[...]... for minimizing the risk of certain diseases, as shown in the accompanying list WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUPERFRUITS! 9 POSITION WITHIN THE RESEARCH PYRAMID Fruit or extract Step position in pyramid Year for reaching step 4 Forecast year for earliest possible health claim approval Açaí berries 1 201 4 > 202 0 Anthocyanins 3 201 0 201 4 Blueberries 2 201 2 > 202 0 Cranberries 4 200 8 201 2 Red grapes 4 200 8 201 2... doctor before eating something you have never tried before 12 INTRODUCTION The most effective way for me to help you put all of this great information into action is to show you how easy it is to make superfruits a regular part of your diet I make it even simpler by also giving you recipes In Part III, you’ll find lots of delicious smoothie recipes that use superfruits, along with recipes for breakfast,... adopt one simple suggestion: shopping by the Color Code means putting at least three superfruits of different colors in your basket each time you visit the fresh produce section It’s that easy! I’ll show you the best way to shop for the top twenty superfruits and give you tips about certain superfruit product formats and other suggestions for getting these fruits into your cart and into your diet!... health and improve your life Of greatest importance is the value superfruits have for promoting lifelong healthy eating habits for you and your loved ones Could anything be more important and yet so simple? Let’s get started! WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SUPERFRUITS! 13 This page intentionally left blank PA RT I Superfruits for Long-Term Wellness 15 This page intentionally left blank 1 Essential Nutrients and. .. contribute to your health Some people have allergic reactions to certain foods, including fruits If you have mild food allergies, you may want to sample a small amount of a new fruit and wait a day to see if you have any adverse reaction before deciding to incorporate it into your diet For those known to have more severe food allergies, or if you are nursing or pregnant, you should consult with your doctor... biotechnology, and clinical research Similar to shopping for superfruits by their colors, scientists are attracted to color-rich plant foods to analyze pigments that research shows may have promising health benefits However, interest for medical research is not the main purpose of the Color Code Keeping it simple, the Color Code is for shopping and meal planning! Fruits with bright colors that appeal to the... qualities I want to emphasize whole food superfruits as important to have regularly in your diet, hopefully to make a positive difference to your current health and lower your risk of diseases This means we have to pay attention to how research is identifying health criteria and benefits from eating superfruits By tracking the research literature on fruits over the past few years, I was able to see progress... Superfruits, by definition, are especially rich in essential micronutrients, so simply by eating meals and snacks that include superfruits, you make these micronutrients work for you from day to day in supporting your health Paying attention to micronutrient content during shopping and meal preparation is a valuable dietary practice over life Here are specific micronutrients particularly dense in superfruits:. .. oncepts for this book came from my experiences as a youth in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, overlapped with American and British university education, research training, and professional development as a health scientist Life lessons from all three countries led to my interest in nutrition, phytochemicals, and how “super” fruits can offer a solution for healthier dietary practices Special thanks to Fiona... specializing in how organs of the body work together moment by moment throughout life This pursuit demands an understanding of how foods are digested to supply essential 1 nutrients, which are then circulated via the blood to nourish all of the body’s organs and cells Nutrient-rich whole superfruits can give your body a headstart for making this process efficient and easy to repeat through practice of a healthy . countries led to my interest in nutrition, phytochemicals, and how “super” fruits can o er a solution for healthier dietary practices. Special thanks to Fiona. well-stocked refrigerator  lled with seasonal and nonseasonal fruits and juices. A quick look around your local supermarket will readily reveal that the fruits