Heli J. Roy, PhD, RD

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

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What are Superfoods? Superfoods provide a host of benefits to help us live

longer, healthier lives. They are high in phytonutrients, chemicals that occur naturally in food. They protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension and may also boost your immune function and perhaps lower your risk for infection. Here are 10 superfoods that offer a good start to a balanced diet for women.

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1. Green Leafy VegetablesPrevents neural tube defect!

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2. Dairy Products

Contains calcium!

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3. Lean Red MeatContains iron!

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4. Whole Grains

Contains fiber and minerals.

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5. Green TeaContains a powerful antioxidant EGCG.

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6. Orange Fruits and VegetablesLoaded with Vitamin C and Beta-carotene.

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7. Seafood Reduces heart disease.

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8. Berries and CherriesContains anthocyanins, strong antioxidants.

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9. Cruciferous Vegetables Eliminates free radicals!

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10. Nuts

Nuts are excellent in reducing LDL (bad cholesterol).

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Where do you find them?Since they are available at local supermarkets, easy to grow in a garden, and found at many restaurants, superfoods can easily be added to your daily diet.

Just think about adding color and variety consistently to meals and you will be adding many of the important chemicals that are in superfoods!

Do it for you!

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About Pennington The Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned nutrition research center.

Mission: To promote healthier lives through research and education in nutrition and preventive medicine.

The Pennington Center has several research areas, including:

Clinical Obesity Research Experimental Obesity Functional Foods Health and Performance Enhancement Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Nutrition and the Brain Dementia, Alzheimer’s and healthy aging Diet, exercise, weight loss and weight loss maintenance

The research fostered in these areas can have a profound impact on healthy living and on the prevention of common chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis.

The Division of Education provides education and information to the scientific community and the public about research findings, training programs and research areas, and coordinates educational events for the public on various health issues.

We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the exciting research studies being conducted at the Pennington Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you would like to take part, visit the clinical trials web page at www.pbrc.eduor call (225) 763-3000.

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