Add These Top Ten Ingredients For Good Health
Eating well and physical fitness are both needed for good health. Unfortunately there is no one food that in and of itself will guarantee good health. We need to eat a variety of foods from these groups to be healthy. Always keep an eye on the size of the portion so overeating is not an issue. Mealtimes should be relaxed, pleasant occasions so that the healthy food you are eating can be effective. All this, along with healthy emotions work to give you a healthy body.
Berries - Perhaps you have a favorite berry or, you may love them all,either way you can't go wrong grabbing some berries as a snack. Try a smoothie made from mixed berries as a luscious dessert. Most berries have a high vitamin C content and some have other beneficial nutrients as well. Great for the circulatory system are blueberries which are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidant. Less known Gogi berries are loaded with nutrients that will keep your body fit.
Citrus - Everyone knows that foods in this group are known for their vitamin C. For the best nutritional value you will want to choose fruit as close to the tree as possible and the riper the better. Consume fruits that have been ripened on the tree as soon as picked for the top nutritional value. Grapefruit is an excellent choice for breakfast. Dress up a salad by squeezing fresh lime over it or try a different type of dessert: oranges mixed with some coconut and honey.
Vegetables - What a wide variety there is when you are talking vegetables. Picking out vegetables for a nutritionally sound diets is second nature for vegetarians and vegans. Many of the minerals your body needs will come from this group. Some people do not realize that potassium is very important to your body. Or they may think you can only get potassium from eating a banana. You may not realize that eating a stalk of broccoli is more than sufficient for getting potassium. A good choice is a pasta salad with green leafy vegetables and some pine nuts. You can have a complete meal for lunch by crumbling some feta cheesee on top along with some light vinaigrette.
Whole Grains - For this group you will want to add a variety of grains for them to be sound nutritionally. You can often get a whole protein source by adding two or more grains together. An example of this is some wheat kernels mixed with brown rice and seasonings which is popular in many other countries.
Salmon - Salmon is lean fish and nutritionally one of the best fish choices. It is rich in Omega-3 oils that are noted as helping improve the functioning of the brain. Salmon baked whole with just lemon or lime as a seasoning makes a fantastic main dish or a hearty luncheon featured menu item. Salmon is also commonly found in chilled seafood dishes.
Legumes - Simply, a legume is a fruit with a single dry seed.Pods are another name for legumes. Peanuts, soybeans,and dried beans are all examples of legumes. Legumes are a great nutritional choice due to the fact that they are high in iron and fiber. A popular legume which has been used for hundreds of edible and non edible products are peanuts!
Nuts and seeds - So much goodness is packed into these tiny little packages. We all pretty much know that pecans and walnuts are good for us, but you may not know that one brain food is flax seed which contain a non meat source of omega-3 oils which are essential.
Lean proteins - The keyword here is lean. Americans eat far too much protein compared to the rest of the world. Cut down of portion sizes--three ounces will provide all the needed protein needed for your day. Also, trim all visible fat from your protein source. Alternatively, use non meat substitutes such as the complete proteins found in vegetable dishes like beans and brown rice.
Tea - Depending on the type of tea you prefer, you can get an energy boost from a cup of green tea, or the calming effect of chamomile tea. Get going with mint teas or start your day with Earl Grey Breakfast Tea. Herbal teas are soothing, tasty and good for you. Non herbal teas will help you to stay alert when you need help to function.
Olive oil - As far as fats go this is the healthiest choice. You can use it on your salad, for a nice dressing mix olive oil with a little vinegar, or it can be used for frying foods. To avoid breaking the oil down keep the heat low while frying.
No magic here, but by making these small additions you will be on your way to better health. - 17273
Berries - Perhaps you have a favorite berry or, you may love them all,either way you can't go wrong grabbing some berries as a snack. Try a smoothie made from mixed berries as a luscious dessert. Most berries have a high vitamin C content and some have other beneficial nutrients as well. Great for the circulatory system are blueberries which are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidant. Less known Gogi berries are loaded with nutrients that will keep your body fit.
Citrus - Everyone knows that foods in this group are known for their vitamin C. For the best nutritional value you will want to choose fruit as close to the tree as possible and the riper the better. Consume fruits that have been ripened on the tree as soon as picked for the top nutritional value. Grapefruit is an excellent choice for breakfast. Dress up a salad by squeezing fresh lime over it or try a different type of dessert: oranges mixed with some coconut and honey.
Vegetables - What a wide variety there is when you are talking vegetables. Picking out vegetables for a nutritionally sound diets is second nature for vegetarians and vegans. Many of the minerals your body needs will come from this group. Some people do not realize that potassium is very important to your body. Or they may think you can only get potassium from eating a banana. You may not realize that eating a stalk of broccoli is more than sufficient for getting potassium. A good choice is a pasta salad with green leafy vegetables and some pine nuts. You can have a complete meal for lunch by crumbling some feta cheesee on top along with some light vinaigrette.
Whole Grains - For this group you will want to add a variety of grains for them to be sound nutritionally. You can often get a whole protein source by adding two or more grains together. An example of this is some wheat kernels mixed with brown rice and seasonings which is popular in many other countries.
Salmon - Salmon is lean fish and nutritionally one of the best fish choices. It is rich in Omega-3 oils that are noted as helping improve the functioning of the brain. Salmon baked whole with just lemon or lime as a seasoning makes a fantastic main dish or a hearty luncheon featured menu item. Salmon is also commonly found in chilled seafood dishes.
Legumes - Simply, a legume is a fruit with a single dry seed.Pods are another name for legumes. Peanuts, soybeans,and dried beans are all examples of legumes. Legumes are a great nutritional choice due to the fact that they are high in iron and fiber. A popular legume which has been used for hundreds of edible and non edible products are peanuts!
Nuts and seeds - So much goodness is packed into these tiny little packages. We all pretty much know that pecans and walnuts are good for us, but you may not know that one brain food is flax seed which contain a non meat source of omega-3 oils which are essential.
Lean proteins - The keyword here is lean. Americans eat far too much protein compared to the rest of the world. Cut down of portion sizes--three ounces will provide all the needed protein needed for your day. Also, trim all visible fat from your protein source. Alternatively, use non meat substitutes such as the complete proteins found in vegetable dishes like beans and brown rice.
Tea - Depending on the type of tea you prefer, you can get an energy boost from a cup of green tea, or the calming effect of chamomile tea. Get going with mint teas or start your day with Earl Grey Breakfast Tea. Herbal teas are soothing, tasty and good for you. Non herbal teas will help you to stay alert when you need help to function.
Olive oil - As far as fats go this is the healthiest choice. You can use it on your salad, for a nice dressing mix olive oil with a little vinegar, or it can be used for frying foods. To avoid breaking the oil down keep the heat low while frying.
No magic here, but by making these small additions you will be on your way to better health. - 17273
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