#35: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth

00Angela00

Another day of our education of the 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Woo Hoo! Some of these you won't be surprised by, some you will. I'll take one out of each food group each day to mix it up a bit.

All information is from the book by jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth".

Last Post:
Beef: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74459--34-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth-beef

Day 35: Mollusks (Clams, mussels, scallops, oysters)

Intro: Mollusks include all the shelled creastures of the sea (with the exception of barnacles). They form one of the largest groups int he animal kingdom, with more than 80,000 known species. Mollusks have always been a readily available food source for humans. Mussel and oyster beds, clam flats, and other abundant shellfish reserves have traditionally provided an easy, accessible source of food, as evidenced by many of the archeological digs that have uncovered huge middens heavy with shells. Mollusks are almost pure protein, naturally low in fat, and rich in a host of minerals, including zinc and copper

* Clams are one of the richest sources of iron on the planet, containing many times the amount found in beef liver

* 3 ounces of clams provides a whopping 700 percent of the Daily Value for vitamin B12, plus 66 percent of the Daily Value for iron.

* 3 ounces of oysers contains 271 percent of the Daily value for vitamin B12 and 43 percent of the cancer-fightng trace mineral selenium

*3 ounces of raw blue mussels procides more than 100 percent of the daily value for manganese, and important trace mineral that's essential for growth, reproduction, wound healing, peak brain, function, and proper metabolism of sugars, insulin, and cholesterol.

* Mussels also have a decent amound of selenium, providing more than 50 percent of the Daily Value

* scallops are the superstar in the nutrient department. They have more than 80 percent protein, providing a rich 15g per low-calorie 3-ounce serving, plus trace amount of at least eighteen vitamins and minerals

* Oysters are often referred to as the "milk of the ocean/" They're one of nature's most concentrated packages of zinc: A 1 cup serving of drained oysters supplies many times more than 100 percent of the daily value, much more than the same amount of beef liver. Adequate zine is crucial for a strong immune system. It's also crucial for fertility and male sexual health, which might be the origin of oysers' reputation as an aphrodisiac. (Another might be the odd fact that oysters are sexually fluid--they change sex one or more times during their life span. They always start life as males, and usually end up as femals. Go figure.)

* Oysters really are a "brain food," helping to boost your mental energy and acting as a mood elevator. The protein in oysters is rich in the amino acid tyrosine, which your brain converts to the feel good, energizing neurotransmitter dopamine.

For previous posts:

Vegetables:
ARTICHOKES: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57017--1-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
ARUGULA: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58426--14-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
ASPARAGUS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60854--27-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Grains:
OATMEAL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57180--2-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
QUINOA: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58555--15-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Beans and Legumes:
BEANS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57278--3-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
GARBANZO BEANS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58671--16-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
GREEN PEAS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61075--28-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Fruits:
APPLES: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57482--4-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
APRICOTS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58800--17-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
AVACADOS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61180--29-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
BANANAS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74093-back-again-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth-30

Nuts, Seeds, and Nut butters
ALMONDS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57516--5-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
BRAZIL NUTS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58921--18-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
CASHEWS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74139--31-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Soy Foods:
THE TRUTH ABOUT SOY: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57520-soy-not-as-good-as-you-think
EDAMAME: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57602--6-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
FERMENTED SOY: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59006--19-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
NATTO: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74266--32-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Dairy:
BUTTER/GHEE http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57689--7-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
CHEESE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59395--20-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
ORGANIC MILK: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74355--33-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Meat, Poultry, and Eggs
EGGS: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57791--8-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
POULTRY: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/59548--21-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
BEEF: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/74459--34-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth-beef

Fish and Seafood
CRUSTACEA: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/57940--9-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
MACKEREL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60071--22-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth?page=1#posts-719366

Specialty Foods
BEE POLLEN: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58069--10-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
CHOCOLATE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60143--23-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Beverages:
ACAI JUICE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58196--11-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
COFFEE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60823--26-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
CRANBERRY JUICE: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60470--24-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Herbs, Spices, and Condiments
CARDAMOM: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58290--12-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
CINNAMON: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60564--25-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth

Oils
ALMOND OIL: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/58381--13-the-150-healthiest-foods-on-earth
* Oyesters really are a "brain food,

00Angela00

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00Angela00

is anyone reading these or should we pull the plug x2?

schlieffen

I just found them again, I enjoy reading them! Hopefully more people find them so you don't pull the plug again!

bethrs

Same here! Just found them again and I'm glad to be reading again. But i understand if it's a pain in the tush for you.

ivykivy

I love the post but mollusks creep me out. ..and shrimp too. BLEEH!

00Angela00

I don't mind posting them, but when there's a few days where's there's no response I start to wonder if they get read haha ... in which case I don't want to waste my time. If they get read then I'll keep them coming!