How to Eat More Superfoods

Transcript Kale is one of the hottest superfoods around today. The reason for that is that it’s loaded in calcium. It’s also high in fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. There are many different ways you can prepare kale and add it into your diet. You can make a smoothie, you can sauté it, or …

Transcript Yes it’s true sometimes you can have your cake and eat it too. One of my favorite superfoods is dark chocolate. Recent studies have shown that by consuming 100 grams of dark chocolate a day you can reduce your chance of cardiovascular disease by up to 21 percent. One of the reasons why dark …

Transcript Here are some healthy lunch ideas for kids. There are a lot of options out there. So here are some nutritious foods that I suggest adding into lunch for your child. The first one would be carrots. Kids like carrots. They’re small, they’re manageable, they’re loaded with beta-carotene, and they’re super nutritious. The next …

Transcript So what are some healthy breakfast foods for kids? Many kids today are going off to school without any breakfast at all, and this really isn’t the best way to send our kids off to school where they are going to be sitting and listening and learning without any fuel in their body. So …

Transcript The next super spice is oregano. Oregano is a super spice because it has the highest amount of antioxidants than any other spice. So when you think about foods that are high in antioxidants like blue berries and apples, oregano actually has many more times more antioxidants than those 2 foods. So its definitely …

Transcript So, I often get asked how to understand the new government food guidelines called MyPlate. One of the best things you can do, if you’re interested in learning more about the guidelines, is visit the website Myplate.gov. We’ve moved from a pyramid to a food plate. And, what the plate shows you are the …

Transcript So what are some heart healthy foods that you can add into your diet? The first one is oatmeal. It has soluble fiber in it that has been shown to lower cholesterol and be very effective and reducing your chances of getting cardiac disease. The next group of foods will be foods that are …

Transcript So here are some suggestions on healthy foods that you should be eating that you are probably not eating. The first group of foods I would recommend would be dark leafy greens; these are the most missing foods in the American diet so things like kale, collard greens, swiss chard, and these foods can …

Transcript So it turns out that Popeye might have had something right. The next superfood is spinach. Spinach is a superfood because it’s nutrient dense with vitamin A, C, and E, and it’s also loaded with antioxidants. The nice thing about spinach is that it’s a dark, leafy green, and these dark, leafy greens are …

Transcript The next super food is broccoli and many Americans have incorporated broccoli into their diet not realizing that broccoli is a super food. The reason why broccoli is a super food, it’s actually referred to as the cancer fighting green vegetable. Broccoli minimizes carcinogens in your body reducing the risk of cancer. It’s also …

Transcript Another one of the hottest superfoods on the market today is quinoa. And the reason why quinoa, which is a whole grain, is such a popular superfood is that it has the 8 amino acids that make it a complete protein. So one of the ways that you can reduce the amount of animal …

Transcript The next superfood is actually sweet and good for you too; it’s the sweet potato. With only 90 calories it’s an extremely nutritious food and it’s loaded with beta-carotene, it’s high in fiber, Vitamin A and Potassium. One of the things that I like the most about the sweet potato is the fact that …

Transcript So some of the best that you could add in your diet this is often confusing for many my clients. A lot of food companies have market it and made available to us foods that are processed in lowing fat. Typically happens when that fat is removed from a product some other kind of …

Transcript The next superfood is one of the oldest medicinal foods around — garlic. And in ancient times garlic was used to keep slaves and warriors healthy. The reason why garlic is a superfood is that studies have shown that by consuming a garlic supplement consistently for four weeks you can reduce your risk of …

Transcript Many of my clients ask me what are the ways that they can increase the good cholesterol in their diet. And typically I don’t provide them with just a laundry list of foods to add to their diet. We take a step back and look at all food groups and look to upgrade the …

Transcript So what would some of the healthiest breakfast foods be? I’m always surprised when I find out how many of my clients don’t start their day off with a healthy breakfast. My theory on food is that, food is fuel and we need to be fueling our bodies for the most active times of …

Transcript What would be some suggestions on following a healthy vegetarian diet. Many clients I’ve worked with are vegetarians but they are not getting the nutrition that they need from their food choices. So basically the main challenge with a vegetarian diet is that you are eliminating animal protein — that’s land animals and sea …

Transcript Many of my clients come to me and they want to know what the best low-carb foods are or they may have eliminated bread out of their diet because they want to lose weight. And I think there is just a lot of confusion around carbohydrates. So it’s probably worth taking a look at …

Transcript Many of my clients ask me if a detox diet is healthy. There’s a lot of information out there about detox dieting and it can be dangerous if it’s used for weight loss. A detox diet is primarily used to cleanse the body of toxins. It’s generally a short term diet, I recommend, three …

Transcript So you often get asked, what are natural foods? And actually there are some regulations around, how food companies can use the word natural, in their labelling. Natural actually means no artificial ingredients. So that would be no food coloring, no preservatives or if it’s a, you know animal protein it;s used with minimal …

Transcript I often get asked by my clients what should I be eating to lower my blood pressure. The typical advice you get from your doctor for ways to lower your cholesterol would be to lose weight if you’re not in a healthy weight range; reduce the bad cholesterol in your diet; reduce the amount …

Transcript Hi, my name is Lisa Neilsen. I’m a nutrition coach, a natural food chef, a yoga teacher. Previously I was a senior vice president in marketing in the corporate world. And I decided to make a career change, to work with busy professionals to help them get more nutrition and a healthier life style. …

Transcript Walnuts are the next superfood. They’re the healthiest nut because they’re very high in omega-3s. And omega-3s are the good fats that are going to prevent you from getting heart disease. Recent studies have shown by eating a handful of nuts daily, you can reduce your chances of getting cardiovascular disease anywhere from 15 …

Transcript Believe it or not one of the classics snacks of all time, popcorn has recently been discovered to be a super food. The American Chemical Society completed research that identified popcorn is loaded with antioxidants and disease fighting properties. The reason that the healthiest part of the popcorn, is actually the hulk the crunchy …

Transcript Get your oranges on. Oranges are the next superfood. The reason why they are superfood is that they are loaded with phytochemicals, antioxidants and Vitamin C. All these together work to prevent the top diseases that face us as we age — preventing cancers such as mouth, lung, stomach, skin, and breast. To get …

Transcript So what would be considered a healthy snack. Many of my clients try to avoid snacking and it’s often thought of as a sign of weakness. But actually when your body is sending you a signal that it wants something to eat, it needs the energy to keep you fueled throughout the day, so …

Transcript The next super spice is cayenne pepper which is actually sometimes referred to as the prince of spices. Cayenne pepper is a super spice because it’s known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties . It’s made from red hot chilly peppers and it’s most protein in it’s powered form so you may add suggestions for adding …

Transcript One of the things I do is teach my clients how to make green smoothies. And I can’t tell you how fun it is to see their expression when I tell them they’re going to be making a green smoothie. So what actually is a green smoothie? A green smoothie is a fruit smoothie …

Transcript Beets are messy but they are a superfood too. The purple color of beets is what gives it its cancer-preventing properties. It also contains betaine and folate combined together work to prevent cardiovascular disease, stroke and dementia. One of the things that I like about beets is that you can also eat the beet …

Transcript Pumpkins, a food typically eaten only at Halloween are actually a superfood and deserve to be in your diet all year around. There’s two main reasons why pumpkins are a superfood. One is that they are loaded with beta carotene; the other is that they are high in potassium. And the potassium equalizes the …

Transcript So what are high fiber foods. Many Americans are not getting enough fiber in their diet and we see a lot of products marketed to us that have been processed. That don’t provide us with 100% or 50% of our daily fiber requirements. My recommendation is to look for natural whole foods that are …

Transcript I work with many clients who are diabetic and they are often confused about what are the right food choices to make to control their diabetes. So typically what you will hear from the doctor would be to reduce your portions if you need to lose weight, reduce carbohydrates in your diet, and restrict …

Transcript The next super food is ginger. And yes, your mother was correct when she used to give you ginger ale to settle your upset stomach. Ginger has the properties that cause the saliva in your mouth to be stimulated which aids in digestion. It’s actually called gingerelle. So the next time you have an …

Transcript What are gluten-free foods? Gluten-free foods are recommended for people who have Celiac disease or sensitivities to wheat. The good news is that there are many gluten-free products now available in your supermarket. If you look at the pancakes, cookies, breads, you’ll find a wide variety of gluten free products. You can enjoy gluten-free …

Transcript Many of my clients ask me what foods they should incorporate to lower bad cholesterol. When I give them a recommendation I don’t just typically give them a list of foods to lower their bad cholesterol; I take a look at their entire diet, and you want to upgrade all your foods, but here …

Transcript The next superfood is beans. The reason why beans are superfoods is that they are high in fibre, they are low in fat and they are a great source of protein. Many of my clients are concerned about adding beans into the diet, because of the fact that they may get gas. My suggestion …

Transcript So what are some healthy eating basics that you can thing about if you’re looking to upgrade your food choices? The first one would be to try to eat a diet that is rich in whole foods or what I call clean eating. And these are foods that have not been processed and they’re …

Transcript Because of our busy lifestyles today, many times we don’t have time to prepare meals, and we’re eating out and we’re eating on the go. So here are some tips on ways that you can optimize your nutrition when you’re eating on the go. The first thing I recommend my clients do is read …

Transcript Spices are also superfoods; turmeric is the first spice we’re gonna talk about. 94% of all turmeric comes from India, and turmeric has been a super food spice used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for many many years. The superfood property of turmeric is that it’s an anti-inflammatory, so it reduces inflammation in the …

Transcript So what would be considered the ten healthiest foods that you can add into your diet? There’s so many foods to choose from, and what would qualify making my top ten list would be foods that are nutrient dense and low in calories. A super food would be something that would make the ten …

Transcript The next super spice is cinnamon. I love to recommend cinnamon as a natural sweetener to my clients. It’s natural for us to have sweet cravings so one of the ways you can allleviate those is by using natural sweeteners like cinnamon. Cinnamon has recently been discovered to stabilize blood sugar levels so it’s …

Transcript The next superfood believe it or not is cabbage. Cabbage is a superfood because it helps to prevent cancer and it’s also one of the lowest calorie foods on the planet. In a recent study in Eastern Europe it was noticed that women had lower incidents of breast cancer and when scientists delved into …

Transcript Who would’ve thought that so many classic foods that have been in our diet for many, many years are superfoods. The next superfood is oats, oatmeal, and it’s being heralded everywhere today as a superfood. And the reason for that is that it’s high in fiber and beta-gluten. And because of that, it’s been …

Transcript Who would have thought that you could drink a superfood? The next superfood is green tea, and the reason why green tea is a superfood is it’s actually loaded with very powerful antioxidants, and antioxidants prevent the free radicals in your body from creating disease, and they specifically reduce cancer and heart disease, suppressed …

Transcript I often get asked what is a superfood. It’s a buzz word in the nutrition field today. A superfood is basically low in calories and high in nutrients. They are really accessible and today we are gonna be talking about a variety of superfoods that you can find in your supermarket. Superfoods are nutrient …

Transcript Many of my clients ask me ways that they can cut fat out of their diet. Well there is good fat and there is bad fat. And the next superfood is the best source of the healthy fat Omega 3s that you can find and that is Wild Salmon. Why are Omega 3 fats …

Transcript Well it looks like the Italians knew something when they created so many delicious tomato pastes. Tomatoes are actually a superfood because they’re very high in lycopene, and lycopene is a mineral that’s been proven to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Believe it or not including tomatoes in your diet will …

Transcript Blueberries are often called a super, super food, because they’re loaded with antioxidants and they also enhance the functioning of your brain, and they’re called brain foods. The way they do that is they actually help your brains neurons communicate more effectively. So they’ll help with your alertness and your memory. In addition, blueberries …