9 Superfoods for Summer

Borrowed from Reader's Digest Healthy Living by Lauren Gelman
1. Watermelon is packed with vitamins A, C, potassium, and the cancer-fighting antioxidant, lycopene, according to WebMD. It’s, also, one of the richest natural sources of the amino acid L-citrulline, which helps regulate arterial function & may lower blood pressure, as discovered by researchers in a 2010 Florida State University study.
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2. Shrimp: Even though it contains cholesterol, many researchers think that the cholesterol you consume from food plays a negligible effect on cholesterol in your bloodstream. That number tends to spike in response to a higher intake of certain saturated & trans fats. Shrimp is, also, high in protein, low in fat & a good source of heart-protective omega-3s and vitamin B12, according to Outside magazine.
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3. Iceberg lettuce may get a bum reputation because darker greens may have more nutrients. That doesn’t mean iceberg has none. One cup of this type of lettuce has about 20 percent of your daily needs for vitamin K, and 15 percent for vitamin A. Even if you use iceberg as a salad base for other healthy veggies, you've got a great vehicle for overall nutrition. 4. Popcorn, popped-at-home corn, is a good healthy snack. It may even have more antioxidants than certain fruits & vegetables according to researchers at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. Air-popped & without butter, it’s low in fat & high in fiber, says Today nutrition expert Joy Bauer, RD.
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5. Potatoes gets a bad rap, in part because it’s so easy to fatten up with oil, cheese, or creamy sauces. But baked at home, the potato is actually nutritious. According to Cooking Light, one 160-calorie medium potato is one of the best sources of heart-healthy potassium & fiber. Just go easy on the toppings. 6. Celery has an array of good-for-you nutrients, including anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe your digestive tract, disease-fighting antioxidants, and vitamins like folate, vitamin K, and vitamin C. 7. Sunflower seeds & nuts are a healthy snack favorite among nutritionists & other health experts. According to the Chicago Tribune, sunflower seeds are a terrific source of vitamin E, a quarter cup provides more than 90 percent of your daily need. They, also, offer a healthy dose of manganese, magnesium, & selenium. 8. Sauerkraut is good for you, so go ahead, pile it on that hot dog. Fermented foods like sauerkraut are a unique source of probiotics, which help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. “These healthy microbes help with digestion & nutrient absorption,” writes Darya Pino Rose, PhD, in her new book Foodist. “Without them our gut health deteriorates substantially, setting the stage for many chronic diseases.” Many new studies are fingering gut bacteria as a key player in many health conditions, from obesity to allergies. 9. Mushrooms are the only vegetable source of vitamin D; and “many compounds have been identified in mushrooms that show potential for boosting immunity & possibly protecting against cancer,” says Pino Rose in Foodist.
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