The Top Ten Superfoods

The Top Ten Superfoods - The key to optimum health is not in a pill or one magical nutrient. But there are foods that are so concentrated in nutritional value and possess such powerful health benefits, that they are sometimes referred to as "super foods".

This list of healthy foods are nutrient dense. Essentially, they have more nutrients per calorie than most other foods. They have also been proven to contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help prevent disease: from cancer to heart disease to arthritis, to name a few.


The 10 healthiest foods are foods that are so good for us that we should include them as part of a healthy diet . Each is an amazing food, loaded with health giving benefits. Particularly organic varieties free from growth hormones and pesticides.

These super foods are perfect for heart healthy, low fat cooking and most fit perfectly into a low carb lifestyle as well.


This list of super foods is arranged alphabetically, not in order of importance.

The 10 Healthiest Foods You Can Eat

1. Berries


Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from damage and therefore from diseases like cancer. Among other things they are also an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fibre. Blueberries might help reverse the short term memory loss that often comes with aging.

2. Broccoli


Broccoli (and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage) helps fight cancer, especially breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system. Broccoli also contains antioxidants and a substance called sulforaphane, which research is showing to be a powerful cancer fighter and preventer.

3. Citrus Fruits


The citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. Many of these citrus bioflavanoids have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and blood clot inhibiting abilities.

4. Garlic

Numerous studies have shown that regular consumption of garlic can lower our blood pressure. It also prevents the blood from being overly sticky and decreases LDL cholesterol (the "bad" one) while increasing the good HDL cholesterol.

5. Nuts

Walnuts and Pecans are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, a special type of fat that is essential for our bodies, but that the body cannot produce. Omega-3 essential fatty acids protect us against heart disease. Almonds are also known for their ability to help lower LDL cholesterol levels. (Costco sells them in bulk at great prices)

6. Oats


Oats also help reduce cholesterol. Research shows that one bowl of oatmeal per day can reduce cholesterol by up to 23%. Oats are also considered an excellent grain for diabetics as they have less impact on blood sugar levels than some other grains. The best kind are the plain long cook type as opposed to instant or flavoured.

7. Fish


The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish such as trout may help prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the body's rate of blood clotting.



8. Spinach

Spinach's secret weapon, lutein, makes it one of the best foods in the world to prevent cataracts, as well as age related macular degeneration, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the elderly. Be strong to the finish cause you eats your spinach!

9. Tomatoes


Tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant and as such helps to protect the cells in our bodies from damage. For example men who consumed more than two servings of tomato sauce a week were up to 36% less likely to develop prostate cancer over a 12 year period than men who ate less than one serving a month according to a Harvard study.

10. Turkey

Turkey is one of the leanest protein foods and is low in calories, making it an excellent healthy food choice. Turkey also contains selenium which has been shown to inhibit cancer development, improve the immune system, and aid in the metabolism of our thyroid hormone.

You can see that the top 10 healthiest foods, or "super foods", are also some of our favourite ingredients. By including these super foods in a healthy diet on a regular basis you can be well on your way to staying young and healthy.


Making healthy food choices just got a whole lot simpler.