the heart and arteries from
usually nutrient-rich
contain high amounts of antioxidants
Global Phenomenon
many people
interested in the effects of their diet in their health look for foods and beverages with added health benefit seeking more convenient ways to gain health benefits in their diets
flaxseed
a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids contains dietary fiber as well
flaxseed
a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids contains dietary fiber as well The function of fiber--moderating blood glucose levels and lowering cholesterol ,etc Some research has shown that flaxseed consumption may have hearthealth benefits