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5 "everyday" superfoods

In my post, "Superfoods" - A Scam? I talked about how *all* plant foods are superstars but only a few get recognized as heroes thanks to big marketing.

Here are 5 "everyday" superfoods. Gogi berries need not apply ;)

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Kale Why it's super: One cup of chopped kale delivers 5 times your daily vitamin k requirements and nearly 3 times your daily vitamin A needs. All that with only 33 calories.

Kiwis Why they're super: A single kiwi fruit-with just 50 calories-supplies 85% of your daily vitamin C requirements.

Sweet Potatoes Why they're super: One large tuber contains 9 times the daily recommended vitamin A. High levels of potassium, fiber, and other vitamins make them heart-healthy.

Edamame Why they're super: An excellent source of protein, edamame (the Japanese name for young soybeans) also is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Blueberries Why they're super: Loaded with antioxidants, blueberries are also rich in vitamin C and K.

(*Adapted from from Better Homes & Gardens Mar. 2013)

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