Super Food List part II

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Super Food List part I

6. Beans

Beans are low calorie foods that contain a lot of protein, fiber and iron – crucial elements for fat loss. Almost any types of beans will work (black, white, kidney, lima) as long as they have not been refrigerated (refrigerated beans are usually loaded with fats).

7. Whole grain breads and cereals

Grains like wheat, corn, oats, barley and rye are made up of three parts: the germ, the bran and the endosperm.

The bran is the “shell” of the grain, the part of the grain with the most fiber content.

The germ is the smallest part of the grain, yet is has the most nutritional power, containing protein, oats and vitamin B. The endosperm makes for the bulk of the grain and is almost nutritionally void.

When grains are processed and refined, the bran and germ are tossed out while the nutritionally void endosperm (starch) gets transformed into pasta, white bread, white rice – just about every whey product and baked good out there.

It is important to always choose products made with all the parts of the grain – whole wheat bread, pasta, long-grain rice – so you can be sure you are getting all the nutritional advantages that these foods can provide.

8. Mixed nuts

Nuts are good for you because they are high in protein and monounsaturated fats.

Almonds, because of their high content of magnesium, are considered to be the best you can eat. Serving size is a handful. Extra magnesium intake enhances physical performance and the body’s muscle synthesis capability.

A word on smoked and salted nuts – their high sodium content ( increase blood pressure) makes them a bad choice!

9. Olive, canola, peanut and sesame oil

Their high content of monounsaturated fats and vitamin E helps lower

cholesterol levels and helps boost the immune system.

Always make sure that these oils are not refined (undergone hydrogenation).

Hydrogenated vegetable oils, trans fatty acids and margarine are very bad for you and should be eliminated form the diet.

10. Fresh Fruits

Fresh fruit carry powerful levels of antioxidants (all purpose compounds that help your body strafe off health disease, cancer etc.).

Fresh fruit are also packed with minerals and vitamins. Their low glycemic index makes them excellent carbohydrate choices for non-post-workout meals.