Which of these fall foods was
recommended on a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show?
A. Parsley
B. Sweet potatoes
C. Beets
D. Squash
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The Answer:
B. Sweet potatoes
Your Answers:
A. Parsley - 12%
B. Sweet potatoes - 46%
C. Beets - 21%
D. Squash - 20%
The Answer: Squash
On the 10/9/12episode of The Dr. Oz Show, Simple Advice, Dr. Oz talked a little
about healthy foods for the fall season.
Dr.
Oz recommended to include winter squash in the grocery cart
this fall, from acorn to butternut and pumpkins too. Peggy, another
Dr. Oz fan, sent in her recipe for Acorn Squash, Quinoa, Mushrooms,
and Peppers too. Click
here for Peggy's Acorn Squash, Quinoa, Mushrooms, and Peppers recipe
from DoctorOz.com.
Dr. Oz also recommended fennel and
portobello mushrooms for the fall menu. Portobello mushrooms are rich
in selenium, an antioxidant that support immune function – very
important for the impending cold and flu season. Fennel tastes like
licorice and supports digestion. It can be eaten raw or added to
soups.
Parsley
Parsley is available all year long and
can be added to many dishes. A little parsley sprinkled onto soup,
into a salad, and even on eggs brings a little zip to your dish. Dr.
Oz has recommended parsley quite often on the show.
On 12/15/11:
The Power of Prevention, Dr. Oz recommended parsley for heart
health. Parsley helps to balance out salt intake, which can often
increase during the holidays. Dr. Oz says that for 30 minutes after a
meal containing lots of salt, artery function is impaired. When
eating a salty meal, Dr. Oz recommends to add 10 sprigs, or two
teaspoons parsley to repair the bad things that salt can do to the
body.
And on 2/3/12:
Fat-urday, Dr. Oz recommended parsley tea to help remove excess
water in the body.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are in season and are a
great alternative to white potatoes. On
the 2/15/12 episode, Your Best Body, with Shaun T, he recommended
sweet potatoes as a food that can rev up the metabolism.
Most people only eat sweet potatoes at
Thanksgiving. The most amazing thing about sweet potatoes, explained
Shaun T, is they have so many nutrients. He called sweet potatoes a
powerhouse food and they will make you feel really good. Fries,
mashed, or chips, take your pick and enjoy twice a day.
Beets
I love beets! On the 1/30/12
episode: Health Myths Challenged, Dr. Oz shared that he loves
beets too! Beets support healthy blood pressure and increased blood
flow. Cognitive tests on mice and humans show increased brain
function with the consumption of beets.
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