"SuperFoods" for preps
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:25 am
Originally posted by Hope4Us at Plan for Pandemic:
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Thought I would list some foods that are perfect for preps (some of which most here already have stored) and the reason they are very beneficial. (This info. is from a book titled 'SuperFoods RX' by Steven Pratt, M.D., and Kathy Matthews.)
Beans - high in protein and they contain Lysine, a principle amino acid, and are a great fiber source.
The beans with the highest antioxidant concentrations are broad/fava beans, pinto, and black beans, and lentils.
Oats (and whole grains) - High in fiber, vitamin E, complex carbohydrates (sustains energy), protein, and many other essential nutritional benefits.
Pumpkin - High fiber, Vitamin C, E, Alpha and Beta-carotene. Did you know that just one serving of canned pumpkin gives you about 300% vitamin A (80% as beta-carotene)?!
Also, pumpkin seeds are rich in E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, omega-6 and 3 fatty acids.
Wild Salmon (also canned albacore tuna, and sardines) - Omega 3 fatty acids, B & D vitamins, and more.
Soy (soybeans, soy flour, soy nuts, etc..) - great (non-meat) protein alternative, E, Phytoestrogens, plant derived omega 3 fatty acids, potassium, magnesium.
Spinach (and other dark green leafy veggies)- Synergy of multiple nutrients/phytonutrients, C, E, B vitamins, minerals, Beta-carotene, Lutein, vitamin K, and a lot more.
Tea - Flavonoids, Flouride. 1 cup of green tea contains 316 mgs. Flavonoid, while black tea contains 268.
Tomatoes - Lycopene, C, alpha and beta-carotene, B vitamins, fiber, lutein, potassium, and more. Tomato paste is more concentrated than fresh tomatoes.
Nuts, sunflower seeds - Plant derived omega 3 fatty acids, E, protein, magnesium, fiber, plant sterols, more.
Note: This item has been cross-posted in 'Food: Specific Food Item Hint'
* Link Unavailable. This site is no longer active and available to view on line. But the info was good and we wanted to keep sharing it!
Thought I would list some foods that are perfect for preps (some of which most here already have stored) and the reason they are very beneficial. (This info. is from a book titled 'SuperFoods RX' by Steven Pratt, M.D., and Kathy Matthews.)
Beans - high in protein and they contain Lysine, a principle amino acid, and are a great fiber source.
The beans with the highest antioxidant concentrations are broad/fava beans, pinto, and black beans, and lentils.
Oats (and whole grains) - High in fiber, vitamin E, complex carbohydrates (sustains energy), protein, and many other essential nutritional benefits.
Pumpkin - High fiber, Vitamin C, E, Alpha and Beta-carotene. Did you know that just one serving of canned pumpkin gives you about 300% vitamin A (80% as beta-carotene)?!
Also, pumpkin seeds are rich in E, zinc, potassium, magnesium, omega-6 and 3 fatty acids.
Wild Salmon (also canned albacore tuna, and sardines) - Omega 3 fatty acids, B & D vitamins, and more.
Soy (soybeans, soy flour, soy nuts, etc..) - great (non-meat) protein alternative, E, Phytoestrogens, plant derived omega 3 fatty acids, potassium, magnesium.
Spinach (and other dark green leafy veggies)- Synergy of multiple nutrients/phytonutrients, C, E, B vitamins, minerals, Beta-carotene, Lutein, vitamin K, and a lot more.
Tea - Flavonoids, Flouride. 1 cup of green tea contains 316 mgs. Flavonoid, while black tea contains 268.
Tomatoes - Lycopene, C, alpha and beta-carotene, B vitamins, fiber, lutein, potassium, and more. Tomato paste is more concentrated than fresh tomatoes.
Nuts, sunflower seeds - Plant derived omega 3 fatty acids, E, protein, magnesium, fiber, plant sterols, more.
Note: This item has been cross-posted in 'Food: Specific Food Item Hint'