Thursday, August 13, 2009

Eat This, Not That - The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution From Women's Health

Eat This, Not That - The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution From Women's Health:
"The Best Foods You've Never Heard Of
Açai Berries
Aioli
Alligator
Amaranth
Aronia Berry
Celeriac
Fenugreek
Ginger
Goldenberries
Hemp Seed Nuts
Holy Basil
Jicama
Kamut
Kefir
Lemongrass
Mung Beans
Nori
Peppadew Peppers
Rooibos Tea
Sardines
Sunchokes
Sunflower Greens
Sweet-Potato Leaves
Watercress
Yerba MatéWhat if your next trip to the supermarket weren't a duty filled with drudgery, but an assignment packed with adventure? Besides breaking up the doldrums and exposing you to a whole new world of tastes, this approach will do one more thing for you: It will improve your health. See, only 20 percent of Americans reach the recommended five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day. And what food comprises the largest amount of vegetables eaten most every day by Americans? French fries.
We can do better. The great thing about the mysterious foods in this list is that they're phenomenally nutrient-dense and nutrient-diverse, meaning they bring potent quantities of the vitamins and minerals we need every day. So read up, print out our guidelines, and head to your supermarket. You're in for a culinary (and nutrition) adventure."

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