Friday, April 13, 2007

The Magic 13

So it's Friday the 13th. Ooooooohhhh, scaaaaryyyyy. While it inspires some people to rub a rabbit's foot, chew on a four-leafed clover, and watch gorefest movie marathons featuring a hockey-masked anti-hero, it reminded me about a terrific nutrition article I once read.

Power Foods: The Magic 13
by TC Luoma


The super-quick summary:
Foods that rule = Broccoli, wild salmon, grass-fed beef, walnuts, olive oil, blueberries, flax seeds, pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, turkey breast, yogurt, and shiitake mushrooms.

For the details, including why these are nutrition powerhouses (and just how much you need to eat to enjoy the benefits), give the article a quick read.