Top 10 underappreciated superfoods
Acai berries, mangosteen and macqui berries — they've all been deemed "superfoods" because of their high antioxidant status. But you don't have to focus solely on high profile — and often expensive — fruits to promote optimal health.
Many of the most nutritious, health-protective foods are quietly lurking in the bottom of your refrigerator drawer or in the back of your pantry. Check out these underappreciated foods and include in your favorite dishes today!
Source: Sharon Palmer, R.D. Environmental Nutrition Newsletter
Many of the most nutritious, health-protective foods are quietly lurking in the bottom of your refrigerator drawer or in the back of your pantry. Check out these underappreciated foods and include in your favorite dishes today!
Source: Sharon Palmer, R.D. Environmental Nutrition Newsletter
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Black Pepper
One of the simplest seasonings in your spice rack reaps significant rewards.
"Black pepper provides zero calories and adds a lot of punch to meals," notes Elisa Zied, M.S., R.D., author of "Nutrition at Your Fingertips." But that's not all. Considered so precious in ancient times it was used as currency, black pepper has been valued for its culinary properties, which include enhancing flavor as well as preserving freshness. And capsaicin, the substance that gives pepper its heat, has anti-cancer effects and works to reduce inflammation, a root of chronic disease. |
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