Superfoods for Super Health

The foods you eat can positively impact your long-term health. Consider incorporating the following superfoods into your diet to support your health.

  • Almonds
  • Olive oil
  • Apples
  • Pomegranates
  • Avocados
  • Quinoa
  • Blueberries
  • Sardines
  • Buckwheat
  • Spinach
  • Eggs
  • Strawberries
  • Goji berries
  • Tarragon
  • Kale
  • Tomatoes
  • Lentils
  • Wild salmon
  • Oats
  • Yogurt

Many of these superfoods can be found in your local grocery stores. Look for them the next time you go grocery shopping.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Total Calories 140
Total Fat 1 g
Protein 7 g
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 420 mg
Total Sugars 10 g

Source: USDA

Pumpkin and White Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups apple juice
  • 1 15-ounce can white beans (drained)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp. nutmeg
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. salt

Preparations

  1. Mash white beans, onion, and water with a fork or blender until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, add the pumpkin, juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper and salt.
  3. Add the bean mix to the pot.
  4. Cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through.

Makes: 6 servings

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