This document discusses 7 superfoods that can be added to one's diet to provide energy: 1) Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that improve brain health and alertness. 2) Almonds are high in fiber, protein and fat to curb cravings and prevent blood sugar spikes. 3) Green tea contains antioxidants that may reduce heart disease risk and enhance mood. 4) Avocado is beneficial for heart health and contains good fats to improve concentration. 5) Vegetables like kale stabilize blood sugar to prevent energy crashes. 6) Dark chocolate may lower stress hormones and improve brain function. 7) Berries pack antioxidants to control blood sugar and focus.

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Jeanette McVoy
7 Superfoods to Add to Your Diet
Posted by Jeanette McVoy on Apr 20th, 2015
Salmon: Improve Alertness
Why it’s so special: This fish contains high levels of omega 3
fatty acids, linked to decreased rates of heart disease.
How it helps energize you: Salmon is a good source of protein,
which can help improve your alertness and performance. “It’s
also been linked to an improvement in overall brain health,” says
Dr Mehmet Oz, bestselling author and host of the syndicated “Dr.
Oz Show.”
Almonds: Help Curb Cravings
Why it’s so special: These nuts are packed with fiber, protein
and healthy fat to fill you up and curb cravings.
“In addition, the vitamin E in almonds is good for your skin and appears to guard against sun damage,” says Lucy
Danziger, editor-in-chief of Self magazine and author of The Drop 10 Diet: Add to Your Plate to Lose the Weight
(Ballantine Books, 2012).
“Bonus: New research has linked almonds not only to improved heart health but a lower risk of certain cancers, such
as breast and lung.”
How it helps energize you: Almonds prevent spikes in blood sugar and insulin, which means fewer highs and lows
while you’re working.

2. Green Tea: Healthy Coffee Alternative
Why it’s so special: Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and
catechin, compounds that may help reduce the risk of heart
disease.
How it helps energize you: A smart choice for a mid-afternoon
pick-me-up, “these same catechins are also believed to help
enhance your mood,” says Dr Andrew Weil, founder of the
Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of
Arizona Health Sciences Center.
Avocado: Improve Your Concentration
Why it’s so special: Beneficial for their good fat, avocadoes
contain plenty of potassium.
“Avocados also contain a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid,
which can help to lower cholesterol,” Oz says.
“In addition, avocados boost the appearance of hair and skin.”
How it helps energize you: The dual fiber and fat in this
summertime favorite help keep insulin levels steady, making
concentration easier.
Veggies: Avoid a Blood Sugar Crash
Why it’s so special: These veggies, including cauliflower,
cabbage, Brussels sprouts, watercress and kale, are nutrition
powerhouses.
“They all contain a variety of compounds, including indoles and
isothiocyanates, which may offer protection against a number of
chronic diseases, including cancer,” Weil says.
How it helps energize you: The fiber in these crunchy
vegetables helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin, preventing
energy levels from rising rapidly only to crash down.
Dark Chocolate: Lower Stress

3. Why it’s so special: The flavonoids in dark chocolate help keep
blood vessels healthy and reduce inflammation. In addition, the fat
in dark chocolate won’t adversely affect your cholesterol levels.
How it helps energize you: Eating dark chocolate may lower
cortisol, a stress hormone associated with increased appetite and
weight gain.
“Dark chocolate (aim to eat the type that contains 70 percent or
more cacao) may help improve blood flow to the brain and
cognitive performance,” Danziger says.
Berries: Keep You Focused
Why it’s so special: Dark berries, including blueberries,
raspberries and blackberries, are packed with antioxidants.
“They also contain other health-promoting phytonutrients,
including anthocyanins, a compound that may help to lower
blood pressure,” Weil says.
How it helps energize you: Packed with fiber, berries can keep
you focused by controlling your blood sugar levels and helping
you avoid a dip in energy.
To Your Health!
Jeanette
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