Nutritionist and author Jonny Bowden has created several lists of healthful foods
But some of his favorites, like purslane, guava and goji berries,
Dr. Bowden, author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, updated his list with some favorite foods that are easy to find but don't always find their way into our shopping carts.
Beets: 
Cabbage: 
Swiss chard:
A leafy green vegetable packed with carotenoids that protect aging eyes.
How to eat it: Chop and saute in olive oil.
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Cinnamon:
May help control blood sugar and cholesterol.
How to eat it: Sprinkle on coffee or oatmeal.
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Pomegranate juice:
Appears to lower blood pressure and loaded with antioxidants.
How to eat: Just drink it.
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Dried plums:
Okay, so they are really prunes, but they are packed with antioxidants.
How to eat: Wrapped in prosciutto and baked.
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Pumpkin seeds:
The most nutritious part of the pumpkin and packed with magnesium; high levels of the mineral are associated with lower risk for early death.
How to eat: Roasted as a snack, or sprinkled on salad.
Canned pumpkin:
A low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber and immune-stimulating vitamin A; fills you up on very few calories.
How to eat: Mix with a little butter, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Sardines:
Dr. Bowden calls them "health food in a can." They are high in omega-3's, contain virtually no mercury and are loaded with calcium. They also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper and manganese as well as a full complement of B vitamins.
How to eat: Choose sardines packed in olive or sardine oil. Eat plain, mixed with salad, on toast, or mashed with dijon mustard and onions as a spread.
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Turmeric:
The "superstar of spices", it may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
How to eat: Mix with scrambled eggs or in any vegetable dish.
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Frozen blueberries:
Even though freezing can degrade some of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, frozen blueberries are available year-round and don't spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies.
How to eat: Blended with yogurt or chocolate soy milk and sprinkled with crushed almonds.
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You can find more details and recipes on the Men*s Health Web site, which published the original version of the list last year. (I am having a DEVIL of a time getting this stupid link to work! If you are interested just go find it in a search engine-I give up!)
In my house I have cinnamon which I use regularly mixed with cottage cheese of all things (an old Weight Watcher trick for an old weight watcher) and prunes...that's it! I guess I need to go shopping...but will I really eat swiss chard or sardines?!
How about you? Have any of these foods found their way into your shopping cart?
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13 comments:
I love blueberries , I put it in my protein drink in the morning with yogurt, and I did some canning with beets if you want to recipe.
Lisette, I love beets, pickled, roasted, canned. I'd even like to try them on a hamburger like the Aussies and Kiwi's do..but the article says that heating lessens the properties for which you eat beets (except for taste). So...do you ever eat raw beets, like grated on a salad?
I love cinnamon on stuff. Like my coffee. Some put cinnamon inn their chili recipes.
Lets see which Chili cookoff chefs use this special condiment.
Mariana
Add the blueberries to those good for you multigrain muffins. They help them taste better.
Sardines right out of the can. That is a favorite of Bob's. Even try the ones in mustard.
I love grated beets on my salad, also love frozen blueberries with a little Irish Creme creamer on them.
No one has mentioned the best healthy Canadian food - Tim Horton's donuts, washed down with a hot double double!
Most people don't think of donuts as healthy, but you can eat as many of the holes as you want and not gain a pound!
"...frozen blueberries are available year-round and don't spoil; associated with better memory in animal studies..."
So THAT'S it!! That's why I can't recall a single thing about my animal studies!
I neglected to eat the blueberries... :-(
A small can of sardines
May be a health lover's dream,
But I can't take a bite,
'Cause I get such a fright
When I see all those little eyes gleam.
Patsy 108
Love it, Patsy!
Tony's prime-rib vote for me,
eat Don's you will want a refund
Sorry but my line will be longer so if you want mine get there early cuz I cant fix Don's after he
BUTCHER'S it.
Broccoli is suppose to help with prevention of cancer. That's why your mom always tried to make you eat it as a child.
I think if you are looking for healthy -- go for the prime rib with baked potato, real butter and sour cream. Skip the veggies -- you'll have room for 'death by chocolate' cake. Cheers to healthy eating!!See you at Dr. Vee's.
Bob -617
I am so glad to see this article! Seems our Spr shared meals are heart-attacks waiting to happen, though yummy on the tongue.
Broccoli has more available protein then steak! Like 37%.
Swiss chard is what Elsi has growing in her front flower bed, use like broccoli but better tasting. (Don't pick Elsie's, she needs it for her omlettes)
Pomegrante juice without sugar can be tough, but eating a real pom is devine, though messy.
Pumpkin pulp can substitute for butter in most muffin style baked goods, no fat, and good antioxidents.
Mardi #34- can't figue out how to send this with my header...???
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