WHAT ARE POWERHOUSE FOODS?

The benefits of phytonutrients and antioxidants from colorful fruits and vegetables are numerous. Here are a few:

• linked to longevity

• increased vitality

• reduced risk for chronic disease

• elevated mood.

THE TEST

Forty-seven fruits and vegetables were tested to see if they met the criteria for being a “powerhouse fruit and vegetable.” Forty-one met the criteria of being nutrient-rich. Read the full study, titled “Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach.”

How many of these foods do you already enjoy? Are there any that you are willing to try? Any that you can commit to eating this week?

CREATE YOUR SHOPPING LIST

Foods are listed in order of their powerhouse potential.

Watercress

Chinese cabbage

Chard

Beet green

Spinach

Chicory

Leaf lettuce

Parsley

Romaine lettuce

Collard green

Turnip green

Mustard green

Endive

Chive

Kale

Dandelion green

Red pepper

Arugula

Broccoli

Pumpkin

Brussels sprout

Scallion

Kohlrabi

Cauliflower

Cabbage

Carrot

Tomato

Lemon

Iceberg lettuce

Strawberry

Radish

Winter squash (all varieties

Orange

Lime

Grapefruit (pink and red)

Rutabaga

Turnip

Blackberry

Leek

Sweet potato

Grapefruit (white)

For more information on eating for wellness, check out my previous article, EAT WELL.

I discuss which foods are ideal for naturally building a strong immune system, as well as foods higher in zinc and quercetin.

PLANTED IN WELLNESS

If you’d like to discuss how small changes in eating can create big shifts for you, request a Holistic “PLANTED IN WELLNESS” Session.

If you are what you eat, why not be a vitality powerhouse?

If you’ve been needing a body, mood, or mind make-over, don’t undervalue the impact that plants can have in creating vibrance and endurance.

This session offers a one-on-one exploration of how eating more intentionally can be life-improving. Think of it like a Soulful Nutrition session where you customize your nutrition to help you get the most from your food and energy.

This session is NOT about being vegan or vegetarian, but rather how to increase nutrients based on your current eating habits.

EAT WELL, FEEL WELL

As a Holistic Nutritionist, I regularly see how simple shifts in nutrition can impact mood, thought patterns, and daily energy levels.

Simply put, nutrient-rich food helps you feel better.

I’m excited to look for these foods at my local farmer’s markets this weekend. My favorite local-to-Greenville, SC markets are @gvillesaturdaymarket and @trfarmersmarket. They never disappoint!

What’s your favorite healthy food? Please share in the comments.

💚J