Yuck or Yum?

When George H.W. Bush was president of the United States, he once famously declared that he did not like broccoli and would no longer be eating it in the White House.

Like former President Bush, most of us have a few “yuck” foods that we really don’t enjoy eating.

But broccoli–as well as spinach, cauliflower and blueberries, to name just a few–is one of the foods that are now known as “Super Foods.”

What makes these foods so “super”?

For one thing, vegetables and fruit contain crucial nutrients that help your body stay strong.

So it’s a good idea to try lots of these salutary (see definition below) foods until you find the ones you like. Maybe your “yum” foods are oranges, kiwis or apples. Or perhaps you really love beets, eggplant or cucumbers.

And, while you’re at it, be sure to drink plenty of water.

It, too, is good for you–and tastes really great when you’re thirsty!

Speak your mind:  Do you have any favorite salutary foods?

SALUTARY – healthful, wholesome