6 January Superfoods

It's a new year, which for many of us means a new (or at least a renewed) focus on healthy eating. Fortunately, the drop in temps doesn't mean the fruit and veggie aisles are bare. Far from it! Now that January's in full-swing, there are plenty of good-for-you, in-season options just waiting to be scooped up and worked into your daily meals.

So check out our list of six January superfoods that make for a great way to ring in the new year. Any favorites we forgot? Let us know!

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[Rita M Hamann]

07:08 AM on 05/15/2012

Various designs for garden flower beds can be applied on your garden. These designs should be carefully followed and maintained as well for better enjoyment of the garden layout. Gardens give delight to our human senses such as tasting, smelling, feeling, hearing and seeing. They give our senses the natural stimulation as we get surrounded with flowers and greenery environment.

http://www.flowerbedideas.com/flower-bed-edging/

[Rita M Hamann]

07:06 AM on 05/15/2012

If you are into gardening, you obviously know what a difference a border can make to your flower bed. It is not just about giving your garden a polished look. It is about improving visual appeal and creating your own style.

Flower Bed Edging

[RachaelSailors]

05:27 PM on 01/17/2012

There’s another superfood you should know about called the Aroniaberry (chokeberry). It is native to North America and contains one of the highest levels of antioxidants – anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins of any fruit. These powerful berries have been utilized for years because of their overall health and wellness benefits. Learn more at www.superberries.com.

[Margiewebb]

07:41 PM on 01/07/2012

Comment on the 6 super foods for January.
The pomegranate may be good buy not in the food budget for most people. Here they sell 2 for $5.00 . I'd rather buy bread and milk with the $2.50 in stead of one pomegranate. As for adding the seeds to champagne - I don't think I need to comment on that purchase. One hour of wages barely buys two gallons of gas.

Middle class health professional

[AlexNYC]

06:39 PM on 01/09/2012

Many fresh produce items, which should be more affordable, have become very pricey in recent years. I agree that the pomegranate is excessively priced, as it the avocado. The same goes for other fruits and veggies. I never thought I'd be spending almost a dollar for one lemon and $1.50 for a tomato. More people would be making an effort to eat healthier if it were more affordable.

[RMalexander45]

11:15 AM on 01/07/2012

When the article mentioned hydrating with coffee & tea it should have said decaffinated coffee & tea. Caffine can cause dehydration.

[EdMercer]

08:56 AM on 01/07/2012

Good article and food groups http://fitnessandnutritionguide.com you have to balance the good food groups with the junk that most of us eat.

[ReelChord Media]

06:45 PM on 01/06/2012

Yummy

[Boyabovegarage]

06:02 PM on 01/06/2012

cara cara oranges are the best....no seeds...low acid...just hard to find!

[Boyabovegarage]

06:01 PM on 01/06/2012

I love brussel sprouts.....but where exactly are they in that dish of cabbage????

[sailrm8]

06:51 PM on 01/06/2012

My thought exactly....I reckon either the editor of the article doesn't know what they look like. It's pathetic - publishing an authoritative article without understanding the content.

[donnamae1956]

09:36 PM on 01/06/2012

if you read what she said to do is to slice them thin, they look like cabbage. It helps to read thoroughly. I did not know that they can be enjoyed in its raw state as most of the time, its usually steamed or roasted. I will try this soon when I get my hands on some fresh ones than the frozen types. The frozen ones are good roasted and steamed.

[sailrm8]

12:36 AM on 01/07/2012

I stand corrected! Can't stand people who comment on an article they didn't read properly : P.

[jnzcram]

03:47 PM on 01/06/2012

The skin surrounding this year's crop of tangerines appears to be epoxied to the fruit.

[MyNinja]

03:36 PM on 01/06/2012

Just seeing the picture of that grapefruit made my mouth pucker. LOL.

[Breanne Charlie Asay]

03:32 PM on 01/06/2012

I hate all the seeds in Tangerines.

[a2948]

07:33 PM on 01/07/2012

Well, you poor thing you. It's such a shame that you have access to such wonderful food to eat, but you hate and worry about the seeds. It is just so hard to spit them out, I'm sure of it. This set me off, because my children sound just like you. My daughter has never eaten a strawberry, because she says they have seeds. She is 28 years old. Totally frustrates me.

[Mtka]

12:29 PM on 01/06/2012

I don't like pomegranates - I like the TASTE, but not the SEEDS.

[MyNinja]

03:37 PM on 01/06/2012

Yeah these guys are making it seem like you're supposed to eat the seeds. I know I never have.

[Mtka]

04:02 PM on 01/06/2012

To me, they're just too much work!

[a2948]

07:38 PM on 01/07/2012

Sure you eat the seeds, just crunch them up.

[selfenchanted]

11:13 AM on 01/06/2012

I don't care for sweet potatoes. Everything else on the list is still wonderful - love me some brussels sprouts!!

[a2948]

07:38 PM on 01/07/2012

You may have only had them cooked. Try them raw. They are delicious!

[Katherine Hartman]

04:40 PM on 01/05/2012

Depending how much effort you want to exert, shred the brussel sprouts or simply halve them. Saute in oil, garlic and crushed red pepper. If halved, when they start to brown add a splash (1/3c-ish) of wine or stock and cover for 5-10 minutes. Finish off heat with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar.