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GOING BEYOND BASIC NUTRITION
Reprint from the Quaker Oats Company  (*)

No doubt you’ve been hearing the term "superfood," but do you understand what it means?  "Superfood" and the term "functional food," which is preferred by scientists and health professionals, are being used interchangeably to describe foods that contain ingredients with a variety of health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Many functional foods are those you’re already eating and enjoying.  Take oatmeal, for example.  Besides being a good source of fiber, iron and several B vitamins, oats contain a type of soluble fiber called beta glucan.  More than 37 scientific studies have shown that the beta glucan in oatmeal can lower blood cholesterol thereby reducing the risk of heart disease when oats are eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.  Other well-liked foods that may offer protection against heart disease and some types of cancer are blueberries, almonds, tomatoes, garlic, salmon, tea, yogurt and dark green leafy vegetables. 

The chart below includes 11 functional foods and their possible health benefits. Enjoying them as often as possible makes good sense.

NUTRITION SUPERSTARS

Source: "Super Recipes For A Super You," The Quaker Oats Company

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