{"id":2013,"date":"2011-08-13T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2011-08-13T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willclower.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/best-foods-according-to-cspi-anyway.html"},"modified":"2016-09-21T08:58:41","modified_gmt":"2016-09-21T12:58:41","slug":"best-foods-according-to-cspi-anyway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=2013","title":{"rendered":"Best Foods (according to CSPI anyway)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All foods are good foods. The list below (created by the Center For Science in the Public Interest) has only a couple of flaws. <\/span>

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While the yogurt (#3 below) is awesome … low fat option is not something that any healthy culture does, and simply reflects their bias for the low fat dietary model. <\/span>

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Otherwise, the choices they list are fine. Sweet potatoes are a righteous food, as are mangoes. But then again, so are all real foods. <\/span>

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Just eat real foods, in control, then you don’t have to parse which molecule happens to be featured in your latest popular food product. <\/span>
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1. Sweet Potatoes<\/h2>\n

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A nutritional All-Star \u2014 one of the best vegetables you can eat. They’re loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Bake and then mix in some unsweetened applesauce or crushed pineapple for extra moisture and sweetness.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2. Mangoes<\/h2>\n

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Just one cup of mango supplies 100% of a day\u2019s vitamin C, one-third of a day\u2019s vitamin A, a decent dose of blood-pressure-lowering potassium, and 3 grams of fiber. Bonus: mango is one of the fruits least likely to have pesticide residues.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3. Unsweetened Greek Yogurt<\/h2>\n

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Non-fat, plain Greek yogurt has a pleasant tartness that\u2019s a perfect foil for the natural sweetness of berries, bananas, or your favorite breakfast cereal. It\u2019s strained, so even the fat-free versions are thick and creamy. And the lost liquid means that the yogurt that\u2019s left has twice the protein of ordinary yogurt \u2013 about 17 grams in 6 ounces of plain Greek yogurt.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Broccoli<\/h2>\n

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It has lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, vitamin K and folic acid. Steam it just enough so that it’s still firm and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a spritz of lemon juice.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Wild Salmon<\/h2>\n

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The omega-3 fats in fatty fish like salmon can help reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks. And wild-caught salmon has less PCB contaminants than farmed salmon.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6. Crispbreads<\/h2>\n

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Whole-grain rye crackers, like Wasa, Kavli, and Ryvita \u2014 usually called crispbreads \u2014 are loaded with fiber and often fat-free.<\/span> Drizzle with a little honey and sprinkle with cinnamon to satisfy your sweet tooth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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7. Garbanzo Beans<\/h2>\n

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All beans are good beans. They\u2019re rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. But garbanzos stand out because they\u2019re so versatile. Just drain, rinse, and toss a handful on your green salad; throw them into vegetable stews, curries, and soups; mix them with brown rice, whole wheat couscous, bulgur, or other whole grains.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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8. Watermelon<\/h2>\n

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Watermelon is a heavyweight in the nutrient department. A standard serving (about 2 cups) has one-third of a day\u2019s vitamins A and C, a nice shot of potassium, and a healthy dose of lycopene for only 80 fat-free, salt-free calories. And when they\u2019re in season, watermelons are often locally grown, which means they may have a smaller carbon footprint than some other fruits.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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9. Butternut Squash<\/h2>\n

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Steam a sliced squash or buy peeled, diced butternut squash at the supermarket that\u2019s ready to go into the oven, a stir-fry, or a soup. It\u2019s an easy way to get lots of vitamins A and C and fiber.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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10. Leafy Greens<\/h2>\n

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Don\u2019t miss out on powerhouse greens like kale, collards, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, and Swiss chard. These stand-out leafy greens are jam-packed with vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, lutein, and fiber. Serve with a splash of lemon juice or red wine vinegar.<\/div>\n
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All foods are good foods. 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