10 Healthy Foods you shouldn’t pass up

 

Have you ever wondered which foods are the absolute healthiest for you? We sure have! So, after a bit of searching we came up with this awesome list of healthy foods to fill your basket with the next time you are at the grocery store.  Your body and mind will thank you for loading up on them!

 

1.  Lemons  Lemons

One lemon contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C. Also, citrus flavinoids found in lemons may inhibit the growth of cancer cells and act as an anti-inflammatory.

 

2.   Broccoli broccoli

One medium stalk contains two essential bone building ingredients and that same serving also helps protect against various cancers.

 

 

3.   Dark chocolatechocolate

A small amount each day can help lower blood pressure and reduce bad LDL cholesterol.

 

 

4.   Potatoes Potatoes

A red potato contains cell-building folates and one sweet potato has eight-times the amount of cancer-fighting and immune-boosting Vitamin A you need daily.

 

salmon 5.  Salmon

Plenty of omega-3s to be found in this fish, which can help reduce the risk of depression, heart disease and cancer. It also contains a healthy dose of niacin which may protect against Alzheimer’s and memory loss.

 

6.  Walnuts Walnuts

A source of omega-3 fatty acids which may help reduce cholesterol. Melatonin, an antioxidant which helps regulate sleep, is also found in walnuts.

 

7.  Avocados Avocado

These fruits are full of healthy, satisfying fats that reduce cholesterol. They also provide a good portion of your daily folate and fiber which may reduce your risk of heart disease.

 
8.  GarlicGarlic

A strong disease fighter that can block the growth of bacteria. Additionally, a compound found in garlic works as an anti-inflammatory and can help lower cholesterol and blood-pressure levels.

 

9.  Spinach Spinach

This green has two immune-boosting antioxidants important for eye health. Spinach is also one of the most effective cancer-fighting fruits or veggies out there.

 

10.  Beans beans

Eating beans can lower your risk of heart disease by 22% and may also reduce your chance of breast cancer.

 

 

 

Created February 15, 2015 | Category: Health News and Tips