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Monday, June 15, 2009

Top Ten Super Foods For a Healthier You

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By Spencer Gabato

Can you say that the food we eat can lead us to a long and healthy life? Not all foods are the same so choosing what food to eat can determine whether you can increase life expectancy and improve the quality of your life.

The following are ten of the top super packed foods designed to provide you energy, vitality and all around good health!

1. Oatmeal - Oatmeal is gaining popularity as a food that lowers blood cholesterol. You can make it yourself with rolled oats or eat the instant kind if you are in a hurry. Oatmeal is a filling grain that also provides much needed fiber to keep hunger at bay and your blood sugar constant.

2. Beans - Beans can give you gas so for precautions, you can soak it first before cooking. Lentils, chickpeas, kidney and navy beans are all high in protein. This kind of protein are very low on carbohydrates, fat and calories. The fiber it contains can promote a healthy digestive system.

3. Allium foods - Garlic, leeks shallots and onions all have allium which is health promoting. Garlic can lower your cholesterol. Vegetables with allium help prevent the risk of cancer. They can prevent blood clots and lower your blood pressure. More health benefits can be acquired if you eat these foods raw.

4. Fruits - Talk about antioxidants which neutralize free radicals and prevent cancer, fruits are filled with them. Berries such as acai, goji, blueberries have high contents of antioxidants. Eating a variety of fruits is recommended since each fruit has its own strengths. Antioxidants in fruit can boost the immune system and has anti aging properties.

5. Flax seed - These seeds contain omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. High cholesterol prevention, fighting diabetes and heart disease prevention are just some benefits that you can derive from these seeds. Ground flax and cottage cheese are the main ingredient of the popular budwig diet which can help cancer patients.

6. Salmon - One of the strong qualities of omega-3 fatty acids is that it can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and reduce heart disease risk. These fish have good fats which are proven to boost the health of adults and children as well. Proteins in salmon can help build muscle tissue.

7. Nuts and seeds - Nuts are high in fat but those fats are the good kind. Peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts and pistachios are all providers of good fats and protein. Crush them into a fine powder and use as a coating instead of higher carb bread crumbs. Nuts help to lower cholesterol levels. Eat them right out of the shell with no additives for best results.

8. Peppers - Peppers come in different colors. They contain fat soluble antioxidants (beta-carotene) as well as water soluble antioxidants like vitamin C. Its taste can range from mild sweet to very hot. Capsaicin is a substance that can be found in all pepper varieties. Notable properties of capsaicin are: anti-inflammatory, lower the risk of cancer, lower the risk of heart disease, and a pain reliever.

9. Yogurt - Choose the fat free variety. It contains vitamin B, protein and calcium. Yogurt is a good alternative to ingest calcium if you do not drink milk. It can promote a healthy digestive system because of the live friendly bacteria it contains.

10. Acai Berry - This berry is getting popular because of its high antioxidant content. Acai berry drinks, juices and supplements can be found in most health food stores.

Building a better healthier and stronger body begins with the kinds of food you eat. Try these super foods to get your feet on the road to healthy living. - 24553

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