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1. AVOCADOS
A 1996 study done by researchers in Mexico found that people who ate avocado every day for one week experienced an average 17 percent drop in total blood cholesterol. What’s more, their levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol decreased and HDL (“good”) cholesterol increased.
Pomegranate, The Fountain of Youth
A glass of pomegranate juice a day could keep the wrinkles away, according to a new study that reveals it slows down the aging process of DNA.
Pomegranate has previously been linked to the prevention of heart disease and stress relief but now researchers from the Probelte Bio Labatory in Spain have found that the fruit juice also slows down the natural oxidation (‘wear and tear’) of DNA.
Spice Up Your Life With These 8 Spices
These eight herbs are proven to decrease inflammation or disease risk.
When you add a dash of cinnamon to your cup of coffee or a spring of rosemary to your famous baked chicken, you may think you’re merely making your favorite drinks and dishes more flavorful. But spicing up your meals doesn’t just up the tastiness factor—it can also be a boon to your health and your beauty.
“The benefits spices offer you in terms of your diet and health are endless,” says Elisa Zied, R.D., author of Nutrition at Your Fingertips. “They can help control blood sugar, protect against inflammation that can contribute to chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes and may play a role—directly or indirectly—in weight management. Spices literally add spice to your life and diet but can also be a simple way to enhance meals and optimize your overall health, inside and out.”
Find out which health benefits are hiding in your spice rack and test-drive the top disease-fighting spices with our easy-breezy recipes.
10 Super Foods To Incorporate Into Your Diet
Avocados
Creamy, succulent avocados not only contain the best kind of fat (monounsaturated oleic acid) but also help your body block the absorption of bad fats (cholesterol). They’re high in lutein, which aids 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, which gives beets their distinctive hue, is just one of several disease-fighting phytonutrients found in this root vegetable. Beets are also a good source of folate, which guards against birth defects, colon cancer, and osteoporosis, and are high in fiber and beta-carotene.
The Power of Protein
Protein has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity thanks to low-carb diet fads and weight loss and fitness trends – but it’s always been indispensable to your health. Protein can be found in a wide range of foods, like lean meats, eggs and legumes. While most aren’t labeled “superfoods,” they certainly act as such, helping to rebuild and restore the body, from building bone and muscle tissue to making sure your cells are in top condition. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to bulk up or slim down – protein is a vital part of your daily diet.
The Benefits of Kale
Diet and Digestion
One cup of kale has only 36 calories and zero grams of fat, which makes it a great diet aid. Furthermore, one cup contains nearly 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber, which promotes regular digestion, prevents constipation, lowers blood sugar and curbs overeating. Finally, kale contains the glucosinolate isothiocyanate (ITC) that fights the formation of H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori), a bacterial growth in the stomach lining that can lead to gastric cancer.
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