Five Foods You Should Eat Every Day
There are some foods with such a strong link to disease prevention and a wealth of nutrients that it makes sense to eat them every day.
The wider the variety of the foods you eat, the better chance you
have to get all the nutrients needed for good health. But there are
some foods with such a strong link to disease prevention and a wealth
of nutrients that it makes sense to eat them every day.
Oranges
A great source of folic acid, fiber, antioxidants beta-carotene and
vitamin C, and anticancer compounds flavonoids and carotenoids. Drink
fresh orange juice; eat fresh oranges for snacks; make fruit salad with
oranges, and toss peeled orange sections into a spinach salad.
Dark Leafy Greens
Full of anticancer compounds, vitamins and minerals. Contains folic
acid to help prevent neural-tube birth defects, antioxidants
beta-carotene and vitamin C, fiber, and anticancer compounds
beta-carotene and lutein. Try spinach, collard greens, kale, turnip
greens. Eat raw or lightly cooked. Use in salads and stir-fry.
Bran Cereal (or other rich source of wheat bran)
Prevents constipation, is a potent anticancer agent, prevents polyps,
may fight breast cancer by diminishing estrogen supplies. Mix in with
your other cereals, make bran muffins, sprinkle on salads, mix into
casseroles, even eat out of hand with a mix of raisins and nuts.
Yogurt
Supplies calcium to prevent osteoporosis, boosts immune function,
fights bacteria, has anticancer properties, may prevent yeast
infections. Make fruit and yogurt smoothies, top vanilla yogurt with
fresh fruit and granola, use on baked potatoes instead of sour cream.
Green Tea
Mounting evidence supports green tea's cancer fighting properties, most
likely due to it's anti-oxidant content. Boosts metabolism and aids in
weight loss or maintenance. Drink your green tea either with or without
caffeine, either hot or iced. Most studies showing the weight loss
benefits of green tea were designed with green tea being consumed with
meals.