Super Foods

I was intrigued by the contents of those lists and wanted to know more about why those and what traits they shared. Some internet spelunking revealed that a number of them are classified as "Super Foods" 

• Avocado - fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium
• Broccoli - fiber, folate, calcium, ascorbic Acid
• Low Fat Yogurt - protein, calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc
• Soy - folate, iron, potassium, vitamin E
• Sweet Potato - fiber, potassium, magnesium, 
• Tea - no calories, helps with blood sugar level
• Fish - omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, selenium, potassium, cartenoids

I also went back and watched again the "Live and Let Diet" episode and realized that AB says why they are on (or not on as the case may be). They are nutrient dense as opposed to energy dense. Most sugary foods (well those contained refined sugar and derivatives) have lots of energy but little in the way of substance. The body quickly digests that stuff and stores it as fat - assuming it doesn't need it right away as energy.


Hence while the eating methodology (I'm not going to call it a diet) is naturally low in sugar, not all sugar is outlawed. Sugar from fruits, veggies, and even soy milk are OK. A natural consequence is that the blood sugar levels naturally come down and as a consequence the vicious refined sugar cycle binge is easier to manage.