Healthy eating can be tricky due to: cost, sweet tooth, bad habits, lifestyle etc. You are the only one in your life who controls what you put in and on your body. I mean they do say you what you eat, right? Its not necessarily how it works but, its a good way to have a different perspective on what exactly you are putting in your body.
Here is a list of 10 proven expert beloved, disease fighting energy boosting foods.
#1. Lemons
- Just one lemon has more than 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase "good" cholesterol levels and strengthen bones.
-Citrus flavonoids found in lemons may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an anti-inflammatory.
#2. Broccoli
-One medium stalk of broccoli contains more than 100 percent of your daily vitamin K requirement and almost 200 percent of your recommended daily dose of vitamin C -- two essential bone-building nutrients.
-The same serving also helps stave off numerous cancers.
#3. Dark Chocolate
-Just one-fourth of an ounce daily can reduce blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals.
-Cocoa powder is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants shown to reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol and increase "good" HDL levels.
#4. Potatoes
-One red potato contains 66 micrograms of cell-building folate -- about the same amount found in one cup of spinach or broccoli.
-One sweet potato has almost eight times the amount of cancer-fighting and immune-boosting vitamin A you need daily.
#5. Salmon
-A great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to a reduced risk of depression, heart disease, and cancer.
-A 3-ounce serving contains almost 50 percent of your daily dose of niacin, which may protect against Alzheimer's disease and memory loss.
#6. Walnuts
-Contain the most omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce cholesterol, of all nuts.
-Omega-3s have been shown to improve mood and fight cancer; they may protect against sun damage, too (but don't skip the SPF!).
#7. Avocados
-Rich in healthy, satisfying fats proven in one study to lower cholesterol by about 22 percent.
-One has more than half the fiber and 40 percent of the folate you need daily, which may reduce your risk of heart disease.
#8. Garlic
-Garlic is a powerful disease fighter that can inhibit the growth of bacteria, including E. coli.
-Allicin, a compound found in garlic, works as a potent anti-inflammatory and has been shown to help lower cholesterol and blood-pressure levels.
#9. Spinach
-Spinach contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two immune-boosting antioxidants important for eye health.
-Recent research found that among cancer-fighting fruits and veggies, spinach is one of the most effective.
#10. Beans
-Eating a serving of legumes (beans, peas, and lentils) four times a week can lower your risk of heart disease by 22 percent.
-That same habit may also reduce your risk of breast cancer.
So, weather you live a healthy lifestyle already or you are trying to experiment and incorporate new healthy foods, this list will be a helping guide. Also, there is always something very soothing about cooking your own meal. So, put a rocking play-list on, open the windows and get your cook on.
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