MINNEAPOLIS - If you're looking to refresh your diet in 2012, Registered Dietitian Susan Moores has 12 foods to put on your grocery list in the new year.
Susan was live on KARE 11 Sunrise Monday morning from Kowalski's Market in Uptown.
Susans's 12 foods for 2012:
1) Dark greens (kale, Swiss chard, collards, etc.) - Amazing line-up of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Lots of flavor, easy to use.
2) Edamame - Big on fiber and minerals that are great for your bones, heart and brain.
3) Tea - 2 to 3 cups of unsweetened tea a day can offer a boost to your immune system and heart health. It has plenty of substances to help protect cells from damage.
4) Barramundi - A white fish from Australia. Mild in flavor, rich in omega-3's, sustainably raised and harvested.
5) Hummus - A great substitute for mayo and a nice dip for veggies. Contains protein, fiber and healthy fats.
6) Spices - Perfect for cutting back the salt and sugar. Try cinnamon, ginger, fennel and turmeric. Digestive and immune benefits.
7) Quinoa - A whole grain rich in fiber, protein and minerals. Great substitute for rice. Cooks in half the time.
8) Kefir - A drinkable type of yogurt with more of the "good bacteria" your digestive system values.
9) Potassium-rich foods (bananas, oranges, sweet potatoes, dried plums and yogurt) - Important for heart health, blood pressure and bones.
10) Water - Try infusing some natural flavor to it for a bump in taste. Slice favorite fruit, berries or even vegetables. Wrap in cheese cloth, dunk into pitcher of water and let steep in refrigerator.
11) Chocolate - Select 72% cocoa content or higher. Cocoa has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties and a mood-enhancing effect.
12) A new food - Make a resolution to try one new food a week. With thousands of items in a grocery store, pick something new as a way of broadening your food horizons.
For more information about Susan, visit her website.
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