The top 14 superfoods offering super health protection include beans, blueberries, broccolli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, salmon, soy, spinach ,tea (green or black), tomatoes, turkey, walnuts, and yogurt.

Beans: High in fiber and anti-oxidants, plus protein rich

High in fiber and antioxidants, beans aren't just good for the waistline, they may aid in disease prevention, too. More than just a meat substitute, beans are so nutritious that the latest dietary guidelines recommend we triple our current intake from 1 to 3 cups per week.

Beans are high in antioxidants, a class of phytochemicals that incapacitate cell-damaging free radicals in the body. (Free radicals have been implicated in everything from cancer and aging to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.)

In a U.S. Department of Agriculture study, researchers measured the antioxidant capacities of more than 100 common foods. Three types of beans made the top four: small red beans, red kidney beans, and pinto beans. And three others -- black beans, navy beans, and black-eyed peas -- achieved top-40 status. Here are some Great Recipes for Dips and Spreads, Soups and Stews, Salads and Salsas made with beans.