Hello healthy people!!
We're going to share the top 10 healthiest foods based on www.fitnessmagazine.com
I hope this post is helpful for you, healthy people!!
1) Lemon
Why They're
Healthy:
— Just one lemon has more than 100
percent of your daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase
"good" HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen bones.
— Citrus flavonoids found in lemons may
help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an anti-inflammatory.
Quick Tip:
Add a slice of lemon to your green tea.
One study found that citrus increases your body's ability to absorb the
antioxidants in the tea by about 80 percent.
2) Broccoli
Why It's
Healthy:
— 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.
Quick Tip:
Zap it! Preserve up to 90 percent of
broccoli's vitamin C by microwaving. (Steaming or boiling holds on to just 66
percent of the nutrient.
3) Dark Chocolate
Why It's
Healthy:
— 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.
Quick Tip:
A dark chocolate bar contains about 53.5
milligrams of flavonoids; a milk chocolate bar has fewer than 14
4) Potato
— 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.
Quick Tip:
Let your potato cool before eating.
Research shows that doing so can help you burn close to 25 percent more fat
after a meal, thanks to a fat-resistant starch.
5) Salmon
Why It's
Healthy:
— 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.
Quick Tip:
Opt for wild over farm-raised, which
contains 16 times as much toxic polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) as wild salmon.
6) Walnuts
Why They're
Healthy:
— 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!).
Quick Tip:
Eat a few for dessert: The antioxidant
melatonin, found in walnuts, helps to regulate sleep.
7) Avocado
Why They're
Healthy:
—
Avocado 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.
Quick Tip:
Adding it to your salad can increase the
absorption of key nutrients like beta-carotene by three to five times compared
with salads without this superfood.
8) Garlic
Why It's
Healthy:
— 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.
Quick Tip:
Crushed fresh garlic releases the most
allicin. Just don't overcook; garlic exposed to high heat for more than 10
minutes loses important nutrients
9) Spinach
Why It's Healthy:
— 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.
Quick Tip:
Spinach is a healthy — and flavorless —
addition to any smoothie. You won't taste it, we promise! Try blending 1 cup
spinach, 1 cup grated carrots, 1 banana, 1 cup apple juice, and ice.
10) Beans
Why They're
Healthy:
— 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.
Quick Tip:
The darker the bean, the more
antioxidants it contains. One study found that black bean hulls contain 40
times the amount of antioxidants found in white bean hulls.
Best Regards
Say No To JunkFood Team-
