* Berries- these contain antioxidants that help fight cancer and heart disease. Blueberries top the list followed by cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. For anti-oxidants think color-vibrant and bright. Oooo, a smoothie sounds so good right now!
* Dark leafy greens are loaded with vitamins, minerals, beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, carotenoids, phytochemicals and anti-oxidants. Magnesium rich foods such as spinach reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
* Whole grains contain folic acid, selenium, and B vitamins that are important to heart health. Enjoy whole grain pasta, bread and cereal as well as rye, millet, quinoa, brown rice and wild rice.
* Sweet potatoes boast a wealth of antioxidants, phytochemicals and beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, folate, calcium, copper, iron and potassium. The fiber promotes a healthy digestive tract and the anti-oxidants help to prevent heart disease and cancer.
* Tomatoes are bursting with lycopene; an antioxidant that protects against some cancers. They also contain an abundance of vitamins A and C, potassium and phytochemiclas.
* Beans are packed with protein, folic acid, fiber, iron and magnesium. They also reduce cancer risk, lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and stabilizes blood sugars.
* Nuts are full of healthy, polyunsaturated fats which lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease.A good source of fiber, protein, selenium and Vitamins E and A.
These are just a few of the many things that you can eat to help keep yourself healthy. Feel free to contact me if you have some that we should add to the list.
