Black is the new Green

-BLACK RICE: -more vitamin E than brown rice (it's all in the bran hull!), bolsters immune system & protects cells from free radical damage
-more antioxidants than blueberries

-BLACKBERRIES: -packed w/polyphenols that aid brain function
-very high in fiber (8g per cup!)

-BLACK SOYBEANS: -reduce risk of blood clots more than yellow or green soybeans (edamame)
-contain omega-3s that reduce risk of heart disease

-BLACK LENTILS: loaded w/iron (1 cup=1/2 daily requirement for women)
-high in soluble fiber which may lower cholesterol & improve immune function

-BLACK BEANS: their dark skin are packed with bioflavanoids which protect against cancer

-BLACK TEA: contains theaflavins-- antioxidants that may ease muscle soreness after exercise. May also lower risk of heart attack.

Forget what you were told!

Why you should be eating chicken skin (mono- and poly-unsaturated fat!) and dark meat (vitamins, minerals) - Coming soon...

a useful list

The Fab Fourteen (from the Institute of Food Technology)

-Barley

-Quinoa & buckwheat

-Brown rice

-Rye

-Nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, walnuts)

-Black raspberries

-Blueberries

-Broccoli

-Pomegranates

-Tomatoes