Why are the following foods Superhero's you ask? Because they are packed with Vitamins, Minerals, Nutrients, Fiber, Protein, and Antioxidants. All things we need for optimal health and wellness... Read and find out more!
1) Avocados - Yes they are higher in fat content than most other fruits, BUT the fat they contain are good monounsaturated fats, which has been linked to reduce cancer and heart disease. They are also great for your skin, and to help stabilize your blood sugar. Diabetics rejoice!
2) Apples - It's true, an apple ad day really does keep the doctor away...Apples are loaded with the powerful antioxidants quercetin and catechin, which protect cells from damage - that means a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease, especially if you eat the skin. Apples are also packed with fibre. So they make a great snack to help fill you up before your next meal.
3) Blueberries - Anti aging Superhero's, blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, which have been shown to improve vision and brain function. Studies also show that Blueberries have much greater anticancer activity than any other fruit (Eat them in their state form for best results).
4) Cabbage - Contains compounds called indoles, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer dramatically. Cabbage also stimulates the immune system, kills bacteria and viruses, and is a good blood purifier.
5) Fish & Fish Oils - It's all about the Omega 3's...Eating fish helps cut the risk of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, and arthritis. The fatty varieties may also help alleviate depression. Avoid mercury-containing varieties like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna.
6) Garlic - Research shows that garlic lowers total cholesterol and triglyceride (blood fat) levels, helping prevent clogged arteries. Garlic also acts as an antibacterial and antiviral, boosting resistance to stress-induced colds and infections.
7) Mushrooms - Mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake, and reishi varieties help prevent and treat cancer, viral diseases, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Japanese researchers have found that regularly eating shiitake mushrooms lowers blood cholesterol levels up to 45 percent. And are also used with cancer patients to fight chemotherapy, and tumor growth.
8) Almonds - Almonds are loaded with fiber and monounsaturated fat, both of which have been shown to lower cholesterol. And even though almonds are relatively high in fat and calories, studies show that eating almonds can actually help with weight loss (their protein, fiber, and monounsaturated fats provide the feeling of fullness, preventing overeating).
9) Eggs - The best protein source on the planet, eggs consistently outrank milk, beef, whey, and soy in the quality of protein they provide. In addition to containing all nine essential amino acids, eggs are loaded with nutrients. People avoid the yolks because they fear cholesterol, but egg yolks contain choline, which helps protect heart and brain function and prevents cholesterol and fat from accumulating in the liver.
10) Flaxseeds - Loaded with alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation, flaxseed has been used for centuries for medicinal and health reasons.
11) Pomegranates - Pomegranates have up to three times the antioxidants of red wine and green tea – and the juice has been shown to reduce artery-clogging plaque, which in turn prevents heart disease and stroke.
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