My top 10 nutrient-dense foods 1.Dark green calcium and iron-rich leafy greens like kale, spinach and chard. 2.Heritage seeds and grains with robust amino acid profiles like quinoa, teff, amaranth, chia, and wild and brown rice. 3.Protein and fiber-rich heirloom pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas, etc.). 4.Wild and heirloom varieties of antioxidant-rich, dark-colored berries including blue-, black-, rasp- and strawberries, also currents and gooseberries. 5.Fairly-traded, organic and sustainable cacao nibs and dark chocolate. 6.Organic, loose leaf green teas, especially Japanese matcha, sencha and gyokuro, all of which are packed with powerfully antioxidant catechin molecules. 7.Foods that harbor living probiotic organisms, including yogurt, kefir, kombucha, kimchee, miso, tamari and tempeh. 8.Sprouted grains and fresh, green sprouts of all kinds, such as alfalfa, pea, mustard, broccoli, mung beans, etc. 9.Seeds and nuts, including flaxseed, hempseed, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and almonds, which are excellent vegetarian sources of unsaturated essential fatty acids. 10.Fruits and vegetables of any and all kinds. What nutrient-dense foods are staples in your diet?
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:43:01 +0000
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