These are the top 10 healthiest foods. If there's one thing I learned long ago, there is no magic pill that will make you healthy or fit. No matter how many pills and supplements you take, nothing will compare to a well balanced diet. The healthy food list below consists of the 10 healthiest foods. Also known as 'super foods'. So... what are super foods? They are foods that contain very high health benefits. The health benefits are so strong that they are recognized as 'super foods'. They're packed with numerous antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. By choosing super foods from this healthy food list you'll be eating foods that are much more nutrient dense per calorie than many other foods. So your body will love you for it! Much of the nutrients contained within these foods are also known to help prevent many life changing diseases such as cancer, arthritis, heart disease and more.
Super foods have been around for as long as we have. In fact, many people can grow some of these in there very own back yard. By the way... these top ten healthy foods are in alphabetical order only. No:1 Berries.Berries are tiny little things, but packed full of nutrition and antioxidants. They're a fantastic source of vitamin C and soluble fiber.
Read more about the health benefits of blueberries and other berries
No:2 Broccoli.Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli are a great way to fight against cancer, heart disease and much more. They're a low calorie high fiber super food.
Read more about the health benefits of broccoli
No:3 Citrus Fruits.These fruits are not only juicy and delicious but also have citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. These have anti-cancer properties.
Read more about the health benefits of lemons and citrus fruit.
No:4 Garlic.It is believed that garlic can lower blood pressure and decrease your LDL cholesterol, while increasing the good HDL cholesterol. One clove of garlic a day can help fight off the possibility of getting diabetes, cancer, heart disease and more.
Read more about the garlic health benefits.
No:5 Nuts.Packed with high energy and fiber, they are so good for you. nuts have the "good" fat that help reduce heart disease. They're also a great hunger suppressor.
Read more about walnuts and almonds nutrition.
No:6 Oats.Oats a high in fiber and low in fat. They help to reduce your bad cholesterol (LDL) and fill you up with a very low GI meal. If you're diabetic, then this is a great grain as it has less affect on your blood sugar.
Read more about oat bran nutrition and the benefits of oat meal.
No:7 Salmon.One of the top 10 healthiest foods is salmon. Packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that may help prevent heart disease and stroke.
No:8 Spinach.Spinach contains a powerful little nutrient called "lutein". This power pack has the ability to prevent cataracts, aand other types of age related macular degeneration.
No:9 Tomatoes.Tomatoes make the top 10 healthiest foods list because of their ability to help prevent prostate cancer. Tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene (particularly when cooked). Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant.
No:10 Turkey.Turkey is a very lean and low calorie food. It's an excellent healthy food choice. Turkey not only improves the immune system, but also aids in the metabolism of your thyroid hormone.
BOOK REVIEW
'Superfoods RX' by Steven G. Pratt, M.D.Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life About the BookSuperFoods Rx includes recipes created by Chef Michel Stroot of the Golden Door Spa and teaches you how to incorporate SuperFoods and their sidekicks into your diet. SuperFoods Rx is an indispensable guide to a healthy, long, and energetic life. This is an excellent reference work for your personal health library. Read what others have to say about Superfoods RX (opens new window) | |
About the AuthorSteven G. Pratt, M.D., is a world-renowned authority on the role of nutrition and lifestyle in the prevention of disease and optimization of health. He is a senior staff ophthalmologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California.
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