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Monday, June 8, 2009

10 Superfoods And How They Make You Look 10 Years Younger

By Helen Reese

How to look 10 years younger in 10 days as promoted on the Oprah show is generating a great deal of interest. The show was amazing in it's simplicity by focusing on eating commonly known foods. The benefits gained from eating healthy foods are often overlooked. According to Dr. Nicholas Perricone, certain foods help you look younger! According to Dr. Perricone and Dr. Oz eating "super foods" is easy. Oprah Winfrey did it. She wanted to look 10 years younger in 10 days and decided to try it.

What are the 10 Super foods? And are they easy to find? If the foods needed to make you look 10 years younger in 10 days are hard to find the it will be hard to keep at it. As luck would have it the foods are moderately common and some can even be found in pill or powder form which makes things even easier. The following is a list of the super foods that are supposed to make you look 10 years younger in 10 days as seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

1) Anything in the "Allium Family" - Scallions, chives, garlic, onions, leeks, and shallots are all health boosters. They all can assist your body to eliminate toxins and carcinogens. Each of these foods can be used in a myriad of ways. A few chopped up can be added to any sauce or dip. As a food group these are inexpensive and very easy to find.

2) Barley - Barley is an old-fashioned staple food. This grain can be used in many ways including as a breakfast cereal, as a rice or other starch substitute and in stews and soups. Barley is also high in fiber which helps manage and metabolize cholesterol, fats, and carbohydrates. . Barley is quite inexpensive and easy to locate.

3) Acai Berry - This little berry is one of the most nutritious, powerful and hyped foods in the world. It can often be found in juice form in natural food stores. Prior to the Oprah Show I had never heard of the acai berry. I will check at my local natural food store to find out about availability and pricing.

4. Green Foods - Green Foods also help cholesterol, blood pressure and immune response. Green foods like wheat and barley grasses can be bought in powder, tablet or juice form, and offer greater levels of nutrients than green leafy vegetables. Wheat and barley grasses are not at your local grocery store but spinach and other green are easy to find. The powder or the tablet form would be extremely easy to add to my daily food intake.

5) Buckwheat: Seed & Grain - Buckwheat is loaded with protein. It also stabilizes blood sugars and is high in amino acids. Buckwheat is inexpensive and very easy to find. It does have an acquired taste though and is my least favorite of the super foods intended to make you look 10 years younger in 10 days..

6. Yogurt and Kefir - These cultured foods contain healthful bacteria that aid immune function. They both contain calcium which helps burn fat helps burn fat. Try using them as a base for a smoothie or with fresh fruit. Kefir is a cultured, enzyme-rich food filled with friendly micro-organisms that help balance your "inner ecosystem." More therapeutic and nutritious than yogurt, Kefir supplies a complete protein, essential minerals, and essential B vitamins. Kefir is used to restore the inner eco-system after drug therapy. Yogurt is easy to find and inexpensive. Kefir is less easy to find and slightly more expensive.

7. Nuts & Seeds - Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, macadamia and pistachio nuts contain Omega 3 fats, which are great for your heart. Raw, unsalted nuts and seeds are healthiest. Nuts are easy to find and are moderately inexpensive. I use 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds in a number of different dishes I make for my family. Sesame seeds are the best when they are slightly toasted. Toast sesame seeds over low heat in a dry frying pan for about 2 minutes.

8) Beans & Lentils - You can reduce your cholesterol while beefing up on folic acid, antioxidants, and potassium. Try kidney, pinto, chickpeas, black, navy, soybeans, peas and/or lentils. Beans and lentils might be the easiest to enjoy of all of the super foods. Hummous adds two super foods together, namely chickpeas and garlic. The options availablewithin this grouping of foods is endless. Try a nice chilled bean salad for supper. Beans are cheap and easy to find.

9) Peppers - Both bell peppers, chili and hot peppers contain antioxidants and have a ton of Vitamin C. They also work as fat burners. In moderation hot peppers add a touch of spice to most dishes. Bell peppers are a great addition to most dishes or salads. Peppers are easy to find and can be inexpensive.

10) Sprouts - There are numerous varieties of sprouts. They are both a great source of both Vitamin C and protein. Sprouts add a tasty crunch to any meal. These are both inexpensive and easy to find. The least expensive way to get spouts is to sprout your own from any type of bean. - 17273

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