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Introducing 8 Super Health Foods for 2014!

By: Emily Lockhart on Thursday, February 6th

You may not have ever heard of these eight newest and greatest super foods, but in 2014 you bet they’ll be getting a lot of buzz from nutritionists and health experts touting their various benefits.

So without further adieu, we’re happy to introduce the super health foods of 2014…

1. Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds hold a bounty of essential nutrients—in fact, each nutty, soft-textured seed is rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, protein, and essential fatty acids like omega-3, -6 and -9. Sprinkled on oats, applesauce, yogurt, or whipped into a mean smoothie, a handful of hemp seeds will also satiated your appetite for much longer.

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