Have you ever said to yourself that "I want to start eating
healthy?" Then only to figure out you don't know where to
start. The first idea is often fruits and vegetables which
are important though there is more to eating healthy. Live
Lean Today has listed 5 foods that will work perfect for
any person to add to their diet and it will become
instantly healthier. You can plug these foods and more
into you own online diet plan.
Cranberries
They earn super status for their ability to help fight off
nasty urinary tract infections. About 10 ounces of juice a
day does the trick. Plus, recent research shows that
cranberries might also help fend off colds and fight
stomach bugs, gum disease, and certain types of cancer. Add
a little unsweetened cranberry juice to smoothies, and
sprinkle some dried berries into cereal and muffin mix.
Cranberries are great to add to any weight management
program.
Walnuts
These nuts are rich in omega-3s, which help reduce
inflammation and increase good cholesterol. They may even
help with depression and reduce your risk of Parkinson's
and Alzheimer's diseases. Top your salad with 1/4 cup or
try them in pesto.
Beans
The humble legume may prevent heart disease and help head
off colon cancer. Rich in two heart-friendly
phytochemicals, beans are packed with magnesium, potassium,
folate, and fiber. Get a 1/2 cup five to six times per week
by adding canned kidney and garbanzo beans (rinse and drain
first) to salads, burritos, and dips.
Fish
Studies show that eating seafood rich in omega-3s at least
twice a week could reduce your risk of heart disease. And
the reports say women of childbearing age and nursing
mothers can safely eat as much as 12 ounces of seafood a
week if they avoid high-mercury swordfish, shark, tilefish,
and king mackerel; albacore tuna should be limited to 6
ounces a week.
Tomatoes
Loaded with the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes and cooked
tomato products pack a big health punch (at 32 milligrams,
1 cup of spaghetti sauce serves up the day's recommended
intake). Studies show that women with lycopene-rich diets
can have as much as a 50 percent lower risk of developing
breast cancer. The antioxidant can also lower your blood
pressure and bad cholesterol, and may even reduce your risk
of getting macular degeneration and a host of cancers.
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About The Author: Charles Carter, BS in Exercise Science is
President of LIVE, llc of http://www.liveleantoday.com -
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