How Many of These Superfoods Are You Eating?

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  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,215 Member
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    A great list. Thanks for posting!
  • katyejean
    katyejean Posts: 233 Member
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    Thank you for this list! I just wrote the ones I would like to add to my diet on my grocery list for tonight. :)
  • Hungry_Tuna
    Hungry_Tuna Posts: 361 Member
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    I'm a pescatarian, and eat fish on occasion which means the majority of my diet consists of vegetables.
    I love quinoa, especially for breakfast!

    Lately, I've been doing green smoothies (kale, spinach, broccoli, etc) in the morning with eggwhite breakfast burritos with low carb whole grain tortillas, salsa and cheese.

    My diary is public, I'm a HUGE vegetable, evoo, and nut fan! Natural foods are best (minus those processed tortillas!)
  • WisdomRose_wechanged
    WisdomRose_wechanged Posts: 29
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    1. Whole Eggs - 3 times per week
    2. Fish Oil - Daily
    3. Wild Salmon - Once or twice a week, love it
    4. Berries - Daily
    5. Yogurt - infrequently
    6. Flax seeds - not yet
    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. - Daily
    8. Nuts – walnuts, almonds, pistachios; everyday
    9. Red Meat - rarely, less than once a week
    10. Broccoli - often, several times a week
    11. Spinach - not so often, maybe 2x month
    12. Turkey - about 2 times per week
    13. Quinoa - I have eaten it, it’s good; not added it to my diet yet
    14. Oats - almost every day, oatmeal or oat bread
    15. Tomatoes - several times per week, like 5-6
    16. Oranges - not as often, 1-2 times a week
    17. Apples - rarely. Too much sugar/carbs for me
    18. Carrots - 5-6 times per week
    19. Water - 6-8 cups per day
    20. Green Tea. - Daily
    I would add, avocado, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.; red wine and dark chocolate. :smile:
  • Elizabethhollmann
    Elizabethhollmann Posts: 16
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    You're welcome to all of you! I'm glad you're enjoying the list :)
  • Christina1007
    Christina1007 Posts: 179 Member
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    ...And the point of this thread is............
  • nellie_88
    nellie_88 Posts: 307 Member
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  • Elizabethhollmann
    Elizabethhollmann Posts: 16
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    ...And the point of this thread is............

    Just curious about what other people are including in their diets. See the prior 3 pages of posts for details if you're confused :)
  • Christina1007
    Christina1007 Posts: 179 Member
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    What are you supposed to do with these so called superfoods? Are you supposed to eat them daily or at least some of them? Am confused, yeah, lol.
  • Elizabethhollmann
    Elizabethhollmann Posts: 16
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    What are you supposed to do with these so called superfoods? Are you supposed to eat them daily or at least some of them? Am confused, yeah, lol.

    A superfood is basically a food that appears to offer additional health benefits beyond just simple nutrition. You obviously don't need to be eating all of them every day but they're all excellent things to be incorporating into your diet so if you're looking for healthier alternatives to things you're eating than anything on this list would be a great substitute!
  • missjoci
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  • Tujitsu56
    Tujitsu56 Posts: 392 Member
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  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
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    All of them but green tea. Granted, not every day but in a month I'm eating a lot of those items the OP listed.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
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    All the animal-free ones have a prominent place in my diet :)

    Me too. I don't like my superfoods to have been able to grin at me.

    Me too. I prefer mine to have an expression of terror. It just seems more natural that way.
  • ImKindOfABigDeal40
    ImKindOfABigDeal40 Posts: 807 Member
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    I consistently eat eggs (and egg whites), salmon, berries, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, broccoli, spinach, turkey, tomatoes and water! Kind of wish mushrooms and onions and zuccini were on this list! I have a 1200 cal limit and would love to find options other than veggies (even though they are delicious) to keep me within my fitness goals...any suggestions?
    Where does one get wild salmon?
  • bwilliams93
    bwilliams93 Posts: 19 Member
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    I consistently eat eggs (and egg whites), salmon, berries, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, broccoli, spinach, turkey, tomatoes and water! Kind of wish mushrooms and onions and zuccini were on this list! I have a 1200 cal limit and would love to find options other than veggies (even though they are delicious) to keep me within my fitness goals...any suggestions?


    same here!!!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
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    I consistently eat eggs (and egg whites), salmon, berries, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, broccoli, spinach, turkey, tomatoes and water! Kind of wish mushrooms and onions and zuccini were on this list! I have a 1200 cal limit and would love to find options other than veggies (even though they are delicious) to keep me within my fitness goals...any suggestions?
    Where does one get wild salmon?

    From bears.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
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    Everything except Salmon -- I hate it! But I eat lots of other types of fish and take omega-3
  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
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    1. Whole Eggs. Cheap & rich source of protein: 7g/egg. The yolk contains most nutrients: half the protein, vitamins A/D/E and cholesterol to naturally increase your testosterone levels.

    Don't worry about cholesterol in eggs. Dietary cholesterol isn't bound to blood cholesterol. Read this, this, this & this. If you have bad cholesterol, lower your body fat rather than throwing the yolk away.


    2. Fish Oil. Reduces inflammation (joints/skin), lowers body fat and increases testosterone levels. You need 9000mg EPA/DHA per day. Since you'll probably struggle to get that from eating fatty fish, consider a fish oil supplement.


    3. Wild Salmon. One of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids that also gets you 20g protein per 100g serving. Farm raised salmon is, however, omega-3 deficient: it's corn/grain fed. Go with wild salmon.


    4. Berries. Strong antioxidants that prevent cancer, heart & eye diseases. Any kind works: cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc. Buy fresh or frozen berries and mix with oatmeal.


    5. Yogurt. Contain bacteria that improve your gastrointestinal health. Don't buy frozen yogurt or yogurt with added sugar and fruits at the bottom. Get plain low fat yogurt. Eat it with berries & flax seeds.


    6. Flax Seeds. Source of fiber, protein & omega-3. Grind the flax seeds to get the most out of them. Take 1 tbsp with yogurt & berries before going to bed. Stay away from flax oil: it's unstable and contains no fiber.


    7. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 70% monounsaturated fats that protect against heart diseases and cancer. Add 1-2 tbsp olive oil to your salads. Buy Extra Virgin Olive Oil: it contains more polyphenols and tastes better.


    8. Mixed Nuts. Contain mono- & polyunsaturated fats, proteins, fiber, vitamin E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, etc. Mixed nuts are caloric dense, great if you're a skinny guy who wants to gain weight.

    Anything works: almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, ... Peanut butter also works as long as you buy natural peanut butter without added salts/sugars.


    9. Red Meat. Protein, vitamin B12, heme iron, zinc, creatine, carnosine and even omega-3 if you eat grass-fed beef. Eat steaks & hamburgers from top round or sirloin.


    10. Broccoli. High in cancer-fighting phytochemicals and anti-estrogenic indoles. Broccoli is also high in soluble fiber and low calorie, helping fat loss. Eat other cruciferous vegetables for a change: cabbage, bok choy, cauliflower, kale, ...


    11. Spinach. One of the most alkaline foods. Spinach prevents muscle & bone loss, but also cancer and heart diseases because of its high nutrient profile.


    12. Turkey. If you don't believe saturated fat is good for you, try white turkey. The leanest beef has about 4.5g saturated fat/100g, while white turkey has close to 0g (that why it's so dry). Eat turkey with spinach & quinoa.


    13. Quinoa. South American "king of grains". Quinoa is higher in fiber & protein than rice or oats, tastes a lot better and is gluten free. Buy the whiter grain, it's better quality. Eat it post workout with meat & spinach.


    14. Oats. Reduce cholesterol, provide you with low-gi carbs for energy, and high in soluble fiber. Try this post workout shake of whey & oats.


    15. Tomatoes. High in lycopene, which prevents cancer. The lycopene in tomato paste is 4 times more bioavailable than in fresh tomatoes. Have pizza or pasta with tomato sauce & olive oil post strength training.


    16. Oranges. Vitamin C to fight diseases, magnesium to lower blood pressure, anti-oxidant beta-carotenes, etc. Quit drinking processed orange juice which often has added sugars. Eat oranges or make your own orange juice.


    17. Apples. Pectin in apples helps weight loss by increasing satiety. Apples are also the strongest antioxidiant after cranberries (eat the peels). Unfortunately apples are one of the most pesticide-contaminated fruits. Go organic.


    18. Carrots. Their huge vitamin A content improves eye-health, especially night vision. Carrots are also rich in fiber, low calorie and taste good, even raw.


    19. Water. Your body holds water if you don't drink enough. Drinking prevents water retention, helps muscle recovery and prevents dehydration from strength training. Get a brita filter and drink 2 cups of water with each meal.


    20. Green Tea. Strong antioxidant and natural diuretic. Green tea also speeds up fat loss, prevents cancer and improves blood sugar & circulation. Drink green tea in the morning instead of coffee. Real green tea, not the teabags.

    Eat and love all of the above...except for oats, never really been a fan.:sick:
  • ImKindOfABigDeal40
    ImKindOfABigDeal40 Posts: 807 Member
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    I consistently eat eggs (and egg whites), salmon, berries, yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, broccoli, spinach, turkey, tomatoes and water! Kind of wish mushrooms and onions and zuccini were on this list! I have a 1200 cal limit and would love to find options other than veggies (even though they are delicious) to keep me within my fitness goals...any suggestions?
    Where does one get wild salmon?

    From bears.

    But only during spring break when they're filming Salmon Gone Wild

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