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Healthy Super Foods Everybody Have to Try

9th December, 2009 - Posted by health news - No Comments

Super food is probably a term you have heard before. It is used to describe foods that have nutrients and vitamins that in a higher concentration or number compared to similar foods. Below are some of the top super foods and why they are referred to as super foods. Some of them you have probably heard of, some of them probably not.

The number one super food that most people have already heard of is the acai berry. This fruit offers a super high concentration of antioxidants. It also has dietary fiber, omega fatty acids, and even some protein. This unique combination of nutrients has made it one of the most popular health supplements in the world. If you live outside the United States, you can visit the Acai Berry Australia or Acai Berry UK pages for specific information.

The second super food I want to talk about is pistachio nuts. These little nuts are called the skinny nut and are really good for you. They have high amounts of antioxidants, fiber, and protein. The pistachio nut is called the skinny nut because it is low in calories – a serving of about 50 nuts has only 160 calories. They are a great snack by themselves or they can be added to salads, muffins, cereal, and lots of other snacks and meals.

I want to close by talking about two more super foods. One is a fruit often compared to the acai berry and the other is a common nut you probably have heard of before.

The first is the pomegranate. It has a very exotic flavor and has a lot of antioxidants. The high level of antioxidants, second only to the acai berry, is why this fruit has become popular.

The last super food is walnuts. While you have probably heard of it, you probably don’t know how healthy it really is. The walnut is a great source of vitamins, antioxidants, dietary fiber and protein. There is also a concentration of omega 3 fatty acids that is higher than other nuts.

Now you may be wondering where you can buy these super foods. Acai berries are probably best taken in supplement form because you will have a very hard time finding them fresh. Pomegranates are now becoming fairly common and available in many grocery stores. Walnuts are available in almost any grocery store. Pistachios are less common than walnuts, but you can usually find them at your local grocery store.

Whether you are looking for a healthy snack or an antioxidant boost, these fruits and nuts are a great addition to your diet. If you are looking for more information on health supplements, head over to SassafrasStation.com and sign up for their newsletter and a series of free reports including reports on acai berries and pistachios.