"Super Foods" for You

"Super Foods" are a great way to boost your diet, as they help your body increase its defence against disease. Just because you're on a diet, doesn't mean you should be stuck eating bland, boring food day,after day... The key to loosing weight is balance. Eat when you're hungry, and vary the food you're taking in. Just make sure you're include food from all the major food group (junk food is not considered a food group) and eat in moderation. Don't starve yourself, or you'll just be setting yourself up for a binge. With these "Super Foods", you can be sure you're getting all the essential calories you need.





1. Watermelon
    - it's filled with water, and is an excellent source
      of vitamin C and carotenoids.
     








2. Whole Grain Bread
    - they're high in fibre and contain a dozen more
      vitamins and minerals than white bread.
     






3. Bran Cereal
    - just half a cup of bran cereal gives you 1/3 of the
      fibre you need for the day. Plus it helps
      to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

4. Broccoli
    - it's packed with vitamin C, carotenoids (an
      antioxidant) and folic acid.








5. Spinach and Kale
    - bark green leafy vegetables are generally full of vitamin C, carotenoids,
      calcium and fibre
     

     
    

6. Beans
    - they're so easy incorporate into recipes, and they're
      low in fat and rich in protein, iron, folic acid and fibre.
      Pick beans like pinto, black navy, kidney or lentils.
 
     
     

7. Cantaloupe
    - just a quarter of a cantaloupe gives you all the
      vitamin A and C you need for the day.
     

8. Oranges
    - they're a great source of vitamin C, folic acid and
      fibre.









9. Sweet Potatoes
    - this is one of the most nutritious vegetables you
      can eat because it's loaded with carotrnoids,
      vitamin C, potassium and fibre.
      

10. Salmon and other fatty fish
    - the omega-3 fats in fish can reduce the
      risk of heart disease, especially
      sudden-death heart attacks. Choose fish
      like salmon, sardines and rainbow trout.
     
     







Finally, make sure you eat foods that will satisfy your appetite and keep the weight down.

Enjoy these "Super Foods" !