Super food is a health buzz word that you have probably heard.  It is used to describe foods that contain nutrients and vitamins that are uncommon or in a high concentration compared to other foods.  In this article I am going to talk about a few super foods and tell you why they are so good for you.  Some of them you have probably heard of, some of them probably not.

The acai berry is the first super food that I am going to talk about and you probably already know about it.  This fruit offers a super high concentration of antioxidants.  It also contains omega fatty acids, dietary fiber, and protein.  It is a very nutritious food and one of the most popular health supplements in the world.

Pistachio nuts are the next super food I want to introduce to you.  These little nuts are called the skinny nut and are really good for you.  They are high in antioxidants, protein, and fiber.  The pistachio nut is called the skinny nut because it is low in calories – a serving of about 50 nuts has only 160 calories.  You can eat them as a snack by themselves or they can be added to salads, muffins, cereal, and lots of other snacks and meals.

There are two more super foods I want to mention.  One of them is a fruit that gets compated to the acai berry and the other is a nut that you probably have used before but never thought of as a super food.

The pomegranate is a super food sometimes compared to the acai berry. It is full of antioxidants and has a very exotic flavor.  This fruit has gotten a lot of attention because of its antioxidant content. 

The next super food is the walnut.  While you have probably heard of it, you probably don’t know how healthy it really is.  They are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and plant based protein.  They also have a higher concentration of omega 3 fatty acids compared to other nuts.

So where can you get these super foods?  Acai berries are probably best taken in supplement form because you will have a very hard time finding them fresh.  Pomegranates have become very popular and are now available in the fruit section of many stores.  Walnuts are a common thing to find in almost every grocery store.  Pistachio nuts are not as common as walnuts, but ther are available in most stores now.

These fruits and nuts make a great addition to any healthy diet as a snack or as an ingredient in healthy recipes.  If you are looking for more information on health supplements, head over to SassafrasStation.com and sign up for their newsletter and a series of free reports including reports on acai berries and pistachios.

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