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5 American "Super Foods" You Should Be Eating and Enjoying for Better Health
These 5 Delicious Foods

By John Mitzewich, About.com

A list of 5 "super foods," indigenous to America, that you should be eating and enjoying regularly. Health experts have used the term "super foods" to describe various edibles that are significantly higher in nutritional value than most other foods. They are generally much higher in essential nutrients, vitamins, fiber, and/or antioxidants.

Blueberries

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Pumpkin Seeds

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Avocado

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Sweet Potatoes

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Wild Salmon

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