Good news on the superfood front!!

Popcorn - Surprise superfoods: Forget blueberries. Dieticians say popcorn and pork scratchings are bursting with nutrients - and could be GOOD for you
@oldchem1 (8132)
May 20, 2010 12:46pm CST
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!!!! Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1271520/Surprise-superfoods-Forget-blueberries-Dieticians-say-popcorn-pork-scratchings-bursting-nutrients--GOOD-you.html#ixzz0oUcb4p00
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@mjanakha (479)
• United Arab Emirates
20 May 10
You gave a good idea of the nutrient values of those foods. Its nice to have something like that. good
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@ericpapasit (1274)
• Philippines
21 May 10
Oh friend you make starve.... well, you are there! enjoy the food.
• Philippines
21 May 10
a bit monstrous...... grrrrrrrr
@cream97 (29085)
• United States
24 May 11
Hi. oldchem1. I am glad that there is information that pertains to many healthy foods that we usually will eat. I am so glad that Nutella is on the list as being nutritious to eat. Thank you for this information!
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
24 May 11
I can see how popcorn can help dieters. It is something you munch without even thinking. And when you've had a few, I'm sure it'll 'spoil' the dinner, so you wouldn't have to eat as much when it comes to real heavy food. I sure love peanut butter too.
• United States
21 May 10
Hi oldchem1, This discussion was very helpful and so was the link. Thanks for sharing. Take care Snow