Foods That Make You Feel Great and Stay Healthy
Don't fill your diet with nutrient weaklings. For better health, go for these superstar foods instead.
There are some foods that are better than others. Here is an addition to the list I started in another article. All of these foods are high in nutrients have been proven to support you immune system and fighting disease. I have made a list of some of these foods. Implement as many of them as you can into your daily diet. You will be happy that you did.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds maintain steady blood sugar levels because they are rich in protein and good fats. These fats reduce LDL cholesterol because they are mostly unsaturated. Sesame seeds are also a source of bone-strengthening calcium and magnesium. Tahini, an oily paste made of sesame seeds, is another way to enjoy their benefits. Use toasted sesame oil to season stir fries or soups, but add the oil after cooking; heat alters its composition.
Tempeh
This thin cake of fermented soybeans is among the most beneficial forms of soy. Fermentation makes it easy to digest, and its less processed than soyfoods such as tofu and soymilk. A 1995 meta-analysis of 38 studies of soy confirmed that it lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, and raises HDL cholesterol. Other studies suggest that soyfoods may relieve some symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis. Soy contains plant estrogens, which some researchers also believe may prevent breast cancer, but studies have not confirmed this. In recipes, use tempeh in place of meat.
Tomatoes
Chock-full of the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are helpful in preventing heart disease and cancers, especially those in the prostate, breast, and pancreas. A lycopene-rich diet may also reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration. You will find lycopene in any cooked tomato product, such as ketchup and tomato paste. Cooking tomatoes in oil helps your body absorb lycopene. Fresh tomatoes contain other antioxidants, such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E.
Whole wheat
Whole wheat in all its forms including whole-wheat flour, bulgur wheat, and wheat bran is a good source of many nutrients, including protein, fiber, and mood-enhancing B vitamins. Studies have found that women who eat 21/2 servings of whole grains a day lowered their heart-disease risk about 30 percent. A new Italian study also found that whole-grain foods provide protection against mouth cancers.
Yogurt
A good source of the bone-building minerals calcium and phosphorus, yogurt also contains live bacteria that benefit your body by supplementing the friendly bacteria found in your intestines. Regular consumption of these bacteria crowds out the harmful bacteria that lead to diarrhea and ulcers. Yogurt may also relieve yeast infections, lower cholesterol, and prevent intestinal infections. Choose brands that indicate they contain live, active cultures.
I hope that you find this list helpful. Eating these foods daily will help you feel better and live longer.
Don't fill your diet with nutrient weaklings. For better health, go for these superstar foods instead.
There are some foods that are better than others. Here is an addition to the list I started in another article. All of these foods are high in nutrients have been proven to support you immune system and fighting disease. I have made a list of some of these foods. Implement as many of them as you can into your daily diet. You will be happy that you did.
Sesame seeds
Sesame seeds maintain steady blood sugar levels because they are rich in protein and good fats. These fats reduce LDL cholesterol because they are mostly unsaturated. Sesame seeds are also a source of bone-strengthening calcium and magnesium. Tahini, an oily paste made of sesame seeds, is another way to enjoy their benefits. Use toasted sesame oil to season stir fries or soups, but add the oil after cooking; heat alters its composition.
Tempeh
This thin cake of fermented soybeans is among the most beneficial forms of soy. Fermentation makes it easy to digest, and its less processed than soyfoods such as tofu and soymilk. A 1995 meta-analysis of 38 studies of soy confirmed that it lowers total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, and raises HDL cholesterol. Other studies suggest that soyfoods may relieve some symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis. Soy contains plant estrogens, which some researchers also believe may prevent breast cancer, but studies have not confirmed this. In recipes, use tempeh in place of meat.
Tomatoes
Chock-full of the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are helpful in preventing heart disease and cancers, especially those in the prostate, breast, and pancreas. A lycopene-rich diet may also reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration. You will find lycopene in any cooked tomato product, such as ketchup and tomato paste. Cooking tomatoes in oil helps your body absorb lycopene. Fresh tomatoes contain other antioxidants, such as beta carotene and vitamins C and E.
Whole wheat
Whole wheat in all its forms including whole-wheat flour, bulgur wheat, and wheat bran is a good source of many nutrients, including protein, fiber, and mood-enhancing B vitamins. Studies have found that women who eat 21/2 servings of whole grains a day lowered their heart-disease risk about 30 percent. A new Italian study also found that whole-grain foods provide protection against mouth cancers.
Yogurt
A good source of the bone-building minerals calcium and phosphorus, yogurt also contains live bacteria that benefit your body by supplementing the friendly bacteria found in your intestines. Regular consumption of these bacteria crowds out the harmful bacteria that lead to diarrhea and ulcers. Yogurt may also relieve yeast infections, lower cholesterol, and prevent intestinal infections. Choose brands that indicate they contain live, active cultures.
I hope that you find this list helpful. Eating these foods daily will help you feel better and live longer.
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