Top 14 Superfoods Can Fill You Up If you're looking for the best way to supercharge your health and become trim and healthy, focus on these TOP 14 SUPERFOODS as recommended by Dr. Steven Pratt's book, Super Foods Rx. · Turkey · Tomatoes · Blueberries · Spinach · Soy · Oranges · Beans · Broccoli · Salmon · Pumpkin · Oatmeal · Walnuts You can get the same benefit from a handful of almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds, peanuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts and cashews. · Tea · Yogurt To read an interview with Dr. Pratt, click on the link below: http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/82/97166.htm
Turkey has 30% fewer calories and 50% less fat than beef. Similar benefits are seen with skinless chicken breast .
Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and helps to naturally produce carnitine, an amino acid that helps you burn fat. You can also consider watermelon, pink grapefruit, Japanese persimmons, red-fleshed papaya and strawberry guava, which helps to lower insulin.
These little packages are phytonutrient powerhouses. Also consider raspberries, cherries, purple grapes (freeze them for a mini grapecicle).
Another fiber superfood that also contains iron for those with low ferritin levels. Options include kale, collards, Swiss chard, turnip greens, bok choy and romaine lettuce.
Isoflavones in soy can help prevent fat storage, but not if you have a thyroid condition. Also consider Tofu, soy nuts, tempeh, miso and edamame.
The
pectin in fresh oranges (not the juice) is a super fiber found in the
white part of citrus fruits and can make you feel full with fewer
calories. Consider white or pink grapefruit, kumquats, tangerines.
The
combination of fiber and protein in this food source increases feelings
of fullness and helps to stabilize your blood sugar. Consider Pinto, Navy, Lima, chickpeas (which lower insulin levels).
One
of the best cancer fighters known. It's packed with fiber (5gm per 45
calorie serving) and spilling over with carotenoids, antioxidants that
can help with weight loss. Consider Brussel sprouts, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, turnips, collards, bok choy and mustard greens. If you have a thyroid condition, DO NOT EAT THESE FOODS RAW as they can stimulate a goiter.
Omega fatty acids abound in this fish, which can stabilize your blood sugar levels and turn off the hunger pangs. Also consider Alaskan halibut, sardines, and trout.
Squashes are rich in carotenoids, not to mention fiber. Mixed with ricotta cheese, it makes a great low carb snack. Don't use the Pumpkin Pie cans, just plain steamed pumpkin. Also consider butternut squash, orange bell peppers and raw carrots.
Steel cut oats are chocked full of fiber and can lower your calorie needs for your next meal by 30%. Consider wheat germ, ground flaxseed, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, rye, millet, wild rice, quinoa, amaranth and whole wheat couscous.
Nuts are a great source of hunger-killing elements, such as omega 3 fatty acids with only 1.2 net carbs per 2 Tbs.
This drink has no carbs but loads of flavanoids, which can increase your metabolism. Either green or black teas do the trick, but avoid herbal teas.
Dairy
is the new "diet food" which can increase your fat burning metabolism
by providing CLA, a compound that can increase fat breakdown in the
body. Consider Kefir for even more benefits.