Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Super Foods - the 10 Healthiest Foods

The 10 Healthiest Foods

  • 1 Berries
    Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from diseases like cancer. They are also an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber.
  • 2 Broccoli
    Broccoli (and other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage) helps fight cancer, especially affecting the breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system.
  • 3 Citrus Fruits
    The citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit have anti-cancer
  • 4 Garlic
    Numerous studies have shown that garlic can lower blood pressure and decrease LDL cholesterol (the "bad" one) while increasing the good HDL cholesterol.
  • 5 Nuts
    Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that protect us against heart disease. Almonds can also help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
  • 6 Oats
    Oats help reduce cholesterol. Oats are also an excellent grain for diabetics as they have less impact on blood sugar levels than some other grains.
  • 7 Salmon
    The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish may help prevent heart disease and stroke.
  • 8 Spinach
    Spinach's secret weapon, lutein, makes it one of the best foods in the world to prevent cataracts, as well as age related macular degeneration, the primary cause of preventable blindness in the elderly.
  • 9 Tomatoes
    Tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect against cancer, particular cancer of the prostate.
  • 10 Turkey
    Turkey is especially lean and low in calories, making it an excellent healthy food choice. Turkey also contains selenium which has been shown to inhibit cancer development, improve the immune system, and aid in the metabolism of our thyroid hormone.

The top 10 healthiest foods, or "super foods", are easy to fit into a healthy diet. By consuming these super foods on a regular basis you can easily gain many health benefits.

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