> Blueberries (blackberries, boysenberries, cherries, cranberries, raspberries, red grapes and strawberries) – Eat one to two cups of fresh or frozen fruit daily.  Full of antioxidants and vitamins C & E.

> Salmon (halibut, herring, sardines, sea bass, tuna and trout) – Eat three ounces, two to four times weekly.  Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.

> Spinach (collards, kale, mustard greens, romaine lettuce and Swiss chard) – Eat two cups raw or one cup steamed daily.  Full of antioxidants and minerals.

> Oats (amaranth, barley, buckwheat, flaxseed, millet, wheat germ and whole wheat) – Eat 5 to 7 servings daily of whole grains.  Rich source of fiber and minerals.

> Pumpkin (butternut squash, carrots and sweet potatoes) – Eat half a cup most days. Full of carotenoids.

> Tomatoes (pink grapefruit and watermelon) – One daily serving cooked, multiple servings fresh each week. Rich in carotenoids, especially lycopene.

> Walnuts (almonds, pecans, pistachios and sesame seeds) – One ounce of nuts five times a week. Full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, protein, fiber and plant sterols.

There are lots of other great foods for good health, but this special seven pack a powerhouse punch of nutrients.

Be sure to let these Super Hero Health Foods enrich your diet!

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The Complete Super Hero Health Food Team

It’s full of healthy stuff like:

• rich in antioxidants (lutein and beta-carotene),
• minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc),
• omega-3 fatty acids, and
• betaine.

You know foods rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids do good things for your body, and you need minerals for good health also.

Betaine is a fat-derived compound that fights elevated homocysteine, a risk factor in cardiovascular health problems.

Many studies link eating spinach with lower rates of colon, lung, stomach, ovarian, prostate and breast cancers.

It also appears to protect against cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Super Hero Sidekicks for Spinach include kale, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens and romaine lettuce.

For the most benefits, the goal is to daily eat two cups raw or one cup steamed.

Join Popeye and the Super Hero Health Team, and EAT YOUR SPINACH!

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Spinach, Part of the Super Hero Health Food Team