Good news on the superfood front!!  

I come as the bearer of good news on the superfood front

There's no doubt broccoli, watercress and acai berries are overflowing with healthy vitamins and minerals, but what about the foods we actually want to eat?

Dieticians have come up with some interesting new findings:

Meet the new 'superfoods'

POPCORN
The humble cinema snack could prevent cancer and help dieters.

PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut butter is one of the richest sources of monounsaturated fats - it's also low in saturated fat and an excellent source of protein to keep you feeling full for longer, fibre for bowel health and folate which can protect against colon cancer and heart disease

PEANUT BUTTER
Peanut butter is one of the richest sources of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats - it's also low in saturated fat and an excellent source of protein to keep you feeling full for longer, fibre for bowel health and folate which can protect against colon cancer and heart disease


MARMALADE
Pectin, a natural gelling agent used to help marmalade and jam set, relieves constipation and sore throats, according to a study by the institute of Food Research. it's also been found to inhibit tumour growth. Meanwhile, antioxidants in the citrus peel help lower levels of LDL cholesterol.

PORK SCRATCHINGS
The bar snack we all want to have but are too embarrassed to ask for is actually packed with goodness.
'Two-thirds of all its fat is actually mono and polyunsaturated fats, beneficial for heart health, with 13 per cent of its fat coming from stearic acid, a type of saturated fat that doesn't raise cholesterol levels,'


NUTELLA
Nutella contains lecithin, a soy extract that is high in protein, calcium and iron, protecting your bones, boosting energy and helping you feel full for longer
'It's also lower in calories than many jams, is lower-Gi for slower-release energy and contains calcium from skimmed milk for healthy bones.'


So tuck in folks!!!!

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