1. Onions
By adding
onions in your daily meals you are helping yourself a lot. They have the
property of raising your body's immunity level. Tey have peptides known as
GPCS which are responsible for keeping the calcium level of your body under
control. They are also helpful for good cardiovascular and gastrointestinal
health as they are full of Vitamin C and folate.
2. Spinach
It was not
mere an imagination when Popeye the sailor credited spinach for his muscular
power. He was quite right about this. Spinach has around 13flavonoidcompounds
that are proved to provide immunity against cancer, heart diseases and also
osteoporosis.
3. Bell
Peppers
Whether you
chose to add red or orange or green bell peppers in your diet, they all are
beneficial and are proved to lower the risk cancer. Moreover they have folic
acid and lycopene in them that are responsible for healthy heart.
4. Eggplants
Due to the
presence of antioxidants like nasunin, they protect your brain cells from
damage. And the fibres and potassium present in them lessens the risk of
stroke and dementia. They are good for heart as they have low calories.
5. Sweet Potatoes
These
vegetables are grown under earth and they are rich in Manganese, Vitamin A
and Vitamin C that gives them ant-defending qualities. That makes them good
for the digestive system. Due to the presence of iron and fibre, they are an
energy source also.
6. Asparagus
They have
fibre, folate and Vitamin B6 that results in a healthy heart. They have low
sodium but high potassium contents which makes them helpful for healthy large
intestine. They are an excellent food for pregnant women.
7. Carrots
Carrots can be
named as 'Wonder Veg' because it is good for eyes, hair, skin and heart. They
have pro-vitamin and carotenes and they are also full of Vitamin C that
improves night vision. And due to the presence of Vitamin A regulates blood
sugar level.
8. Brussels sprouts
They are rich
in omega 3 fatty acids, potassium, fibre, Vitamin C and Vitamin K. Vitamin B
and folic acid that keeps women away from uterus tube defects are also
present in abundance in them. That qualifies them as an excellent vegetable
for pregnant women.
9. Broccoli
Broccolis, a
storehouse of antioxidants, can be ranked top among the vegetables that fight
diseases. They help in fighting rectal, lungs and stomach cancers. Due to the
presence of Vitamin C, Folate and beta-carotene it also helps us by providing
immunity against cold and flu.
10. Tomatoes
Tomatoes have
cancer-defending property as they have lycopene and red orbs. Additionally they
have Vitamin A and Vitamin K which keeps your blood pressure under control.
Have them as
soups or as salad and take a step towards healthy life.
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Monday, August 19, 2013
10 food that will take you to a healthy life.
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