Not all foods are created equal. And some are so chock-full of “good-for-you” nutrients, they earn the label of Food Hero. Learn why the foods below made the list, plus get tips and recipes for working these superfoods into your diet.

• Asparagus. Loaded with vitamins that help with vision, bones, your immune system and more.
  
  
• Broccoli. Good for your teeth, can help lower cholesterol, boosts your body's ability to repair itself and more.
  
  
• Eggs. Packed with amino acids, the building blocks of protein, which your body uses to help build muscle and other tissues.
  
  
• Kale. Helps maintain muscle and nerve function, regulates heart rhythm, helps your blood to clot and more.
  
  
• Navel Oranges. Protect your cells, help support a healthy immune system, aid in collagen production and more.
  
  
• Tomatoes. Help promote immune system  health, protect your cells from damage by free radicals and more.

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