Health magazine published an article today listing the best SuperFoods for women. 7 out of the 10 most recommended SuperFoods can all be found in non-perishable form.
Wild Salmon (canned), wild blueberries (dried), oats, walnuts, red beans, olive oil and dark chocolate were on the top 10 list. The 3 items that are perishable are brocolli, avocados and greek yogurt.
On the list of runner-up SuperFoods, 11 out of 15 are available in non-perishable form.
Almonds, green tea, lentils, pumpkin seeds, soybeans, spinach (canned), quinoa, raisins, sweet potatoes (canned puree), cherries (dried) and tomatoes (canned) are all affordable ways to stock your shelves with SuperFoods. The 4 perishable items on the runner-up list include beef, eggs, kefir and organic milk.
The take home point is this: every person can stock their own shelves with the non-perishable SuperFoods mentioned here, then supplement with some fresh produce such as brocolli and avocado plus some low fat dairy items such as greek yogurt, eggs, kefir and organic milk.
By stocking your pantry with these nutrient dense non-perishable SuperFoods, you will Give the Gift of Health to yourself, and to those who receive the foods you donate in the next local food drive. Make a small change today. Print this list for the next time you go to the grocery store, or print the shopping list from our website: http://www.superfooddrive.com/Get_Involved/Educational_Marketing_Materials
To learn more about why these foods are SuperFoods, read the full article: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20331905,00.html
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