14 WONDERFOODS

Food | Health

OATS - high in soluble fibre, help lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease.
BEANS - and all legumes, are good sources of protein, iron and fibre and help lower cholesterol.
SALMON - High level of Omega-3 oil, which reduces the risk of heart attack; also helps ease arthritic pain.
BLUEBERRIES - High inVitamins C & E and very high in antioxidants, all of which reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
ORANGES - High levels of Vitamin C, fibre, beta-carotene and more than 60 antioxidants. Low GI and low fat.
PUMPKIN - Eat as a vegetable. High in B vitamins and carotenoids, which help protect against some cancers.
SOY PRODUCTS - Contain a wide variety of nutrients, protein and fibre. Some evidence suggests soy may give a reduced risk of breast cancer.
SPINACH - High in iron and antioxidants.
GREEN TEA - High in antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and may prevent rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancer.
BROCCOLI - Good source of Vitamins A,C and folate. Also rich in phytochemicals which have been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
TURKEY - As well as protein, turkey contains high levels of tryptophan, which helps you relax and gives you a feeling of wellbeing.
WALNUTS - Rich in polyunsaturated fats, Omega-3 oil, fibre and Vitamin E; help reduce bad cholesterol.
TOMATOES - either fresh or canned. One of the richest sources of lycopene, which reduces the risk of breast and prostate cancer.
YOGHURT - Good source of protein and calcium. The best kind contains Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium & Lactobacilus, all of which keep the bowel and digestion healthy.

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Tottie's picture

Good list

Thankfully I eat most of these on a regular basis - but one thing I can't cope with is soy products.

re 14 wonderfoods

Actually, some sources report that there seems to be some problem with westerners consuming large amounts of soy products. It appears that our systems can't cope with it. So, as with everything, moderation is the key word.

IntricateGirl's picture

Instead...

Instead of green tea, may I suggest white tea. It has less caffeine, it is sweeter, and it is supposedly higher in anti-oxidants. It is a bit more difficult to come by, but thanks to the internet, this really shouldn't be a concern.

re White tea

I haven't tried white tea. It sounds interesting. I'll have a look for it.

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