Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Top 10 Superfoods that really are super!

Parents want the best for their children, and that includes helping them grow up healthy and strong. Eating healthier is the best way to keep our children healthy and ready to start each day. Here at Bare Blendz we use many superfoods to encourage healthy eating habits in the early stages of life. Here is a list of 10 superfoods that support developmental growth.


 Vegetables 


1. Parsnips -provide a good source of fiber and contain antioxidants, vitamins C and E.


2. Butternut squash-excellent source of bete-carotene
3.Carrots-high in beta-carotene & Vitamin A
4.Sweet potato- high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin c


5.Broccoli- as it is a great source of vitamin C, contains beta-carotene, folic acid, iron, & potassium.

Fruits
 
1. Peaches -vitamin C, and the soft flesh is easy to digest.
2.  Blueberries- vitamin C & contains beta-carotene. The blue pigment anthocyanin in the skin of the blueberries helps protect us against cancer.
3.Apples- fiber, helps fight against constipation


4. Apricots-beta-carotene, fiber, iron and potassium.
5.Papayas- vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber and enzymes that aid digestion



 


 

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