Although research shows that most of us are upping our fruit intake, are we eating the right types of fruit? People tend to stick with what they know-bananas, apples, oranges, and the occasional serving of strawberries or blueberries. Here are five fruits you may not have tried which can be considered the “new super fruits”.

With such a variety of pre packaged and canned foods available for our hectic lifestyles, it is no wonder that most people are consuming too much salt. Even a can of vegetable soup which claims to be healthy and “trans fat free” should be avoided because of excess sodium content.

We all need a little comfort now and then but all too often it comes in the form of food. With comfort foods come extra calories. Men tend to go for foods such as pizza and pasta whereas women tend to gravitate towards sweeter treats such as ice cream and chocolate.

A vegetarian diet has been shown to be high in antioxidants, certain vitamins and healthy fats and low in saturated fats and calories. It has also been associated with lower blood pressure and lower incidences of stroke, heart dysfunctions, and obesity. Though vegetarian diets can have man health advantages, they can also be lacking in certain nutrients.

No matter what taste you enjoy-sweet, hot, or mild, you will be able to find a pepper that tastes great to you. Eating peppers regularly is a great way to stay healthy because of the many health benefits they offer.

Though pumpkins are commonly associated with autumn and Halloween, this is not the only time to bring them out. Pumpkin seeds are extremely healthful and they are available year round. Their seeds and the oil they contain have long been used in medicine for a variety of different reasons.

Though grocery prices are inflated to an all time high, no one should have to skimp out on health for price. Here are three nutritious foods that you should be buying, why you should continue to buy them, and how to save.

Though salt is one of the most commonly used spices to flavor our foods, it may be worse for you than you think. Not only does salt cause cardiovascular disease, strokes, and coronary artery disease, but it causes weight gain and water retention.

Eating plenty of raw foods is extremely beneficial to your health and is something that everyone should strive for. Foods that are raw and organic are simply the best types of foods to eat because they contain no additives, only vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

Though people have been using spices for years, cinnamon is one of the oldest ones known. It was mentioned in the Bible and history suggests that Egyptians used it thousands of years ago. Though it was mainly used for flavour purposes in ancient times, current research proves that it not only tastes great but yields some amazing health benefits.

We have all heard how great broccoli is for you, and our mothers have been telling us to eat it for years. But exactly what is so great about this green vegetable and what is it doing for us?

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a paper that listed foods most likely to prevent colon cancer, and broccoli came up first against all other foods.

We all know that skipping out on breakfast is a big no-no. Taking an extra couple of minutes in the morning to nourish your body is a great way to get your metabolism going and fuel up for the day ahead with the correct combination of nutrients.

Asparagus is a member of the lily family-other vegetables in this family include onions, leeks, and garlic. It has been harvested for over 2000 years in Europe, and for good reason.

Seafood is a highly available, extremely nutritious food. Although it may be an acquired taste for some, most can find some kind of sea creatures that fits their taste. Salmon, tuna, calamari, lobster, or shellfish are all nutritious and delicious sea creatures that can be satisfying yet provide numerous health benefits.

Cat’s Claw is often called “The Healing Vine of Peru”, and can grow up to 100 feet in length. It is a small tropical vine that grows in Asia, the Amazon Rainforest, and parts of South America and gets its name from the thorns placed at the base of the leaves, forming what looks like a cat’s claw.

Although Easter is on the way, eggs can be used for more than just decorating. They are an excellent food choice for many reasons, three of which are listed below:

Magnesium is an extremely important mineral, and the magnitude of its importance is just starting to be understood by doctors, physicians, and researchers. Until recently, the main focus of magnesium has been on treating high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia of pregnancy.

Strawberries are proof that your food doesn’t have to taste bad in order to be healthy. In fact, these berries have been proven to be more satisfying than most other foods, and lower bad cholesterol levels by up to thirteen percent over a period of eighteen weeks.