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... By Karli Taylor
By now, everyone knows that acai berries, red wine and almonds are “superfoods”, but did you know that there are hundreds of other foods that offer many of the same benefits? Let’s look at a few that I’m willing to bet you have underestimated!
Mushrooms: When we think anti-oxidants, we tend to think berries right? Would you be surprised if I told you that not only do mushrooms rate very highly on the anti-oxidant meter, but they are also a great source of vitamin D? Throw some fungi into your next pasta sauce instead of meat- your family will get the texture they are used to without the fat and calories that comes with ground beef and will get an extra nutrient punch.
Cauliflower: You hear a lot about the value of brightly colored veggies, but what about cauliflower? One cup of broccoli's colorless cruciferous cousin supplies about three-quarters of your daily value of vitamin C. Cauliflower also contains anti-oxidants linked to the prevention of melanoma, but boiling or microwaving will diminishes the antioxidants so try roasting, steaming or grilling to reap the most benefits.
Beer: Beer drinkers rejoice. You no longer have to give up your brew for a glass of vino in the name of heart health. Studies show that people who consume one glass of red wine or one beer each night have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure than nondrinkers. Beer has also been linked to greater bone density in postmenopausal women because of the mineral silicon, an ingredient found most in india pale ales. Remember to limit yourself to one alcoholic drink a day, however, as research shows that more than that may have the opposite effect on your health.
