These “Fab Five” Foods Boost Nutrition are from Healthy Steps by Jokari.
During National Nutrition Month in March, here’s some food for thought from Healthy Steps by Jokari. Take a fresh approach to eating right with the “fab five” of super foods. Each is packed with nutrition and flavor to jumpstart any meal.
Super foods are excellent sources for the vitamins, minerals, fats and fatty acids the body needs. These “fab five” foods provide even more of a nutritional boost and are easily incorporated into meals. Need inspiration? Search the internet for recipes and ideas.
What are the “fab five,” and why are they so fabulous?
Walnuts — Walnuts not only taste great but are a rich source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and an excellent source of those hard to find omega-3 fatty acids.
Flaxseed — Over 50% of the fat in flaxseed is omega-3 fatty acid, making it the richest plant source of omega-3. Many nutritionists recommend the regular consumption of flaxseeds. Make sure to chew them thoroughly or grind them up for the most nutritional benefit. They have been shown to prevent or reduce the symptoms of arthritis, colitis, cancer, heart disease and even acne.
Pomegranates — Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, quite possibly with more antioxidant properties than red wine or green tea. Among other benefits, the fruit is listed as a source of folic acid (beneficial to pregnant women), potassium, niacin, vitamin C, iron, calcium and a rich source of fiber.
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