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super foods.

Some foods are so healthy they star on every nutrition expert’s list of super foods. But often missing on those lists are some underrated gems that can definitely upgrade your diet. We tapped nutrition experts to find out their favorite underrated fare. They only selected whole foods that are familiar, widely available, affordable, and nutrient-rich -- and that taste great. Here are their top picks. 1. Beans and Lentils Beans and lentils really are nutrition superstars -- rich in protein, fiber, complex carbs, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, author of Read It Before You Eat It, says healthy foods like beans and lentils defy the recommendation to only shop the perimeter of the grocery store. "There are hundreds of essential foods like beans and lentils lining the shelves in the center aisles that should not be overlooked." Beans are versatile and easy on your wallet, and Taub-Dix suggests you can lower the sodium in canned beans by ...

Foods that promote sexual health

Foods that promote sexual health Learn about us on some foods that grow in the autumn and that promote sexual health for men and women alike. These foods are: 1. sweet potato Sweet potatoes Are rich in potassium which helps fight high blood pressure, has been linked to high blood pressure, impaired erectile dysfunction in men. The sweet potato is rich in vitamin A, which works to increase fertility in both men and women. 2. pomegranate One cup of fresh Pomegranate juice does wonders in fighting erectile dysfunction. Pomegranate also promotes blood flow to the genitals. 3. pumpkin seeds or pumpkin Pumpkin seeds are very rich in zinc and are therefore working to stimulate the sex drive of women. Pumpkin seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acid that promotes sexual health as well as many other health benefits. 4. Apple One Apple a day reduces the risk of prostate cancer. It also works to promote prostate health in General. 5. cranberry There are...