Alice Vol. 2 No. 3

check out healthier brands such as
Purely Elizabeth. This brand of granola
is a combination of healthy fats
from coconut and cashews and different
kinds of nutrient-packed seeds,
proving itself worthy to be called a
sweet superfood snack. With flavors
like dark chocolate sea salt and banana
nut butter, you can enjoy snacking on
Purely Elizabeth granola on its own or
in yogurt.
Broccoli
With brussels sprouts as the trendy
veggie of the moment, broccoli has been
pushed out of the limelight. Broccoli
provides more than 100 percent of the
daily-recommended amount of Vitamin
K and C and is anti-inflammatory. It is
an excellent detoxifier and helps support
a healthy digestive system. Serve
this cruciferous veggie raw with hummus
or mixed into a healthy stir-fry.
Oats
Oats have been keeping breakfast
healthy for generations. Whether
you prefer them steel-cut, instant, or
soaked overnight, this whole grain can
be made differently every morning of
the week. Oats are full of filling fiber,
bone-building manganese and energizing
carbs to power you through 8 a.m.
classes and group projects. Make your
oatmeal Instagram-worthy by topping
it with sliced fruit, nut butter, coconut
flakes and whatever else will get you up
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in the morning.
Green Tea
Speaking of getting up in the morning,
green tea provides anywhere from
35-70 milligrams of caffeine and is full
of catechins, a special type of antioxidants.
Debates over whether or not
green tea actually helps you lose weight
have us unsure, but it is a healthier and
more relaxing swap for sugary drinks.
Harney and Sons Green Tea with
Coconut is a great starting point for
green tea newbies, as it adds a sweet,
tropical flavor to this otherwise bitter
drink without all the sugar.
Salmon
Salmon gets its acclaim from being
rich in Omega-3’s and being a good
source of protein. It is also full of Vitamins
D and B12, vitamins that can be
difficult to come by. This famous fish
is also good for our hearts, brains and
bones but needs to be wild-caught and
not farmed. Salmon is often served
with grilled veggies and healthy grains
to provide a nutrient-dense meal.
Leafy Greens
There’s a reason why your mom
made you eat them. Leafy greens,
such as kale, spinach, chard and cabbage
are some of nature’s most nutrient-dense
foods in the world. They are
a leading source of calcium and iron
and also provide a host of other minerals
and vitamins. Leafy greens are a
good source of fiber and help detoxify
the body. If the only kind of greens you
are used to are in spinach dip, blend
them into a smoothie until you can eat
(and enjoy) them in a salad.
Avocados
This fruit may be as trendy as the
Kardashians and for good reason.
Avocados are loaded with monounsaturated
fatty acids, which are known
to help with weight loss and reduce
cholesterol. They are also full of fiber
and adding them to any meal will keep
you full for hours. Sneak these into a
BLT or add them to a sushi roll for improved
heart health.
Red Wine
You’re welcome. Start feeling better
about Wine Wednesday and The
Bachelor on Monday nights thanks to
our friend, resveratrol. It helps prevent
blood clotting, inflammation and
reduces cholesterol and assists other
antioxidants in keeping our hearts
healthy. Pinot Noir provides the biggest
resveratrol bang for your buck
and should be purchased by brands
other than Barefoot and Sutter Home.
So next time your friend is trying
to justify her college diet of Taco Bell
and Cook Out, tell her about the superfoods
that are at her disposal and rake
in the thank-you’s. *