Introducing Super Foods

Why Teach Super Foods? Developmentally appropriate Engaging and student directed Saves on Food Budget Based on National Standards Effects behavior change Simple grading rubric

“FILL UP” on Power Foods for Exceptional Health Benefits! They are loaded with phytonutrients that are nonvitamin, nonmineral components in food that provide health benefits. They are proven to help prevent and reverse aging, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, dementia, and extend your health span.

Broccoli One of the most powerful foods in one’s dietary arsenal against cancer! -prevented the development of tumors by 60% in the studied group and reduced tumors 75% that did develop!!! -boosts the immune system, lowers incidence of cataracts, supports cardiovascular health, builds bones, fights against birth deffects. -Only beets and red onions have more polyphenols per serving. -Came from Italy -Phytochemicals, sulforaphane, indoles sulforaphane increases the enzymes that help rid the body of carcinogens, kills abnormal cells, helps body limit oxidation -Stops growth of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer Prevents and reduces tumors Kills abnormal cells

Beans Low-fat protein Fiber B Vitamins Iron Phytonutrients Heart Healthy Lowers blood pressure Folate -heart-healthy, lower blood pressure -folate: reduction of homocysteine levels: damaging to blood vessel walls. -potassium, calcium and magnesium: this combination reduced risk of heart disease and hypertensions.

Blueberries One of the 3 major super Power Foods! One of the foods highest in antioxidants One of three major superfoods: spinach and salmon More disease fighting antioxidants than any fruit or veggie. Anti-aging lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Antioxidants: American Indian’s diet: preservative, pounded into dried meat

Oats It can lower serum cholesterol levels, especially LDL Lowers spikes in blood surgar -Reduced risk of coronary heart disease: U.S. #1 killer (soluble fiber) -Benefit those who suffer from type 2 diabetes lowers spikes in their blood sugar levels slows rate in which food leaves the stomach and delays the absorption of glucose following a meal

ORANGES Prevents cells from mutating! Americas 1st health food! -Prevent cancer, stroke, diabetes -Only in citris fruits: flavanoids: naringin and hesperidin: antioxidant and antimutagenic prevent cells from mutating

Pumpkin One of the most nutritionally valuable foods we have Not a vegetable, but a fruit Protects skin and eye from ultraviolet rays -protect skin and eyes from ultraviolet -caratenoids: decrease risk of lung, colon, bladder, cervical, breast, and skin cancer, lower rates of heart disease

WILD SALMON Hasn’t been included in our diets like it should be Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids Omega 3: build ideal cell membrane  many health problems heart attack, cardiac, arrhythmias, diabetes, cancer

Soy Inexpensive source of protein Lots of fiber Vitamin Rich Plant source of omega-3 fatty acids Offers a wealth of phytonutrients -richest known dietary source of powerful heatlth-promoting phytoestrogesn cardioevasucar disease, cancer, osteoporosis, menopasal, menstarl symptosms

Spinach We have more information on spinach than any other potential candidate of nutrient health benefits Reduce Age-Related Macular Degeneration -cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary disease, -cancersL colong, luncg, skin, oral, stomach, ovarian, prostate, breast Popeye -Macula: responsible for central vision one of best sources to stop age-related macular degeneration

TEA Loaded with antioxidants No calories Relaxation Tastes good Lowers blood pressure Reduces Cancer Caffeine: Parkinson's disease Lowers Cavities

Tomatoes Excellent source of lycopene, that helps prevent cancer, raises the SPF factor of your skin, helps prevent blindness

Turkey One of the leanest protein sources Inexpensive Lower in saturated fat than chicken

WALNUTS Eating a handful of these a day may reduce your chance of having a heart attack by as much as 51%

Yogurt Contributes to the balance of microorganisms in the body Digestible form of milk products that provide calcium

Avocados One of the most nutritionally-dense fruits per gram Improves body’s ability to absorb nutrients

Cinnamon Cinnamon functions as a “brain boost” Encourages cognitive ability Is a glucose moderator and is antibacterial

Dark Chocolate Has more flavonols than apples, cherries, red wine, and tea

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces the risk for breast/ colon cancer Lowers blood pressure Improves cardiovascular health Good source of vitamin E

Garlic It is a anti-inflammatory and has antiviral properties Has been used to treat stroke, cancer, immune disorders, arthritis, and cerebral aging

Honey Treatment for respiratory diseases, skin ulcers, wounds, urinary diseases, and dandruff Darker the honey, higher levels of antioxidants

Kiwi Helps prevent asthma, osteoarthritis and colon cancer Reduces the risk of stroke, cancer, and heart disease

Onions Reduce risk of heart disease by 20% Lowers risk of cancers of the lungs, brain, stomach and esophagus

Pomegranates They have 2 to 3 times the antioxidant power of equal amounts of green tea or red wine!

Apples Have been proven to be potent weapons against cancer, heart disease, asthma, and type II diabetes compared with other fruits and vegetables

Turmeric One of natures most powerful healers, it is proven to help in the treatment of cancer, alzheimer's, purification of the liver, and arthritis.

ACAI Berry Some studies show that Acai has a very high antioxidant capacity with even more antioxidant content than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry.

Super Food Project Select a Super Food that you want to become more knowledgeable about and sign up to reserve it Prepare a lesson about the food and its benefits Power Point Find a recipe or use food fresh Teach lesson and share sample of the food (10 minute max) Use presentation rubric as a guide. Presentations will be next week on Tuesday

Assessment for all presentations What is the Super Food? What do we know about the history of the food? What are the nutritional and/or health benefits of the food? How much do you need? Are there any “side kicks?” How can you incorporate the food in your diet? What are other interesting facts about this particular power Food?