6 superfoods to add to your diet

recipes by: Charlotte Samuel, H-E-B Culinary Nutritionist

Focus on food that will give you more bang for your calorie buck. Superfoods are foods that are more nutrient dense. Calorie for calorie, when compared to other foods, they provide us with more vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Learn about each superfood and start incorporating them into your diet with the recipes below. 

	Berries (Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberrries) Berries provide a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber to help you feel fuller, longer.   View Recipes with Berries
	Broccoli Leaves   The leaves of your favorite broccoli plant are edible and a solid source of nutrition with twice the protein, iron, and zinc of kale.      Find Broccoli Greens  at your H-E-B    View Ground Turkey and Roasted Broccoli Leaf Taco
	Quinoa   This gluten free whole grain is a good source of fiber and a complete protein. Serve quinoa in a pilaf, warm as a breakfast cereal, or use a filler in a meatloaf.    View Quinoa Recipes
	Lean Beef   On average, a 3 ounce serving of lean beef boosts protein, zinc, and vitamin B12, all for about 150 calories. To find lean beef options, look for words like "round" or "loin" in the name.    Learn More About How to Cook and Select Lean Beef    View Lean Recipes
	Avocado   This nutrient-dense fruit is a source of monounsaturated fat, as well as fiber. Mix 1/5 of a medium avocado into 8 ounces of nonfat plain Greek yogurt for a yummy vegetable dip or blend into a breakfast smoothie with 1/2 cup of berries and a teaspoon of honey.    View Avocado Recipes
	Salmon   A 3-ounce serving of salmon provides a boost of omega 3 fatty acids. Aim to include fatty fish such as salmon or tuna in your meal planning at least twice per week to obtain your recommended omega 3 polysaturated fats.    View Salmon Varieties    View Salmon Recipes    View Seafood Cooking Tutorials