Eating well doesn’t necessarily have to be an arduous task.
You can eat well, and eat yummy stuff at the same time. It doesn’t always have
to be either or. I should probably put in a disclaimer here and say that I eat
almost anything. Whilst I am fussy in some respects, for the most part I love
fruit and vegies and a variety of foods in general. If you are not naturally
adept at chowing down on the occasional celery stick, or piece of fruit, you
may need to suck it up a little for the following list.
As we all know, some foods are packed with vitamins,
minerals and healthy goodness, while others are nasty to our bodies. Below is a
list of some of nature’s superfoods. Try adding some of these to your diet on a
regular basis.
Açai: An exotic berry from the Amazon which
has seen a lot of hype in recent years. The hype is not unfounded though, as
this little berry contains a very unique concentration of amino acids,
antioxidants and essential fatty acids. You’ll also be pleased to know that
this little piece of natural awesomeness can help combat premature aging due to
its high content of something known as oleic acid. This helps omega oils
penetrate cell membranes to keep them supple. Cool huh!
Yoghurt: You may have seen the ads on TV stating
all the good bacteria it contains. The most well known culture in it is
Lactobacillus acidophilus. This passes through the stomach and helps to restore
balance in the digestive system. It can also help fight off infections. One cup
of yoghurt contains fifty percent more calcium than a glass of milk. Some other
big worded good stuff it contains are: potassium, riboflavin, magnesium and
phosphate.
Broccoli: This lovely green vege is packed with
vitamin C, folic acid, and carotenoids which are loaded with vitamin A and can
help protect your body from free radicals. It also enhances the immune system,
and even have an effect on reproductive health. One small serving of broccoli
provides 175% of your daily vitamin K needs, which helps build strong bones and
aids with blood coagulation. Broccoli is also said to have anti-carcinogenic
properties as well.
Blueberries: These guys are awesome too! In fact
blueberries are even cancer-fighting. They contain high levels of ellagic acid,
an antioxidant that has been proven to slow the growth of some cancerous tumors.
Hopefully that is enough to
start with. Start adding a few of these into your diet on a more regular basis
and begin to feel the difference. Like anything in life, it is about finding
balance. Unless you go to the extremes, you don’t need to make too many radical
changes to incorporate some of these into your dietary routine. A healthy diet
isn’t all about cutting out the bad stuff, it is more about limiting the bad
stuff, and ensuring that the good stuff we put into our bodies far outweighs
the bad stuff.
I hope these tips help you!
Have a fantastic, healthy day!
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