Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Seven Super Healthy Foods!

These 7 superfoods are proven, expert- beloved disease fighters and energy boosters. Add them to your meals and get on the fast track to a super healthy body.

LEMONS
Just one lemon has more than 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin c , which may help increase 'good' HDL cholesterol levels and strengten bones.
Citrus flavonoids found in lemons may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an anti-inflammatory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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