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The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2017
Healthy Living Tips from
SUPERFOODS—Perfect for Summer…or Anytime!
Like most people, you’ve probably heard of the term “superfoods.” Exceptionally nutritious and healthful,
superfoods contain POWERFUL ingredients that help reduce—and in some cases, reverse—your risk of
heart disease, lower your cholesterol, improve hypertension, and fight cancer and other diseases.
Superfoods support a longer, improved quality of life and even put you in a better mood—and, an added
bonus of these “real” foods: they are also delicious!
Here are just a few of those superfoods readily available in your supermarket—and at your local
farmstands—which you can add to your daily diet, for a super-healthy summer:
Blueberries: Often the top choice of doctors and nutritionists, these berries are loaded with
antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, and are also high in potassium and vitamin C. Lowering your risk
of heart disease and cancer, blueberries are also work powerfully against inflammation, the initial
driver of all chronic diseases.
Asparagus: This superfood -- packed with lots of vitamins and minerals -- has plenty of
positive effects in the body, which together help you lose weight! Asparagus assists your
body in expelling toxins and other wastes, also helping with digestion and keeping those
beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract.
Strawberries: Given their amazing combination of phytonutrients, it's not surprising to find
increasing research interest in the anti-inflammatory properties of strawberries. The polyphenols in
strawberries show promise in helping regulate blood sugar response. And when total antioxidant
capacity is measured, strawberries rank high!
Broccoli: We’d really be remiss if we didn’t include broccoli on this list—your grandma was
right, broccoli is good for you! Research has shown that it’s beneficial to your heart and
packed with fiber, so it helps keep your digestive tract healthy. It packs an abundance of
nutrients in each serving, including sulforaphane, which may also curb cancer.
Peaches: This summertime favorite contains vitamin C, and is an excellent source of vitamin B6,
niacin, and folate. Peaches are also rich in potassium, which helps maintain healthy blood pressure,
as well as prevent kidney stones and bone loss. They are high in fiber, too, which aids in both
digestive health and colon health.
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leading-edge technologies can improve your quality of life: 800.555.1990
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