Super Food # 3: Beans Goal: 3 to 4 servings every week What it does: Low in fat, beans are a good source of protein and fiber and may have protective effects against heart disease and breast cancer. Beans may also play a role in stabilizing female hormones, says nutritionist Susan Krause, MS,...

Super Food # 2: Fatty fish -- like salmon, sardines, and mackerel Goal: 2 to 3 servings every week What it does: The healthy factor in fish is omega-3 fatty acids, and specifically two types known as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). “Fatty fish not only plays a vital...

Super Food # 6: Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries) Goal: 3 to 4 servings every week What It Does: In a way similar to wine, these fruits may protect your body with powerful anti-cancer nutrients known as anthocyans, which are believed to play a role in cell...

Super Food # 1: Low-fat yogurt Goal: 3 to 5 servings a week What it does: As a health food, yogurt is almost as old as, well, good health itself. But experts say evidence continues to accumulate that reveals its benefits in many new and exciting ways. “There is a suggestion [that yogurt] may...