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Best Diets for Women: 8 Must-Eat Superfoods

Incorporating these powerfully nutritious items into your diet will do wonders for your health -- and your looks

April 13, 2011 | by Audrey Fine | 95 COMMENTS

Garlic

It may scare away vampires and send you scurrying for an Altoid, but, when it comes to health benefits, garlic, that papery little bulb, packs a powerful punch. Because it contains a certain amino acid called allicin as well as better-known compounds like selenium, zinc, potassium and phosphorous, garlic has been heralded as not only a cancer fighter but has been championed for its anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.

Don't like garlic? Try: Scallions, shallots or leeks instead.

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good article

by butterfly11 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:26PM Report as inappropriate

great info....

by jenni84 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 09:26AM Report as inappropriate

It's a good reminder. Skincare and makeup isn't enough if the dietary habits are poor. I, for some reason, don't need to be reminded about dark chocolate.

by bksc Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:35PM Report as inappropriate

Yes! Chocolate! and Salmon! But probably not together...

by cheerio9551 Monday, January 7, 2013 at 02:48PM Report as inappropriate

i hate sweet potatoes but eat/love everything on this :D

by rayshaviolet Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

Hmmm, I could do the chocolate bit. ;)

by jenboleyn Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate

I already eat most of these. No diet, even the best diet, is enough to make you healthy. It has to be paired with exercise.

by kimihavens Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

Yes to everything here, but light on the beans!

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 03:18PM Report as inappropriate

I loved this article thank you!

by Ladybugg9 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 05:34PM Report as inappropriate

ere are so much easier healthier ways to get everything this article says we need. If you don't like fish or the fresh salmon is pricey, China seeds are great substitute for that as well as blueberries. Then in place of beans, which has not that much fiber and most people don't care forthem, you could use fiber 1 cereal which is great in yogurts or smoothies. Other are other cheaper/faster ways to get your antioxidants and then some. This article is so basic and it seems most people here are educated in that. Especially when Dr. Oz has a faithful following.

by Lani702 Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 11:13PM Report as inappropriate

Dark chocolate with coffee after lunch helps me stop munching all afternoon.

by lilas Friday, October 26, 2012 at 12:02AM Report as inappropriate

Some of the experts mentioned (Oz & Evans for example) are Oprah's advisors, AKA her media darlings, that are apparently not able to produce positive results (i.e.: for her). Despite the aforementioned, I love my vitamins and swear by them. The US RDA supplementary requirements are insufficient, & most people do not get enough of most vitamins & minerals necessary to function at an optimal nor regulatory level. The majority of this article is highly self explanatory.

by robyne00 Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

i want to live healthier so i will try all of this.

by danny54f Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:51AM Report as inappropriate

i feel its true that supplements is no match to wholesome food

by Pinky5 Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 08:07PM Report as inappropriate

I will eat some dark chocolate for my health!

by Chris213 Friday, October 5, 2012 at 07:05AM Report as inappropriate

Great Info.

by Monica34 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:22AM Report as inappropriate

Or better yet,combine two and try making dark chocolate dipped kiwi slices :)

by hiddenexpose Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

great thanks

by Nicole2814 Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate

dark chocolate saves my diet

by LittleBunny Monday, July 30, 2012 at 09:59PM Report as inappropriate

A little dark chocolate after lunch everyday...stops me from eating the rest of the day till dinner time. I try to eat as much raw food as possible. I include some protein with each meal.

by Ydabney Monday, July 30, 2012 at 12:39PM Report as inappropriate

wiiii :D Salmon

by roxanna_mariela_zrro Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 01:36PM Report as inappropriate

kiwi

by jaye_tyler Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate

Yum, dark chocolate!

by Jennifer10708 Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 07:42AM Report as inappropriate

That is my mantra. Chocolate a day, keeps the doctors away.

by cheechy Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate

Dark chocolate is always in my home, and now I have a few other ideas to add to my shopping cart. I'm surprised blueberries didn't make the cut!

by mandyann8 Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 08:34AM Report as inappropriate

Great stuff to know!

by karinn_ferber Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 01:04PM Report as inappropriate

Dark chocolate is amazing...I eat some like everyday!

by MizzPink Friday, May 18, 2012 at 02:08PM Report as inappropriate

Broccoli is my fave.

by alictasia Monday, May 14, 2012 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate

So glad dark choc is on the list! I just recently started eating quinoa and sweet potatoes...

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

great list of superfoods and all their benefits! I love dark chocolate but I always sneeze when I eat it... I hope I'm not allergic because it's so good!

by alexi Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 03:51PM Report as inappropriate

Organic dark chocolate is very different from your average American chocolate. I love it. It's so rich you can't really (at least I can't) eat too much of it.

by catalinahx Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 08:45PM Report as inappropriate

super foods! who wouldn't love chocolate! :)

by MissXu Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 07:03PM Report as inappropriate

Hooray chocolate!

by LittleBunny Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 03:20PM Report as inappropriate

well written article...gives out options too. i don't think i know someone who doesn't like to eat CHOCOLATE.

by charlize_adrienne Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

interesting

by lazorc Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10:56AM Report as inappropriate

"Don't like chocolate? What on earth is the matter with you?" Lol. My thoughts exactly! On a serious note though, these foods are simply delicious! I love dark chocolate, garlic, kiwi and salmon. The great thing about it is they are so healthy and jam packed with nutrients. I think it's time to grill up some salmon! Sounds delicious.

by Brandi27 Monday, April 2, 2012 at 01:50PM Report as inappropriate

I love it when I am told to eat dark chocolate.

by beautybody Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 08:33PM Report as inappropriate

mmm love kiwi never knew it was really good for you though.

by Jonealle77 Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

i wish i still liked kiwi. i used to love it so much when i was a kid that i ate it daily for the longest time. then one day i just stopped liking it and now i can't even stand the sight of it. wish i wouldn't have done that 'cause now i'm not reaping the superness of the superfood.

by princessmarta1 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 08:34PM Report as inappropriate

Kiwi makes my tongue swell. I love it though. :(

by catalinahx Monday, March 19, 2012 at 09:26PM Report as inappropriate

You cant forget, green tea. It benefits are amazing.

by Kary43 Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:57PM Report as inappropriate

I can handle everything but the salmon!

by powerwoman033 Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 11:34PM Report as inappropriate

Eating Right empowers you to achieve your goals! Pray I reach them soon with Gods help Amen!

by dail_mashek Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 06:55PM Report as inappropriate

I love salmon. Great article!!!

by yestfl Monday, March 5, 2012 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

A wake up call for what I put in my mouth. Thank you for this article.

by agnesN Monday, February 20, 2012 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

Man, my diet right now is horrible. thanks for the reminers

by libby_stady Monday, February 13, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate

Love salmon !

by hayleyxonewjersey Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

thanks

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:16AM Report as inappropriate

hooray, an excuse to eat dark chocolate!!

by sportimonki13 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

need to try these

by mgibs96 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 12:45PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know! I already eat some of these regularly. Or at least I try :)

by patricia89 Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 05:32PM Report as inappropriate

interestingg

by Nicole2814 Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 04:36PM Report as inappropriate

Mmm sweet potatoes! Especially this time of year! I always try to eat salmon at least once a week :)

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, December 5, 2011 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

I love all of them except quinoa simply because we don't have have that down here in Phils. Sweet potato is also a versatile food because you can fry it, steam it or even put it in stir-fried vegetables and soups.

by grass Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate

I love broccoli

by kmb1129 Monday, November 28, 2011 at 02:14PM Report as inappropriate

must really eat thse foods

by Nicole2814 Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10:43AM Report as inappropriate

I'd eat more kiwi, salmon, beans and broccoli, but I'm not a big fan of dark chocolate. Milk chocolate on the other hand... YUM YUM!

by MissXu Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 08:26PM Report as inappropriate

i love chocolate.

by loreninha219 Friday, October 28, 2011 at 12:12PM Report as inappropriate

Check out our Skinterra's tumblr post with a similar article about superfoods and their effect on your skin!

by egbrock Friday, October 14, 2011 at 02:21PM Report as inappropriate

i agree with this article, but everything in excess is bad!

by gisellemarie Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 09:42AM Report as inappropriate

It makes me so happy that I already eat a few of these regularly, and I'll definitely make an effort to eat them more often!

by vfalkow Friday, September 2, 2011 at 02:17PM Report as inappropriate

i love fish

by LittleBunny Monday, August 22, 2011 at 02:05PM Report as inappropriate

We have salmon at least twice a week!

by WiccanLady Monday, August 22, 2011 at 09:42AM Report as inappropriate

Mmm sure glad dark chocolate made the list! I don't go a day without it! lol.

by ladyboarder9669 Friday, August 19, 2011 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate

I think that blueberries, goji berries and spirulina should be on the list.

by queenofthegreen Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 04:15PM Report as inappropriate

I love knowing about how to treat my body better through the food I eat.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 10:50PM Report as inappropriate

I love learning about new superfoods! For interests sake some more are: blueberries (rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and potassium, also anti-inflammatory) and tomatoes (containing vitamin E, vitamin C, fibre, beta-carotene, and lycopene, which fights numerous cancers)

by Steph53 Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10:40AM Report as inappropriate

i love dark chocolate

by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

dark chocolate and quinoa

by vousexcuse Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 09:50PM Report as inappropriate

red beans and rice anyone :)

by attagirl Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 04:37PM Report as inappropriate

kiwi;]

by eatinglipstick Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate

Kiwi :)

by eatinglipstick Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate

I want to give quinoa a try...Maybe next time I go to the store I'll grab some.

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, June 27, 2011 at 02:24AM Report as inappropriate

Ah, it's nice to get a reminder that the good stuff can actually be good for you. But what about all the nuts and seeds that are packed with minerals and all sorts of goodness?

by bukiyounahito Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate

I'll have to up my red wine ;-) Seriously though, I don't like so many of those foods. I wish I weren't so picky!!!!

by BellezzaBeauty Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 04:54PM Report as inappropriate

ill try to up my broccolli

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate

I try to get these superfoods everyday.

by tiffany_gallehugh Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

I already eat that, so nothing new for me... But it's good info!

by MissPurple Friday, April 29, 2011 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

ive always loved sweet potato anddd salmonnn! LOVE!

by azngrl25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

i love kiwi sucha great fruit

by azngrl25 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 04:30PM Report as inappropriate

I include all of this in my intake of food.

by tiffany_gallehugh Monday, April 25, 2011 at 09:12PM Report as inappropriate

So glad that I can claim Dark Chocolate as a healthy staple in my diet!

by OSUgirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 07:01AM Report as inappropriate

Mmm now I'm hungry!

by volta Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 11:09PM Report as inappropriate

Awesome info! Love sweet potatoe fries, but idk if that counts =/

by makeupbyjanalyn Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 10:48PM Report as inappropriate

Yummy foods for the tummy.

by PorcelainHeart Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

Love dark chocolate!

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 07:58PM Report as inappropriate

Broccoli, my favorite...I'm going to check out quinoa. Thanks!

by alictasia Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 05:52PM Report as inappropriate

Love this!

by attagirl Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate

I have yet to try Quinoa! I've heard great things.

by ladyboarder9669 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 12:27PM Report as inappropriate

CHOCOLATE! DARK!

by kenya Monday, April 18, 2011 at 08:56PM Report as inappropriate

these all sound so yummy! i just tried quinoa recently (cooked it at home even!) and it was fantastic!! the possibilities seem endless and it's soooo good for you. i will definitely try to have more of all these foods =)

by mlenaei Monday, April 18, 2011 at 10:44AM Report as inappropriate

I LUV sweet potatoes, brocolli, garlic, dark chocolate, kiwi...i like all these yummy foods (except fo salmon!)

by judyangel101 Friday, April 15, 2011 at 02:22PM Report as inappropriate

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