1. Superfoods Workshop
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2. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Introduction
Need to work these foods (or foods like them) into your foods every day
All provide key nutrients often lacking in typical western diets
Offer a way to get nutrients from food, not supplements
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3. What would you put on the list?
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4. The list (in no particular order)…
Diabetes Superfoods
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The list (in no particular order)…
Dried beans
Dark green leafy vegetables
Citrus fruit
Sweet potatoes
Berries
Tomatoes
Fish high in Omega-3 fatty acids
Whole grains
Nuts
Fat-free milk & yogurt
American Diabetes Association,
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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The list is a gimmick
Draws attention to the importance of:
Nutrient dense foods
Whole foods vs. processed foods
Fruits & vegetables
Lean proteins
Lower fat dairy foods
The listed foods contain no magic & still need to fit your diet without adding calories/fat/sodium
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Reminder
For women 51+ (men 51+), eat daily:
Vegetables, 2 cups (men, 2-1/2 cups)
Fruits, 1-1/2 cups (men, 2 cups)
Whole grains, 5 (men, 6) ounce equivalents total, at least 3 whole grains (1 slice bread, 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal)
Fat-free milk, yogurt, 3 cups (men & women)
Source:
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Protein foods
5 ounce equivalents per day ( men, 5-1/2)
Nuts
1/2 ounce (12 almonds, 24 pistachios, 7 walnut halves) , 1/2 ounce seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, squash seeds, hulled, roasted) , 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter
Fish
1 ounce cooked fish
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8. Why they made the list… Dried beans & peas
High in dietary fiber
1/2 cup = about 1/3 of daily requirement
Good sources of potassium, magnesium
1/2 cup = as much protein as 1 ounce meat with no saturated fat (unless added)
To use canned: drain & rinse to reduce sodium
Several now available without added sodium
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Diabetes Superfoods
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What are the choices?
Pinto beans
Black beans
Red or white kidney beans
Cranberry beans
Black-eyed peas (mature, dry)
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
Navy & other white beans
Soy beans
Split peas
Lentils
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

10. Why they made the list… Dark green leafy vegetables
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Why they made the list… Dark green leafy vegetables
Includes but not limited to: spinach, kale, collards, mustard greens, turnip greens, beet greens, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, leafy lettuces like romaine, red leaf, mesclun, watercress
Nutrition benefits:
Typically low in calories & fat
High in dietary fiber, phytochemicals (vitamin C, carotenoids, lutein, folate, vitamin K)
Lutein: The hypothesis for the natural concentration is that lutein helps keep the eyes safe from oxidative stress and the high-energy photons of blue light.
Folate: deficiency can result in many health problems, the most notable one being neural tube defects in developing embryos. Common symptoms of folate deficiency include diarrhea, macrocytic anemia with weakness or shortness of breath, nerve damage with weakness and limb numbness, pregnancy complications, mental confusion, forgetfulness or other cognitive declines, mental depression, sore or swollen tongue, peptic or mouth ulcers, headaches, heart palpitations, irritability, and behavioral disorders. Low levels of folate can also lead to homocysteine accumulation. DNA synthesis and repair are impaired and this could lead to cancer development.
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

11. Dark green leafy vegetables
To = 1 cup vegetables using dark green leafy vegetables:
Raw: 2 cups raw (except broccoli, 1 cup florets)
Cooked : 1 cup cooked, 3 spears 5" long raw or cooked
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12. Why they made the list… Citrus fruit
Diabetes Superfoods
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Why they made the list… Citrus fruit
Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, Clementine's, tangelos, ugli fruit, pummelos
Contain vitamin C, folate, potassium, flavonoids,
Vitamin C acts as antioxidant and protects body from damage of free radicals
Is also required for synthesis of collagen (helps wounds heal & hold blood vessels, tendons, ligaments & bone together)
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

13. Why they made the list… Sweet potatoes
Fat free; saturated fat free; low sodium; cholesterol free; good source of dietary fiber; high in vitamin A; high in vitamin C; good source of potassium.
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14. Why they made the list… Berries
Diabetes Superfoods
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Why they made the list… Berries
Fat free; saturated fat free; sodium free; cholesterol free; high in vitamin C; high in folate
Berries are good sources of vitamin C and fiber. According to AICR's second expert report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective, foods high in vitamin C probably protect against cancer of the esophagus, while foods containing dietary fiber probably decrease colorectal cancer risk.
All berries, but particularly strawberries and raspberries, are rich in ellagic acid. In laboratory studies, this phytochemical has shown the ability to prevent cancers of the skin, bladder, lung, esophagus and breast. Research suggests that ellagic acid seems to utilize several different cancer-fighting methods at once: it acts as an antioxidant, it helps the body deactivate specific carcinogens and it helps slow the reproduction of cancer cells.
Strawberries also contain a wide range of other phytochemicals, called flavonoids, each of which seems to employ a similar array of anti-cancer strategies.
Blueberries contain a family of phenolic compounds called anthocyanosides, which many scientists believe are among the most potent antioxidants yet discovered.
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

15. Why they made the list… Tomatoes
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Why they made the list… Tomatoes
Good for you raw, cooked, canned
High in vitamin C, lycopene (more easily absorbed from cooked & processed)
Both work as antioxidants
May help reduce risk of some cancers (prostate, breast, lung, endomentrial)
In animal models, consumption of tomato compounds has been linked to large decreases in prostate cancer risk. Moreover, there is evidence that this cancer-fighting potential is increased if tomatoes are consumed in a processed form that allows these natural compounds to be released and more easily absorbed, such as tomato sauce, tomato paste or tomato juice.
Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, together with a group of related compounds collectively called the “red family,” has displayed anti-cancer potential in a variety of laboratory studies. In the laboratory, tomato components have stopped the proliferation of several other cancer cells types, including breast, lung, and endometrial.
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

16. Why they made the list… Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids
Diabetes Superfoods
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Why they made the list… Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids
Eat two 4-ounce portions of fatty fish each week (salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, sardines)
Can be fresh, frozen or canned (in water)
Eat Foods Containing Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Select oils that provide omega-3 fat, such as canola or soybean oil.
Add flaxseed oil, which is very high in omega-3 fat, to foods like salad dressings If you use flaxseed, be sure it is ground up. Your body cannot digest the beneficial fat if the seeds are left whole.
The walnut is the only common nut with alpha linolenic acid. Try walnut oil in salad dressings, too.
Eat two 4-ounce portions of fatty fish each week, like salmon, albacore tuna (in water, if canned), mackerel and sardines.
Some chickens are given feed that is high in omega-3s so their eggs will contain more as well. When buying eggs, check the package label. Remember all egg yolks contain cholesterol.
Fish oil supplements are acceptable for those with heart disease. The recommended dose is 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids from a combination of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per day.
Source: American Dietetic Association at
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

17. Alternative sources of omega-3s
Oils such as flaxseed, canola, soybean oil
Flaxseed—grind first (body cannot digest whole seeds)
Walnut is only common nut with alpha linolenic acid (also in walnut oil)
Some chicken feed is high in omega-3s so eggs contain more—check label
More expensive, all egg yolks contain cholesterol
Fish oil supplements: OK for those with heart disease
1g/day omega-3 fatty acids from combination of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) & docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
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18. Why they made the list… Whole grains
Whole grains contain all parts of kernel
Bran gives fiber
Germ contains fat (including omega-3 fatty acids), magnesium, chromium, folate
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19. Health benefits from eating whole grains as part of a healthy diet:
Diabetes Superfoods
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Health benefits from eating whole grains as part of a healthy diet:
May reduce the risk of heart disease
May reduce constipation
May help with weight management
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

20. Ounce equivalents /day total grain
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Grains needed daily
Ounce equivalents /day total grain
Minimum ounce equivalents/day whole grain
Women
19-30 years old 6 3
31-50 years old
51 + years old 5
Men 8 4 7
3-1/2
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

21. Why they made the list… Nuts & seeds
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Why they made the list… Nuts & seeds
May reduce risk of heart disease when part of a diet that is nutritionally adequate and within calorie needs.
Eat in small portions & use to replace other protein foods
Choose unsalted to help reduce sodium intakes
Eating peanuts and certain tree nuts (i.e., walnuts, almonds, and pistachios) may reduce the risk of heart disease when consumed as part of a diet that is nutritionally adequate and within calorie needs. Because nuts and seeds are high in calories, eat them in small portions and use them to replace other protein foods, like some meat or poultry, rather than adding them to what you already eat. In addition, choose unsalted nuts and seeds to help reduce sodium intakes.
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

22. Amount that counts as 1 ounce equivalent in Protein Foods Group
Women need 5 to 5-1/2 ounce equivalents/day
1 ounce equals:
1/2 ounce nuts (12 almonds, 24 pistachios, 7 walnut halves)
1/2 ounce seeds (pumpkin, sunflower or squash seeds, hulled, roasted)
1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter
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23. Why they made the list… Fat-free milk & yogurt
Diabetes Superfoods
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Why they made the list… Fat-free milk & yogurt
Intake of dairy products is linked to improved bone health, and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Intake of dairy products is also associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and with lower blood pressure in adults
High fat dairy foods can raise LDL cholesterol which increases risk for CHD
Also makes it harder to maintain weight
Calcium is used for building bones and teeth and in maintaining bone mass. Dairy products are the primary source of calcium in American diets. Diets that provide 3 cups or the equivalent of dairy products per day can improve bone mass.
Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Dairy products, especially yogurt, fluid milk, and soymilk (soy beverage), provide potassium.
Vitamin D functions in the body to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous, thereby helping to build and maintain bones. Milk and soymilk (soy beverage) that are fortified with vitamin D are good sources of this nutrient. Other sources include vitamin D-fortified yogurt and vitamin D-fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
Milk products that are consumed in their low-fat or fat-free forms provide little or no solid fat.
Choosing foods from the Dairy Group that are high in saturated fats and cholesterol can have health implications. Diets high in saturated fats raise "bad" cholesterol levels in the blood. The "bad" cholesterol is called LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. High LDL cholesterol, in turn, increases the risk for coronary heart disease. Many cheeses, whole milk, and products made from them are high in saturated fat. To help keep blood cholesterol levels healthy, limit the amount of these foods you eat. In addition, a high intake of fats makes it difficult to avoid consuming more calories than are needed.
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Now you go to work
Divide into working groups
Each group will be assigned 1 recipe
Prepare recipe (keep common pantry items in the common pantry)
Keep food warm (if needed) until all are ready
Present your food to the group
Enjoy our work together
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