1. Berries Berries are super rich in antioxidants which help protect the cells in our bodies from damage from diseases like cancer. They are also an excellent source of Vitamin C and soluble fiber. Blueberries might help reverse the short term memory loss that often comes with aging.
2. Broccoli
Broccoli and other cruciferous (vegetables of the mustard family) like cauliflower and cabbage, helps fight cancer, especially breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system. Broccoli also contains antioxidants and a substance called sulforaphane, which research is showing to be a powerful cancer fighter and preventer.
Broccoli and other cruciferous (vegetables of the mustard family) like cauliflower and cabbage, helps fight cancer, especially breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system. Broccoli also contains antioxidants and a substance called sulforaphane, which research is showing to be a powerful cancer fighter and preventer.
3. Citrus Fruits
The citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties.
A profuse amount of these citrus bioflavanoids have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and blood clot inhibiting abilities.
The citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties.
A profuse amount of these citrus bioflavanoids have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and blood clot inhibiting abilities.
4. Garlic
There has been an abundance of studies showing that regular consumption of garlic can lower our blood pressure. It also prevents the blood from being overly sticky and decreases LDL cholesterol (the "bad" one) while increasing the good HDL cholesterol.
There has been an abundance of studies showing that regular consumption of garlic can lower our blood pressure. It also prevents the blood from being overly sticky and decreases LDL cholesterol (the "bad" one) while increasing the good HDL cholesterol.
5. Nuts
Walnuts are an superior source of omega-3 fatty acids, type of fat that our bodies can't produce but are extremely essential. Omega-3 essential fatty acids protect us against heart disease.
Almonds are also known for their ability to help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
6. Oats
Oats also help lower cholesterol.Just one bowl of oatmeal per day can reduce cholesterol by up to 23%. Oats are also considered one of the better grains for diabetics as they have less impact on blood sugar levels.
Walnuts are an superior source of omega-3 fatty acids, type of fat that our bodies can't produce but are extremely essential. Omega-3 essential fatty acids protect us against heart disease.
Almonds are also known for their ability to help lower LDL cholesterol levels.
6. Oats
Oats also help lower cholesterol.Just one bowl of oatmeal per day can reduce cholesterol by up to 23%. Oats are also considered one of the better grains for diabetics as they have less impact on blood sugar levels.
7. Salmon
The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish may help prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the rate of blood clotting in the body.
8. Spinach
Spinach's contains lutein, which makes it one of the most outstanding foods in the world in preventing cataracts and age related muscular degeneration, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the elderly.
9. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain tremendous levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the cells in our bodies from damage.
10. Turkey
Turkey is one of the leanest protein foods and also low in calories, making it an excellent healthy food. Turkey also contains selenium which has been demonstrated to inhibit cancer development, improve the immune system, and assist in the metabolism of the thyroid hormone.
The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty fish may help prevent heart disease and stroke by lowering the rate of blood clotting in the body.
8. Spinach
Spinach's contains lutein, which makes it one of the most outstanding foods in the world in preventing cataracts and age related muscular degeneration, the leading cause of preventable blindness in the elderly.
9. Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain tremendous levels of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the cells in our bodies from damage.
10. Turkey
Turkey is one of the leanest protein foods and also low in calories, making it an excellent healthy food. Turkey also contains selenium which has been demonstrated to inhibit cancer development, improve the immune system, and assist in the metabolism of the thyroid hormone.
Note; Make sure when buying Thanksgiving turkey you try to find one that is
grass-fed , hormone, antibiotic, and pesticide-free!
God Bless And Have A Superb Saturday!
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