[Diabetes-talk] {Spam?} 8 healthy foods article

[Grant Metcalf]

Hi there listers,
Below is an article by Max Sidorov which lists 8 healthy foods. When I first 
read this I was amazed but have found them an enjoyable part of my diet. 
Smile!
Number 4. really captured my approval. Grin!

     Top 8 Most Potent Superfoods on the Planet
     Tuesday, January 08, 2013, 4:24:50 PM
--By Max Sidorov

Many people know which foods to avoid (right?). Despite the barrage of
chocolate chip cookies, cakes, potato chips, and soda pop which provide
our body with a healthy dose of disease, most people know that those foods
are indeed unhealthy. But when it comes to the healthy stuff, do you
know which foods are worthy to be called 'superfoods'? The answers
may surprise and delight you.

1. Bee Pollen: Has been used for thousands of years since ancient
times and were well known to the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. Bee
pollen is the most nutrient dense food on the planet and has almost
all proteins, vitamins, and minerals known to man including over 5000
enzymes and co-enzymes, far more than is naturally present in any
other food.

2. Spirulina: While the thought of eating lake algae might gross you
out, spirulina is actually pretty tasty, especially blended into a
smoothie or hidden in a chocolate bar. It has more antioxidants than
any other food on earth and is loaded with protein and minerals
making it the most nutrient dense food.

3. Hemp Seeds: What do you get when you combine protein, fiber,
essential fatty acids, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and
minerals? Hemp, of course. This easily digestible seed is versatile,
easy to use and extremely tasty, too.

4. Chocolate: Yes, you read right. Cacao beans are so nutrient-dense
that scientists haven't even begun to identify all the benefits in
the little bean yet. Don't grab a Snickers though—the good stuff is
found only in raw cacao beans or nibs (or really, really dark
chocolate). Minerals, vitamins and tons of antioxidants are great for
your heart, skin, and release chemicals in the brain that make you
feel like you're in love.

5. Kale: According to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, kale is the most nutritious
food, loaded with minerals, vitamins, fiber and amino acids, as well
as important antioxidants that reduce inflammation and can prevent
cancer. It's also delicious and an easy to prepare, versatile food.

6. Spinach: Popeye was onto something with that spinach fixation. But
skip the canned stuff and stick with fresh or frozen for an
antioxidant, protein and fiber-rich burst of healthy goodness. Fresh
or cooked, spinach's sweet and hardy flavor brightens any meal.

7. Chia: The Aztec warriors may have died out, but their legacy is
alive and strong in the chia seed. This yummy, unassuming ancient
favorite is loaded with omega fats, protein and fiber. Dr. Weil says
it's a better choice than flax because "chia is so rich in
antioxidants that the seeds don't deteriorate and can be stored for
long periods without becoming rancid."

8. Berries: Unlike other fruit, berries tend to be less sugary and
full of vital vitamins, minerals and those free-radical avenging
antioxidants. Wild berries are always a great choice, especially
black raspberries.
Grant Metcalf, a chocoholic