Friday, May 15, 2015

Super Foods for Optimal Health

Do your immune system a favor, and pack some more fruits and vegetables on your plate.
They're loaded with nutrients, called antioxidants, that are good for you.
Add more fruits and vegetables of any kind to your diet. It'll help your health. Some foods are higher in antioxidants than others, though.
The three major antioxidant vitamins are beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. You’ll find them in colorful fruits and vegetables, especially those with purple, blue, red, orange, and yellow hues.
Beta-carotene and other carotenoids: apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, green peppers, kale, mangoes, turnip and collard greens, nectarines, peaches, pink grapefruit, pumpkin, squash, spinach, sweet potato, tangerines, tomatoes, and watermelon
Vitamin C: berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, grapefruit, honeydew, kale, kiwi, mango, nectarine, orange, papaya, snow peas, sweet potato, strawberries, tomatoes, and red, green, or yellow peppers
Vitamin E: broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard and turnip greens, mangoes, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach, and sunflower seeds
These foods are also rich in antioxidants:
  • Prunes
  • Apples
  • Raisins
  • Plums
  • Red grapes
  • Alfalfa sprouts
  • Onions
  • Eggplant
  • Beans
Other antioxidants that can help keep you healthy include:
Zinc: oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, fortified cereals, and dairy products
Selenium : Brazil nuts, tuna, beef, poultry, fortified breads, and other grain products
Cooking tip: To get the biggest benefits of antioxidants, eat these foods raw or lightly steamed. Don’t overcook or boil them.

Foods or Supplements?

Foods have many different nutrients in them, and they work together.Supplements don't have that same mix.
If you can’t get enough antioxidants in your diet, some experts recommend taking a multivitamin that includes minerals, too.
But chances are, you can get what you need from your diet. If you want to check that you're on track, ask your doctor or a dietitian.

1 comments :

Nethan Paul said...

This is a nice blog shared by you. For good health, we must take healthy foods. But sometimes we fail to intake some vitamin iron and essential things through any food. That time we feel to have the supplements. Here I would like to add about vitamin B12. Animal-based foods are a good source of B12, but for the vegan, they need the supplement. (https://inhalevapes.co/pages/science)Vitamin B12 vape pen is a good source of B12, and can be taken by vegan and non-vegetarian both.

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