Top 10 Healthy Foods
Everyone wants to keep healthy without too much effort. So let's start from our mouth by eating those healthy foods, which people can easily get in their daily life.
NO.10 Tomatoes
Lycopene from tomatoes is found to be protective against a growing list of cancers, including colorectal, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Tomatoes also lower blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, and are great for your skin.
NO.9 Spinach
Folate, one of the components of spinach, is helpful for mental health. Spinach also has been found to be protective against various kinds of cancer. These include bladder, prostate, liver and lung cancer. Some components of spinach can be applied to protect the skin from harmful rays of sun, including UV rays.
NO.8 Peanuts
Peanuts are rich in antioxidants that protect cells from damage linked to heart disease and cancer. They also contain high levels of protein and monounsaturated fat. Peanuts also help prevent bleeding from injuries and hemophilia.
NO.7 Cauliflower
Cauliflower possesses a very high nutritional density. It contains anti-cancer compounds released when it is chopped or chewed. It is high in flavonoid, which can prevent infection and reduce risks of heart diseases and stroke. It is also helpful to reinforce vascular walls and the immune system.
NO.6 Blueberries
Blueberries are rich in Vitamin C, which can prevent plaques inside the artery and many cancers. They are helpful to improve nighttime visual acuity and promote quicker adjustment to darkness and faster restoration of visual acuity after exposure to glare. Blueberries help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age-related conditions.
NO.5 Oats
Oats have beneficial effects on cholesterol levels. They can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and prevent heart failure. Oats are good for improving of blood circulation and relaxation. They contain calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc, which can prevent osteoporosis and anemia.
NO.4 Green tea
Green tea consumption is linked with reduced levels of psychological distress. A green tea component, the amino acid theanine, is thought to have a tranquilizing effect on the brain. Green tea can exert sun damage protection by quenching free radicals and reducing inflammation rather than by blocking UV rays.
NO.3 Red grapes
Red grapes are rich in fiber and antioxidants, which reduce risks for cardiovascular disease. Seeds of red grapes reduce cholesterol levels and systolic pressure. They also contain a great amount of energy and provide a very high level of carbohydrates and protein. Red grapes contain almost no fat.
NO.2 Mandarin fish
Mandarin fish contains protein, fat, and a small amount of vitamins. It has an easily digestible and tender texture, which is suitable for children, senior people and people with poor digestion. Mandarin fish is also good for people with tuberculosis. The fish is low in calories and high in antioxidants.
NO.1 Garlic
Garlic is claimed to help prevent heart disease and cancer. Garlic supplements reduce accumulation of cholesterol on the vascular walls. It also helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Garlic cloves are used as a remedy for infections, digestive disorders and fungal infections.
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