I often get asked, "What should I eat"? I get this question in seminars, classes and during casual conversations. There is no tried and true answer but some super suggestions. These choices are the true super foods and should be consumed daily or as often as possible.

Sweet Potatoes- Loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and fiber - simply one of the best vegetables you can eat. Instead of loading it with butter and brown sugar, try adding unsweetened applesauce or pineapple.

Grape Tomatoes- Packed with vitamin A & C, healthy phytochemicals, some fiber and flavor. Perfect size for snacking, easy to store, pack & take along anywhere.

Broccoli- Tons of carotenoids, vitamin C, folic acid. I recommend broccoli on a daily basis. It is filling and adds a great deal to any meal. Can also be used as a snack by itself or with other like vegetables.

Citrus Fruits- Lots of taste and loaded with fiber, folic acid & vitamin C. Citrus fruits can be used as snacks or desserts. Make fruit salad, cut wedges and take them along anywhere in a bag or in a small cooler when you pack your lunch.

Butternut Squash- Mixed with any meal it adds a hefty amount of nutrients and fiber. Each half cup serving provides 5 grams of fiber and a truckload of vitamin A & C. Many stores now carry this in bags already pre-cut & seeded.

Greens- you can find greens, pre-cut, washed and in re-sealable bags. Greens like spinach, kale and broccoli are absolute nutritional powerhouses. Providing great amounts of Vitamin C, arytenoids, calcium, folate, potassium and fiber. Iceberg lettuce does not carry nearly as much nutritional weight. Go for the greens.

Wild Salmon- Salmon is rich in omega-3 fats, a very good fat to have in your diet. Wild salmon has been shown to help reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks and has less dioxin than farm raised.

Brown Rice- White rice is stripped of its nutritional value. Brown rice, on the other hand, provides fiber, magnesium, vitamins E & B-6, copper & zinc. A serving of brown rice with black beans will give you a complete source of Protein, Carbohydrates and a rich source of essential amino acids. Brown rice can now be found in easy to prepare microwaveable packages.

Crispbreads- Crackers can be loaded with fats and sodium. Look for Whole-Grain crackers, these are usually called crisp breads and are loaded with fiber and often are fat-free. Providing less calories per serving and greater nutritional value.

Fat-free (skim) or 1% milk- A good source of protein without the fat and cholesterol. Also rich in calcium and vitamins. The same goes for unflavored, low-fat yogurt. Soy milk can have as many nutrients. However, they must be added.

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