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Top 10 Superfoods for Spring
By Melissa Breyer, Senior Editor, Healthy & Green Living
I’m the first to admit that the term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot in the media and marketing, but that doesn’t mean we should turn our backs on the bursting-with-nourishment, lovely, potent, and delicious foods that fall under the moniker. Especially when these foods are known to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, and, while we’re at it, put you in a better mood.
Although some people have run rampant with the term and have made a mint by promoting the “miraculous! fountain-of-youth! death-defying!” benefits of superfoods, I hope that there won’t be a backlash against good, old-fashioned, super nutrient-exuberant food. As I’ve said before, I’m a crusader for most edibles in their pure forms–and the majority of them are superfoods in my book. There are few whole foods from the plant world that don’t have some health-boosting element to brag about–so how to decide what to eat? That’s why I like to think about–and eat–superfoods by season. Sure pumpkin is an A-plus superfood, but I like to save that for fall when it’s fresh and local, and look towards new fruit and tender green things this time of year. It’s a way to be connected to the planet’s cycle and decrease food miles, while giving your body a diversity of nutrients throughout the year to maximize its potential. And, to me at least, spring produce just tastes its amazing best in, yes, the spring! Funny how that works.
Next: Artichokes (click through to end for printable list)
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the article is enjoyable, but blueberries are NOT a spring food... they do not come to us until late summer and fall.
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the article is enjoyable, but blueberries are NOT a spring food... they do not come to us until late summer and fall.
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tHAT WAS GREAT -thanks v much. Any comment on grapefruit? I always feel theyre doing me so much good!
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Melissa,
Wonderful article... you do all the research and work.. we just read and absorb.
Thank you for saving us time in looking all of this up separately!
Will definitely print this one out!
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Loved this entire piece! I am printing it out for future reference. Altho' I already eat quite a few of these foods, I am going to include more of them and pass this onto to others. Very valuable info and thanks for all your efforts to help us eat healthy for all the right reasons!
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Thanks for reminding me I better eat the artichokes in the garden before they get overripe!
I'm not sure I've ever tried a fava bean. I will look for them next time I'm at the store.
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