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Super Foods List & Super food of the Month

SuperFOODS for July
Blueberries, Cherries, Avocados, Sprouts, Mushrooms, Watermelon, Papaya, Sea vegetables, Pecans, Hempseed, Kale & Collard Greens.


SuperFOOD of the Month:  Blueberries
This fruit tops my Superfood list in terms of health benefits, due to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory anthocyanins blueberries contain.  Blueberries are the ultimate memory food. Animal studies show that daily consumption of blueberries dramatically slows impairment of motor coordination and memory loss associated with aging.  Blueberries are beneficial to the eyes, and like their close cousin bilberries, may help to prevent macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older individuals.  This sweet-tasting, delicious fruit has one of the highest ORAC values of any food in the world.  In other words, the antioxidants in blueberries will help fight cardiovascular disease and prevent aging.  Compounds in blueberries fight cancer, prevent the deposition of plaque in the arteries and lower inflammation.  But most importantly, they taste great and are an important local food!  Come to New Morning and try our local, hand-picked, pesticide-free blueberries from High Hill Orchard in Meriden. Blueberries, Cherries, Avocados, Sprouts, Mushrooms, Watermelon, Papaya, Sea vegetables, Pecans, Hempseed, Kale & Collard Greens.

    

MY SUPERFOODS LIST for MAY
Chia seed, Walnuts, Avocado, Arugula, Watercress, Raspberries, Broccoli Sprouts, Beets, Wild Alaskan Salmon, Fiddlehead ferns
 
Which food was the first to receive an FDA- approved health claim?  How is Salba different than common chia seed?  What is the red-orange antioxidant found in wild salmon?  What cancer-fighting phyto-chemical is present in large amounts in broccoli sprouts? How much fiber do raspberries contain? To learn more join me 10-11 AM Every Saturday for a FREE fact-filled Superfoods Store Tour!  Sign up at newmorn.com
Each tour is limited to 10 people.


 SUPERFOOD OF THE MONTH for MAY: Beets
A traditional liver tonic and blood purifier, beets contain the pigment betacyanin, a known cancer fighter.  Beets are also high in betaine (a heart-healthy nutrient) and are a good source of potassium.  One beet contains about 300 mg of potassium.  Beet leaves are also a good source.  Beet leaves contain iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, although the calcium is not well absorbed due to the presence of oxalates.   High in sugar, beets should be eaten in moderation by diabetics.  Beets can be baked, boiled, steamed, shredded raw and added to salads or juiced.  Fresh beet juice is a traditional liver / gall bladder remedy.  For a cleansing, high potassium cocktail juice the following:  one large beet, one carrot, 2 stalks of celery, ˝ large apple and a handful of parsley.  Add the juice of ˝ lemon and drink immediately on an empty stomach before breakfast.

    

SUPERFOODS LIST for APRIL
Chia seed, Walnuts, Avocado, Arugula, Watercress, Raspberries, Broccoli Sprouts, Beets, Wild Alaskan Salmon, Fiddlehead ferns
 
Which food was the first to receive an FDA- approved health claim?  How is Salba different than common chia seed?  What is the red-orange antioxidant found in wild salmon?  What cancer-fighting phyto-chemical is present in large amounts in broccoli sprouts? How much fiber do raspberries contain? To learn more join me 10-11 AM Every Saturday for a FREE fact-filled Superfoods Store Tour!  Sign up at newmorn.com
Each tour is limited to 10 people.

SUPERFOOD OF THE MONTH for APRIL - BROCCOLI SPROUTS
Far more nutritious than alfalfa sprouts, scientific studies confirm that broccoli sprouts are one of the richest sources of Sulforaphane—a phytonutrient with cancer-preventive and other health promoting properties.  Sulforaphane and other sulfur-based compounds in broccoli sprouts aid the body’s detoxification ability and can dis-arm carcinogens, rendering them harmless.  This ability, known as “chemoprotection” is important in the prevention of cancer.  This is good news for smokers and those who are exposed to toxic chemicals (and anyone else who wants to prevent cancer!)  Broccoli sprouts contain much higher levels of these important compounds than other cruciferous vegetables, so should be consumed regularly .  Fresh broccoli sprouts also have antimicrobial effects.  One study found that eating 70g of  broccoli sprouts daily inhibited the growth of H. pylori --the bad bacterium that causes ulcers in humans.  This month I hope you will have a chance to try broccoli sprouts.  Add them to salads and sandwiches for a flavorful way to get all of the health benefits of sulforaphane.

    
 
SUPERFOODS LIST for MARCH
In last month’s issue, we discussed quinoa, a super food grain.  Chia, another gluten free ancient grain, was called “running food” by the Aztecs because of its high nutrient content, and its ability to sustain warriors on long journeys by foot.  Chia seed consists of over 60 wild and domesticated varieties of Salvia hispanica species, including the unique non-GMO white variety called “Salba”. Chia is a good source of heart healthy omega- 3 fats, protein, calcium and fiber.  It is very helpful for combating constipation, especially if soaked in water or other liquid and consumed as a beverage or added to other foods, such as yogurt.  The Salba variety of chia is supported by many human clinical studies as an effective supplement to the diet for improving cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes.   I recommend 2-4 tbsp. of Salba seed daily for those with diabetes.  Try it in hot cereal, added to muffins/ quick breads, stirred into chili or soup or mixed with yogurt or in fruit smoothies.  For a healthy and delicious pudding, soak 2 tbsp. Salba in 1 cup coconut milk (So Delicious brand) for about 30 minutes, stirring vigorously until Salba has thickened.  Add a touch of sweetener, a dash of cinnamon and your choice of dried fruits, nuts and or unsweetened raw coconut.  Enjoy!

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