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.
We all know the foods that we’re suppose to avoid. Sugar, salt, and trans fat to name a few.
Instead of feeling like you’re missing out, add these fabulous foods to your diet. Not only are they good for you, but they taste great too!
5 things to start eating more of:
1-Broccoli
-These green veggies have 205% of your daily intake.
2-Tofu
-Even if you eat meat you need this low calorie, high nutrient source of protein.
3- Quinoa
- This is a complete protein, which means that it contains all nine essential amino acids.
4- Raspberries, Cranberries & Blueberries
-Delicious and a great source of antioxidants.
5- Water
-Staying hydrated-optimal health.
According to Sympatico.MSN
There is a whole lot going on with your body- repairing tissues, food being digested and your brain is working away. To make sure that everything is running smoothly and to the best of its abilities you need to make sure you’re eating properly!
Here are 5 nutrients that, according to SympaticoMSN.com, are essential for your health and happiness.
1. Essential fats: Your body can’t make essential fats on its own so you need to get these fats from your diet
2. Calcium: Calcium is your body’s most abundant mineral and is responsible for developing strong bones and teeth
3. Iron: The most common nutrient deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency (also known as anemia).
4. Protein: Your body needs protein for overall health, for muscle repair, hormonal balance, immune system function and for weight loss.
5. Antioxidants: Anti-oxidants such as vitamins E, C, selenium and lycopene (found in tomatoes) bind to free oxygen radicals and prevent these radicals from damaging healthy cells
Wine gets all the credit when it comes to health benefits. But research is increasingly showing that it’s not wine but, in fact, simply alcohol that thins your blood, reduces inflammation and improves sensitivity to insulin. So it’s a great time to be a beer lover! In case you need more reasons to chug, here are a few:
- A newly developed non-alcoholic beer may reduce hot flashes in menopausal women. (Hops contain low levels of the same plant estrogens found in soy.)
- Research has shown that certain antioxidants in hops may impede the development of prostate cancer (in large quantities).
- A recent study suggests that other antioxidants found in hops may help soothe chronic inflammation. Illnesses or diseases that may be affected include cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and arthritis.
- Dark-colored beers do not contain more antioxidants than light-colored beers: the color only indicates how longer the malt was roasted.
- A study showed that people who drink a beer or two per day had higher bone density than those who didn’t. This may be linked to a mineral found in beer called silicon, which promotes healthy bones.
- Beer contains antioxidants and some B vitamins. Some even contain a bit of soluble fibre, which has been linked to reduced cholesterol.
Check out WatchMojo’s video on the history of beer:
According to a recent study done in Europe, we should be eating dark chocolate!
To be exact, we should be eating 6.7 grams of dark chocolate per day. Dark chocolate is a great example of where less is more, eating more that 6.7 grams a day can and the beneficial effects will diminish and even disappear.
Eating dark chocolate reduces the risk of of cardiovascular disease by one-third in women and one-fourth in men because it reduces the risk of chronic inflammation which can lead to a cardiovascular arrest.
The bad news for milk chocolate lovers is that the findings only apply to dark chocolate. Milk chocolate does not have the same effect, since the milk added to milk chocolate interferes with your body’s ability to absorb the beneficial antioxidants in the chocolate.
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