In general, I strive to use my home cooked meals as a path to health and wellness. In my mind, each simple ingredient should provide the essential vitamins and minerals that a body cannot create on its own.
Like many, when "superfoods" became the "catch phrase" of the century, I was guilty of purchasing the popular produce. From kale to quinoa, I stocked my pantry and collected easy recipes that called for those staples. To date, I still pack a kale salad for lunch and opt for quinoa as opposed to rice in my fiesta bowl, but this article made me think a little more about the "wallflowers" of superfoods. In the article, the author pinpointed 10 of the "not so Regina Georges" of the superfood world and made it clear that eating well does not have to be pricey or difficult.
With the valuable information that the article provided, as well as the knowledge of the Dirty Dozen, I'm certain that this week's shopping trip will become a tale of the underdog!
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