Super Foods

d_section_start --> The road to optimal health is aexcellent food grain for diabetics.
buffet of nutritional foods that are packed withCruciferae vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage and
maximum health benefits. These nutrient dense foodsbroccoli contain antioxidants that boost the immune
are often referred as “super foods”, andsystem and help fights against breast, colon and lung
contain essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidantscancers. Research has revealed that Broccoli contains
that prevent cardiovascular and neurological diseases,sulforaphane, a lethal compound that efficiently fights
and regresses the ageing process. Super foodscancer and prevents it.
contain more nutrients per calorie in comparison withBerries are an abundant source of antioxidants,
regular foods, and therefore, are an absolute solutionVitamin C and soluble fiber, which inhibits cell damage
to low fat diet, low fat cooking and a healthyand improve our chances of not falling prey to
lifestyle. Super foods being surplus in nutritionalcancer. Blueberries help reverse the short term
benefits, must be incorporated in regular mealsmemory loss. A regular consumption of blueberries by
everyday, to harness the complete benefits.the elders will improve their graying memory.
Avocados are brimming with monounsaturated fat,Spinach contains Lutein, a natural weapon against age
vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, beta sitosterol, luteinrelated macular degeneration; it prevents cataracts,
and fiber. A super food that reduces bad cholesterolpartial blindness in the elderly. No doubt Poeye
(LDL), protects from cardiovascular diseases,—The Sailor Man consumes it everyday!
provides defense against prostrate cancer, andTomatoes contain terrific levels of Lycopene, a
arrests cataracts. Easily digestible, which makes thempowerful antioxidant that protect tissues and cells
ideal for people who have problems digesting thefrom damage.
fatty foods.Lean meat like Turkey contains Selenium that inhibits
Red Wine and Green Tea contain essentialcancer development, improves the immune system,
compounds like polyphenols, antioxidants andand supports the regulation of thyroid hormone.
flavonoids, beneficial for cardiovascular health andCounted as the leanest protein foods, with lower
impede the cell oxidation process, thus delays ageing.calories, thus making it an excellent healthy food
Citrus fruits like oranges, lemon, lime, and grapefruitchoice.
contain bioflavanoids responsible for anti inflammatoryFatty Fish like salmon contains the Omega 3 fatty
and inhibit blood coagulation in veins and arteries.acids, which prevents heart disease and stroke by
Contains antioxidants, beneficial in naturally dawdlelowering the body s rate of blood clotting.
the ageing process.Cocoa the main ingredient for chocolate provides
Garlic and Almonds lowers blood pressure andflavenoids (antioxidants), which provides defense
increase good cholesterol HDL, while reduces the badagainst heart disease and cancer. However, there is a
cholesterol LDL. Regular consumption prevents bloodhigh fat content, and therefore, dark chocolate with
from loosing its natural density, which otherwise maya high cocoa percentage must be preferred over the
cause certain blood diseases.others
Walnuts are an excellent source of omega 3 fattyAs the research continues to seek the essential
acids, constructive in fighting against heart disease.nutrients for health benefits, it’s been found
Our body cannot manufacture this vital fat, thus, athat many of these 13 healthiest super foods have
powerful reason to consume walnuts everyday.been consumed since generations, and the recent
Research shows, a habitual consumption of oatmealones are packed with vitamins and minerals with
reduces cholesterol up to 23 . Oats have a lesserexciting health benefits.
impact on the blood sugar levels, therefore an