Vegan and Vegetarian Diets for Better Health
Super Foods For Vegetarian &
Non-Vegetarian Living For You To Think About . .
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The following 9 'super foods' for vegetarian and non-vegetarian living that are
among some of the world's healthiest and they all can be found at your local market or
supermarket.
It's always a good idea to mix up your diet with as much color on your plate as
possible.
Here are a few choices that you should aim to add to your diet (whether you are
vegan, vegetarian or not) for optimum health. 
- Berries. All kinds especially blueberries, cranberries, boysenberries, raspberries,
blackberries, and strawberries. They contain anthocyanins, ellagic acid and vitamin C, which act as
antioxidants for protection against heart disease and cancer.
- Beans. Dried or canned, such as lima, kidney, pinto, navy, black, split peas, and chickpeas,
are high in protein and complex carbohydrates.
- Broccoli and other green/white vegetables. These vegetables, including Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, turnips and cauliflower have long been classified as anti-cancer foods. These vegetables are
also good sources of folic acid, vitamin C and fiber.
- Oats and other whole grains. The fiber content of brown rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye,
millet, amaranth, quinoa and yellow corn helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Citrus like oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes. Rich in bioflavonoids, which help prevent
blood clotting and strengthen capillary walls.
- Sweet potatoes, carrots, mangoes, apricots, winter squash, pumpkin and orange bell peppers. They have many anti-cancer functions and strengthen the
immune system. They are packed with beta carotene, which our body converts to vitamin A as
needed.
- Walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, macadamias. Studies show that you can lower your risk of
cardiovascular disease by 15 to 50 percent if you eat a handful of nuts five times per week. Walnuts are
an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds are a good source of calcium, magnesium
and vitamin E.
- Dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, bok choy and kale. These are a rich source of
plant-based calcium. They contain beta carotene, vitamin C, folic acid and magnesium.
- Papaya, pineapple and kiwi. They contain enzymes that break down protein, freeing amino
acids for their roles in everything from cell growth and repair to antibody, digestive enzyme and hormone
production.
To get started on on the way to better health
read our article 'The Top 9 Easy Steps to Take When Starting a Vegetarian Diet!'
Enjoy much more energy and better
health with your vegan or vegetarian diet and these super foods for vegetarian and non-vegetarian living.
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