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Super foods to the rescue

You’ve heard of Superman, super models, super bugs and supermarkets, but are you familiar with super foods?

Super foods are those that are not just good for you, but – you guessed it – super. They are nutrient dense, and help us to fight serious health threats like autoimmune, heart and degenerative diseases.

For those of you who subscribe to my weekly weight loss tips know I often talk about not simply forgoing your old bad eating habits, but actually adopting new healthier ones. Selecting super food options may actually accelerate the results, giving you an energy boost.

The super foods are not weird or difficult to find ingredients. You won’t be hunting health food stores or the internet for some kind of endangered fungus that grows only in the Amazon Basin. If you have a look at the super foods list below, you will probably find you already eat many of them regularly.

Almonds

Vitamin E, heart protective, fibre

Apricots

High in beta-carotene, vitamin c & fibre

Avocados

Vitamin E, lowers ‘bad’ HDL-cholesterol

Bananas

Rich in magnesium, potassium & slowly absorbed sugars. Prevents radical swings in blood sugar

Basil (& green herbs)

Antioxidants, nutrient-dense

Blueberries

High in antioxidants, vitamin c & fibre

Broccoli (& cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)

Fibre, nutrient-dense

Carrots

Two carrots every other day provides enough beta carotene to reduce stroke risk by half for men who already have symptoms of heart disease

Chillies

Antioxidants, beta-carotene, blood thinning properties to prevent stroke and lower cholesterol

Cinnamon

May assist in lowering blood sugar

Eggs

Folate, protein, nutrient-dense

Flax seeds

Phyto-oestrogens may ease menopause symptoms, omega-3x, fibre

Garlic

Sulphur, mild cholesterol lowering, heart health, anti-bacterial, may be cancer fighting

Lamb

Iron, zinc, protein, vitamin B12, helps prevent anaemia

Mango

Bioflavonoids that aid immune system

Mushrooms

Beta-blucan, stimulates immune system. Shitake & enoki have anti-cancer & antiviral effects

Oats

Low-gluten, lowers LDL-cholesterol, fibre, may reduce risk of colon cancer

Oranges (& other citrus)

Vitamin c, fibre, nutrient-rich (rind as well as flesh)

Papaya (paw paw), pineapple & kiwi

Increased amounts of enzymes that combat everything from autoimmune disease, allergies and cancer to AIDS

Pink salmon

Omega-3s, heart healthy, nutrient-dense

Raspberries (& other berries)

Antioxidants (antho-cyanins), vitamin c, nutrient-rich

Skim milk

High in calcium, vitamins & protein

Soy & Tofu

Phyto-oestrogens, fibre, protein for vegetarians, regular eaters have a reduced rate of prostrate, colon, lung, rectal & stomach cancers

Spinach

Vitamin C, folate, antioxidants (lutein & zeaxanthin), fibre

Sweet potato

High in carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium & fibre

Tea (black or green)

Antioxidants (catechins) heart healthy, reduces risk of cancer & stroke

Tomatoes

Antioxidants (lycopene which can promote prostate health), vitamin C, fibre, may slow degenerative diseases.

Watermelon

Vitamin C, carotenoids

Wheatgerm

B vitamins, vitamin E, choline, nutrient-dense

Yoghurt

Calcium, protein, riboflavin & B vitamins, probiotic, tooth friendly (anticaries)

It’s easy to include the super foods in your everyday diet. When next you snack on a piece of fruit, choose an orange instead of an apple. When you make a salad, use some spinach leaves instead of lettuce or mix them up. Drink tea instead of coffee.

For a power-packed breakfast, have a bowl of porridge with skim milk, sprinkled with wheatgerm, and topped with yoghurt and raspberries.

While the super foods will give you the biggest vitamin kick per calorie, it is still essential to eat a variety of fresh food, both for added nutrients and also for your own sanity.

Put this list on your fridge and over the next few months try to incorporate these foods into your everyday recipes. Before long it will become a wonderful new habit, and you’ll have the neighbours wondering how you got such a spring in your step.

Low Fat, Superfood Packed Pancakes

Think you can’t enjoy pancakes and still lose weight? The whole family will love this simple low fat version of this breakfast favourite. The added bonus of full-bodied, whole grain goodness helps these pancakes stick to your ribs! Containing the succulent, superfood blueberries, which are packed with valuable vitamins and antioxidants, and oats which add fibre, protein and other beneficial nutrients, these pancakes are a sure crowd-pleaser!

Crown these breakfast jewels with sugar-free syrup or blueberry low-fat or fat free yoghurt and finish off with a glass of Leisa's Secret Premium Meal Replacement, with itspower packed combo of protein and essential nutrients, for a nutritious and delicious meal.
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Ingredients

¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup rolled oats
¼ cup cornmeal
1 tbspn honey
½ tspn salt
½ tspn baking powder
½ tspn ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
2 tbspn plain nonfat yogurt
2 tbspn skim milk
2 tbspn water
¾ cup blueberries

Directions

Blend both flours, oats, cornmeal, honey, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in medium mixing bowl. Whisk eggs, yogurt, milk and water together in another medium bowl. Fold in blueberries.

Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and blend until just moistened.

Lightly spray a large frypan and heat to medium high temperature. Using about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake, pour into frypan. Brown on both sides, making sure middle of pancake is done before removing from heat.

Serves 4 - Nutritional Information Per Serving      

Calories 134 / 560kj
Fat 0.7g
Sodium 547mg
Carbohydrates 24.5g
Fibre 3.25g
Protein 6g

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These delicious chicken lettuce wraps are high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates and will make a great entrée at your next dinner party.

Just a teaspoon of sesame oil gives this Asian dish its characteristic rich, nutty flavour and it is full of Vitamin E, an anti-oxidant which may help lower cholesterol. Sesame oil also contains magnesium, copper, calcium, iron and vitamin B6. Dating back as far as 1600BC, sesame seeds may be the oldest known condiment.

Ingredientstablets

2 tbspns canola oil
1 tbspn  sesame oil
1 tbspn rice vinegar
1 tbspn low-sodium soy sauce
1½ tspns chilli garlic sauce
1 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
½ tsp grated orange rind
2 garlic cloves, minced
pinch of sea salt
4 x skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 lettuce leaves (about 1 head)
1 cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup bean sprouts
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
 chopped peanuts (optional)

Directions

Blend canola oil and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Whisk together 1 tablespoon of this oil mixture with vinegar, soy sauce, chilli garlic sauce, ginger, minced garlic, salt and orange rind.

Place remaining oil (2 tablespoons) into a large zip-lock plastic bag or covered dish and add chicken, coating well with marinade. Place in the refrigerator for about an hour, turning chicken occasionally to marinate evenly.

Lightly spray barbecue or frypan and heat to medium heat.

Grill chicken for about 6 minutes on each side. Turn once and check that juices run clear. Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes to cool, and then slice into thin strips.

While chicken is cooling, lay out lettuce leaves. Lay sliced chicken on lettuce leaves and divide mint, sprouts and remaining oil mixtures evenly between each. Garnish with lime wedges or chopped nuts.

Serves 4 (2 lettuce wraps each) Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories 265 / 1107kj
Fat 9.3g
Sodium 363mg
Carbohydrates 3.3g
Fibre 1g
Protein 40.7g
Iron 2.2mg
Calcium 47mg

Barbecued Salmon with Tangy Lemon Sauce

Light and elegant, this sizzling salmon dish almost melts in your mouth. One of the healthiest fish you can eat, salmon is packed with lean protein, A and B vitamins, plus heart healthy omega3 fatty acids. Enhanced with a tangy lemon sauce, this dish will quickly become a family favourite. Add a side dish of steamed or grilled veggies in season and your meal is complete.

Ingredients Weight loss tip

¼ cup fresh lemon juice
125ml (½ cup) salt-reduced chicken
stock 6g cornflour
2 tbspns honey
4 salmon portions
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup chives or shallots for garnish


Directions

Whisk together lemon juice, chicken stock and cornflour. Heat in a small saucepan over medium heat until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Stir in honey and remove from heat. Cover to keep warm while you prepare the salmon.

Preheat barbeque (or frypan if you prefer) and lightly spray with olive oil.

Cook salon for about 5 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

When cooked, top with about 3 tablespoons of lemon sauce.  Garnish with chives or shallots and season with pepper.

Serves 4 - Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories 176 / 735kj
Fat 2.7 (Healthy omega 3&9 fats)
Carbohydrates 18.5g
Fibre1g
Protein 30.8g

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