HEALTH & WELLNESS
Superfoods:
Perfect for summertime…or anytime!
HEALTHY LIVING TIPS FROM
Like most people, you’ve probably heard
the term “superfoods.” Exceptionally nu-
tritious and healthful, superfoods contain
powerful ingredients that help reduce and,
in some cases, reverse your risk of heart dis-
ease, lower your cholesterol, improve hy-
pertension and fight cancer and other diseases. Superfoods
support a longer, improved quality of life and even put you in
a better mood. An added bonus of these “real” foods: They are
also delicious!
Here are just a few of those superfoods, readily available in
your supermarket and at your local farm stands, which you
can add to your daily diet for a super healthy summer:
Blueberries: Often the top choice of doctors and nutrition-
ists, these berries are loaded with antioxidants and phytofla-
vinoids and are also high in potassium and vitamin C. Low-
ering your risk of heart disease and cancer, blueberries also
work powerfully against inflammation, the initial driver of all
chronic diseases.
Asparagus: This superfood – packed with lots of vitamins
and minerals – has plenty of positive effects within the body
which, together, help you lose weight. Asparagus assists
your body in expelling toxins and other wastes, also helping
with digestion and keeping those beneficial bacteria in your
digestive tract.
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Strawberries: Given their amazing
combination of phytonutrients, it’s not
surprising to find increasing research
interest in the anti-inflammatory prop-
erties of strawberries. The polyphenols
in strawberries show promise in helping
regulate blood sugar response. And when total antioxidant ca-
pacity is measured, strawberries rank high.
Broccoli: We’d really be remiss if we didn’t include broccoli
on this list. Your grandma was right; broccoli is good for you.
Research has shown broccoli is beneficial to your heart and
packed with fiber, so it helps keep your digestive tract healthy.
It packs an abundance of nutrients in each serving, including
sulforaphane, which also may curb cancer.
Peaches: This summertime favorite contains vitamin C, and
is an excellent source of vitamin B6, niacin and folate. Peach-
es are also rich in potassium, which helps maintain healthy
blood pressure, as well as prevent kidney stones and bone
loss. They are high in fiber, too, which aids in both digestive
health and colon health.
For an appointment with a Deborah specialist or more informa-
tion about how Deborah Heart and Lung Center’s leading-edge
technologies can improve your quality of life, call 800-555-1990
or request info/an appointment by visiting www.demanddebo-
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