Food helps your body function properly, and eating the right foods can act as medicine. It can promote healing, enhance wellness and boost immunity. Because some foods in particular hold special health power, incorporate the following foods into your diet to not only look better, but also feel better.
Pomegranates
This fruit contains levels of free-radical fighting antioxidants that exceed other fruit juices, red wine and tea. Drinking pomegranate juice also has been tied to a number of health benefits, from reducing blood pressure to lowering cholesterol levels.
Strawberries
In addition to being high in vitamin C, strawberries contain high levels of antioxidants. Additionally, strawberries contain anthocyanins, which have been shown to slow the growth of lung, colon and leukemia cancers.
Salmon
This fish contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to numerous heart-health benefits. These include slowing the growth of plaque buildup in the arteries, lowering blood pressure and decreasing triglyceride levels.
Spinach
This leafy green vegetable has been tied to a number of health benefits because of the high number of vitamins, such as A, C, B-6, calcium, folate and others that one serving contains.
Beans
Beans such as kidney, black, navy or pinto beans are low in calories but high in fiber. Particularly beneficial for those with diabetes, beans rank low on the glycemic index, meaning they do not cause blood sugar spikes after consumption.
Sweet Potatoes
In addition to their cheery orange hue, sweet potatoes contain large amounts of beta carotene, which has been linked with reducing cancer risk and slowing the aging process.
Walnuts
Walnuts are a source of protein that helps the consumer feel fuller, longer. Walnuts also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which means they contribute to heart health. Additionally, they are fiber- and vitamin-rich.
Flax Seed
Another omega-3 fatty acid source, flax seed can be crushed and mixed into a variety of foods to provide nutrients such as fiber and antioxidants. Consuming flax seeds in some form (crushed, whole, etc.) has been linked with reducing breast cancer, according to Healthcastle.com.
Apples
An apple a day is known for keeping high cholesterol and blood glucose levels at bay. Apples are also an excellent source of vitamin C, meaning eating apples enables benefits such as healthy blood vessels and better iron absorption.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a good source for a number of vitamins, such as A, C, potassium, calcium, fiber and much more. Broccoli also has phytonutrients, which help to prevent the onset of chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer.
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