- According to an Oprah mag from a few years ago.
- Avocados: contains the best kind of fat (monounsaturated oleic acid_ but also helps your body block the absorption of bad fats (cholesterol). They're high in lutein, which aids in eyesight, and in potassium and folate, which may reduce the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. And they're low in pesticides.
- Beets: the pigment betacyanin,is just one of several desease fighting phytonutrients found in this root vegetable. Beets are also a good source of folate, which guards against birth defect, colon cancer, and osteoporosis, and are high in fiber and beta-carotene.
- Horseradish: glucosinolate-rich horseradish fights cancer and kills bacteria. It's also a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamin C, which, among other things, helps maintain collagen.
- Sweet Potatoes: Whether orange or white, sweet potatoes contain phytonutrients that promote heart and eye health and boost immunity. They're flush with beta-carotene (thought to lower breast cancer risk) ant vitamin A.
- cruciferous vegetables: Cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli rabe--contain a powerful range of disease fighters. One particular hero, sulforaphane, may increase enzymes that lower the incidence of colon and lung cancers.
- Blueberries:Fresh or frozen, blueberries have sky-high levels of antioxidants, which combat the damage done by inflammation. Anthocyanins have antidiabetic effects as well. May protect the heart muscle from damage.
- Dark leafy greens: Spinach, kale, swiss chard are an excellent source of iron, vitamin a, lutein for eye health. omega 3s.
- Alliums: leeks, onions, garlic, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Antibiotic properties.
- Whole Grains: high in magnesium, b vitamins, fiver, manganese...
- Spelt: like whole wheat, ancient spelt is sweeter, nuttier, and higher in protein than its processed relatives. both are also good sources of manganese and copper.
- Turmeric: used in holistic medicine as a digestive aid and wound healer, can also serve as an anti-inflammatory, so reach for the curry (rumeric is a primary ingredient) when nursing a toothache or a sprain
- Oregano: half a teaspoon of dried oregano has the benefits of a spinach salad. Oregano has the ability to act as an expectorant, clearning congestion, and can also improve digestion.
- Cinnamon: one of the highest antioxidant levels of all herbs and spices. It also has a positive effect on blood glucose levels, so adding it to foods can keep you feelings teady and satisfied.
- Ginger, cayenne, black pepper: that heat on your tongue when you eat spices such as ginger, cayenne, and black pepper is evidence of gingerols, capsaicin, and piperine, compounds that boost metabolism. They also have an aphrodisiac effect--but avoid consuming them if you're bothered by hot flashes.
- Miso: wtf is this.
- yogurt: probiotics, calcium, protein
- sardines:ew
- canned salmon: ew
- sesame seeds: calcium, phosphorous, and zinc
- walnuts: most alphalinolenic omeaga 3 fatty acids, great source of antioxidants, vitamin E, selenium and magnesium.
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