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Super Foods For Super Health

We all hear about the many wonderful foods
that are good to eat, and good for us. WeFor best results take a tablespoon a day of
always hear about eating fruits, andextra virgin olive oil that is cold pressed
vegetables, and nuts. But that's a big listand greenish in color. This green color helps
to sort through, and wouldn't it be simpleryou  spot  high  levels  of  polyphenols.
to have a few super foods that you can always
turn to? To help you in your endeavors toGarlic
lead a healthy lifestyle and a healthy life
you can use the list compiled below as quickAnother component of the Mediterranean diet,
reference list of 9 super foods. These superGarlic is great for your cardiovascular
foods and 14 others can be found insystem. By eating garlic regularly you can
SuperFoods Health-Style, by Steven G. Prattreduce your blood pressure, triglyceride
M.D.levels and your LDL(bad) cholesterol. Garlic
also has anti inflammatory agents and
Applesantibiotic  properties.
Apples are a great food for many reasonsTo grab all the health benefits of garlic eat
including the ability to reduce the risk orone clove several times a week. Raw garlic is
heart disease, certain cancers, high bloodbest, but cooked is good too. Keep in mind
pressure, and type-2 diabetes. They alsothat dried garlic and garlic supplements
benefit the respiratory system by preventingdon't have the same benefits as fresh garlic.
lung  cancer  and  asthma.
Honey
By consuming apples your body gets fiber,
potassium and antioxidants, such as Vitamin CHoney is not often seen on many lists of
and polyphenols. Studies show that the realhealthy foods, but don't let that fool you.
benefit comes from the synergisticEating honey daily increases the amounts of
interaction  between  these  ingredients.antioxidant in the blood, helps to prevent
constipation, and reduces cholesterol and
To take best advantage of apples for yourblood  pressure.
health, eat a wide variety and make sure that
you eat the peel, which contains severalIf you are running low on energy, reach for
times more antioxidants than the inside. Asthe honey, not sugar. Honey does a better job
they  say,  eat  an  apple  a  day.of maintaining blood sugar and energy than
other sweeteners. And choose dark honeys over
Avocadoslight ones, because they are higher in
antioxidants and flavor. One to two teaspoons
When you want to help you body absorb moreseveral  times  a  week  should do the trick.
nutrients from the foods you eat, have an
avocado too. Fat soluble phytonutrients, likeKiwis
beta-carotene, are more easily absorbed by
the body because of the monounsaturated fatIf you want extreme quantities of Vitamin C
in  the  avocado.and E that can reduce risk of asthma,
osteoarthritis, and colon cancer, and boost
Avocados also help you keep your weight downyour immune system, then grab a kiwi or two.
because they help you feel full, whichAn interesting point to keep in mind is that
triggers your body to stop eating. They aredietary vitamin E appears to lower the risk
calorie rich at 48 calories per ounce, so forof Alzheimer's, and by consuming kiwis, you
best results eat one-third to one-half anget vitamin E without the calories that most
avocado  two  to  three  times  a  week.other vitamin e rich foods contain, like nuts
and  oils.
Dark  Chocolate
Another stellar ingredient is lutein, which
When you want a little indulgence with yourlowers the risk cataracts and macular
health food, try dark chocolate. It containsdegeneration. To get all the above benefits
lots of polyphenols which lower bloodand reduce the risk of blood clots, then
pressure and is a natural anti-inflammatory.consume  one kiwi, two to three times a week.
You should keep in mind that blood pressure
lowering qualities are only in darkOnions
chocolate, but not in its cousin, milk
chocolate.For the benefits of onions, you can just
reread the benefits of garlic, because they
In 2000 a study published by the Americanare  pretty  much  the  same.
Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that the
affect on blood flow from high flavonol cocoaTry to eat dishes containing onions at least
was similar to taking a low-dose aspirin.three times a week, and make sure that you
These means that dark chocolate couldlet the onion sit for 5 to 10 minutes after
possibly be used to treat ailments like minoryou cut it open. If you apply heat too soon
pains  or  headaches.you will deactivate the thiopropanal
sulfoxide, which is the substance in the
For the best results use Newman's Own Sweetonion that gives us the most heart benefits.
Dart Chocolate, as Dr Pratt has found it hasAnd remember the more pungent the onion, the
more polyphenols than any other darkbetter  it  is  for  you.
chocolate he has found. Like avocado,
chocolate is high in calories, so shoot forPomegranates
no  more  than  100  calories  a  day.
Pomegranates are packed with tons of
Olive  Oilphytochemicals like potassium, which is great
for lowering your blood pressure. Studies
There has been much discussion lately aboutalso suggest that pomegranates can slow the
the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Wellprogression of prostate cancer and reduce the
olive oil is one of the main components ofrisk  of  atherosclerosis.
that diet and its benefits are outstanding.
It is a great substitute for other oils andInstead of fighting with the little pulpy
fats and has been shown to reduce the risk ofseeds to get your dose of pomegranate, try
breast and colon cancer, lower bloodfour to eight ounces of 100% juice several
pressure, and improve the health of yourtimes a week. Be sure to stay away from
cardiovascular  system.juices with added sugar.



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