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Superfoods are known for its amazing health benefits. Eating superfoods on a daily basis can help you live a healthier and longer life. Perhaps you know and eat some popular superfoods like quinoa, chia seeds, goji berries, and açaí berries. There are a few other new superfoods that you should incorporate into your daily diet. Some of these superfoods are actually not new, but we don’t eat them as often as we should because we don’t know about their powerful health benefits. I’m always on the lookout for new superfoods and here are nine foods worth eating more. 1. Matcha Matcha green tea powder is underrated these days. This affordable superfood helps boost your energy, improve your overall health and reduce your risk of cancer. Matcha is an excellent source of potent antioxidants, chlorophyll, amino acids, and vitamins. It contains L-theanine that helps increase your brain power. You can use matcha green tea powder in cakes, cookies, cocktails, smoothies and even add a pinc...

"Cranberry-filled wreaths make a festive addition to your holiday brunch table." Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1/4 cup sugar  1 envelope Fleischmann's® Active Dry or RapidRise Yeast  1 teaspoon salt  3/4 cup evaporated milk  1/4 cup butter or margarine  1/4 cup water  2 eggs Cranberry Filling:  1 cup finely chopped cranberries  1/2 cup sugar  1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel Powdered Sugar Frosting (optional):  1 cup powdered sugar, sifted  4 teaspoons evaporated milk, or as needed  1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract Directions In large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt. Heat milk, butter, and water until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F). Gradually add to flour mixture; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasiona...

"First Place Winner at the 2008 Iowa State Fair!" Ingredients 1 cup mashed potatoes  1 cup reserved potato water  3/4 cup butter OR margarine  3/4 cup sugar  2 teaspoons salt  1 cup hot water  2 envelopes Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast  1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F)  2 eggs  8 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed Filling:  1/2 cup butter OR margarine, softened  1 cup sugar  1 1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon Icing:  3 cups powdered sugar  6 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened  1 teaspoon Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract  5 tablespoons milk, or more as needed Directions Combine potatoes, potato water, butter, sugar, salt and hot water in large mixing bowl. Stir until butter melts; set aside and let cool. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm water in small bowl. Let rest 5 minutes. Add eggs, 2 cups flour and yeast mixture t...

"Use only butter in these for best flavor." Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened  1 cup white sugar  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  4 cups all-purpose flour Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Stir in vanilla; add flour and mix well. Put through cookie press and form cookies onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

"Easy and delicious! Great with salmon, chicken, or turkey tacos." Ingredients 2 cups water  1 tablespoon butter  1 cup long-grain white rice  1 teaspoon lime zest  2 tablespoons fresh lime juice  1/2 cup chopped cilantro Directions Bring the water to a boil; stir the butter and rice into the water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into the cooked rice just before serving.

"This recipe takes all the good things we love on pizza and combines them with egg noodles to form a great, one-dish casserole to feed your family." Ingredients 2 cups uncooked egg noodles  1/2 pound lean ground beef  1 onion, chopped  2 cloves garlic, minced  1 green bell pepper, chopped  1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage  16 ounces pizza sauce  4 tablespoons milk  1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Cook noodles according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. Drain excess fat. Stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. Pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

"My mom's best chocolate pudding recipe made with cornstarch and cocoa." Ingredients 1/2 cup white sugar  3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder  1/4 cup cornstarch  1/8 teaspoon salt  2 3/4 cups milk  2 tablespoons butter, room temperature  1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Place over medium heat, and stir in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool briefly, and serve warm, or chill in refrigerator until serving.