So maybe the saying “you are what you eat” isn’t that far from the truth. Try adding these foods to your daily diet for a more energetic, happier and healthier you!
1- Walnuts
A handful a day may reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death for women, according to research from Harvard Medical School. Walnuts are fatty so eat them with carbohydrates like an apple or on a salad.
2-Salmon
Omega-3-rich fish can help reduce your chances of a heart attack and regular fish consumption can lower your chances for most cancers.
3- Pumpkin
Pumpkins are the only produce that contains the triple crown of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and lutein — substances known as carotenoids, which your body converts into vitamin A, and which protect you against heart disease, says New York City-based nutritionist Keri Glassman.
4-Yogurt
A serving of yogurt helps you get your daily requirement of calcium. The vitamin B-12 also boosts your energy levels.
Go for natural flavor and add your own berries to avoid the unhealthy sugar.
5-Raspberries
“Colorful berries are packed with immune-boosting antioxidants, and with raspberries, you also get big doses of vitamin C and pectin, which have been shown to lower cholesterol,” says Glassman
6- Kidney Beans
According to studies by the Department of Agriculture, small red kidney beans are packed with more antioxidant protection per serving than any other food,” says Murray. “Legume-rich diets can also lower cholesterol levels, improve blood-sugar control, and reduce the risk of many cancers.”
7- Broccoli
A phytochemical called indole-3-carbinol can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, say scientists from the University of Hawaii.
8- Oats
“Diets rich in whole grains have been shown to protect against chronic degenerative diseases, especially cancer.” Oats are also a good source of beta-glucan, adds Glassman, a fiber that lowers blood cholesterol and blood-sugar levels.
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