Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Top 10 Foods You Should Eat Every Day

Everybody likes to maintain good health. For that we need to eat right. We must be choosy about what we eat. Certain foods should be avoided. On the other hand it is good to take, or rather, we must take certain foods. Which ones are they?

  • Spinach. It is rich source of folate and Omega 3s. It reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. It contains luetin which fights muscular degeneration
  • Tomatoes. They contain the antioxidant lycopene, which reduces the risk of prostate, skin, lung, bladder and stomach cancers. It also reduces the risk of coronary artery disease
  • Yoghurt. It boosts the immune system and protects you from cancer.
  • Carrots. They protect you from several types of cancers, from asthma and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Blueberries. They help in preventing cancer, age- old changes in memory and Diabetes. They contain fiber and vitamins A and C and boost the cardiovascular system
  • Oats. They contain soluble fiber, which reduces the risk of heart disease. They do contain carbohydrates, but their release is slowed by the fiber content. You get a lot of muscle building energy from them
  • Walnuts. They contain omega 3s ( good for the heart), protein ( good for muscle building)
  • Black Beans. They are good for the heart and boost brain- power. They contain anthocyanins, which are anti-oxidants that improve the brain functioning
  • Whole grains
  • Oranges. Orange juice is good. It contains antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C and flavonoids and carotenoids, which are good in preventing cancer

It is advisable to eat certain foods everyday. Eating right means keeping good health. Be conscious about what you eat.

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