Add These to Your SuperFoods

Taken from the January 2013 edition of Market Basket's Healthy Choices for Healthy Living magazine.

Acai- High in Vitamin C, E and iron this fruit has large seeds which make it difficult to eat so getting it a juice, extract or powder is usually easier. it is also rich in antioxidants.

Cacao- One of the most antioxidant-rich foods available, one of the best plant sources of magnesium, and high in Vitamin E, it is good for your insides and your outsides. It is easily absorbed by the skin and great for stretch marks and adds moisture and shine to hair.

Chia Seeds- Use as a crunchy topping to salads, or add to drinks, smoothies and baking for extra nutrition. Its hydrophilic qualities draw moisture to skin and hair. to reduce wrinkles and acne, add 1-3 tablespoons of chia seeds to your daily intake. It is also high in omega-3 fatty acids and 1 tablespoon contains 1/4 of the daily recommended dose of fiber, so you feel fuller and portion control becomes easier.

Green Tea-The numerous antioxidant properties make this tea beneficial in combating disease, helps repair skin damage, and can help prevent UV induced skin damage as well as DNA damage. If you don't care for the taste ad citrus to it or replace some of your liquids in recipes with green tea.

Pomegranate- Especially rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate, and magnesium, this tasty fruit may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Pomegranate is available as bottled juice or whole fruit and can be used in salads, desserts, entrees, smoothies and salad dressing.