Important Super Foods You Should Know About

You have probably heard the term super food before. It is used to describe foods that have nutrients and vitamins that are uncommon or in a high concentration compared to similar foods. In this article I am going to talk about a few super foods and tell you why they are so good for you. Some of them you have probably heard of, some of them probably not.

The number one super food that most people have already heard of is the acai berry. It has a higher concentration of antioxidants than any other fruit. It also has dietary fiber, omega fatty acids, and even some protein. It is a very nutritious food and one of the most popular health supplements in the world. If you live outside the United States, you can visit the Acai Berry Australia or Acai Berry UK pages for specific information.

The second super food I want to talk about is pistachio nuts. These nuts are super nutritious. They are high in antioxidants, fiber, and protein. The pistachio nut is called the skinny nut because it is low in calories – a serving of about 50 nuts has only 160 calories. They are a great snack by themselves or they can be added to salads, muffins, cereal, and lots of other snacks and meals.

I want to close by talking about two more super foods. One of them is a fruit that gets compated to the acai berry and the other is a nut that you probably have used before but never thought of as a super food.

The pomegranate is a super food sometimes compared to the acai berry. It is full of antioxidants and has a very exotic flavor. The high level of antioxidants, second only to the acai berry, is why this fruit has become popular.

The last super food is walnuts. There is a good chance you know about walnuts and have even used them cooking, but you may not know about the health benefits. The walnut is a great source of vitamins, antioxidants, dietary fiber and protein. They also have a higher concentration of omega 3 fatty acids compared to other nuts.

So where can you get these super foods? Acai berries are probably best taken in supplement form because you will have a very hard time finding them fresh. Pomegranates have become very popular and are now available in the fruit section of many stores. Walnuts are available in almost any grocery store. Pistachios are less common than walnuts, but you can usually find them at your local grocery store.

These fruits and nuts make a great addition to any healthy diet as a snack or as an ingredient in healthy recipes. If you are looking for more information on health supplements, head over to SassafrasStation.com and sign up for their newsletter and a series of free reports including reports on acai berries and pistachios.