Green tea: A huge number of studies have shown time and again about how green tea is a potion for weight loss and a healthy life. The leaves of the tea plant are rich in catechins, an antioxidant that will wonderfully protect you against illness. They are also beneficial for weight loss and contain EGCG which amps up the metabolism. Drink no more than 3 cups of green tea a day and feel the difference.
Blueberries: Being the most
antioxidant-rich berries packed with polyphenols, Blueberries top the charts
for healthy food everywhere in the world. Blueberries are anti-carcinogenic,
help against diabetes mellitus and memory problems related to old age.
Also rich in fibre and vitamins A and C that boost the cardiovascular
health, blueberries are must have in your daily diet.
Pulses: Pulses dominate the Indian
gastronomical scene by and large. Dal is rich in protein, essential
amino acids, potassium, iron, fibre and vitamin B1. Dal such as the
moong can be sprouted and eaten as a snack. Dal is famous for
controlling blood sugar and cholesterol as well. So, 2 small bowls of
dal will replenish your body with all these nutrients. PS. If you have
problems related to uric acid, don’t consume dal.
Bell Peppers: Available in green,
yellow and red, their colour gives them a distinct density of
phytonutrients which are known to prevent a number of diseases. Bell
peppers are also full of vitamin C and E which are protective against
diseases. A cup of stir-fried or roasted bell peppers would replenish
your body with anti-oxidants.
Yogurt: A single cup of yogurt can
cover almost 25 per cent of your daily calcium and protein requirement
which means more loss of unwanted weight and a better health. Plus it
contains body-friendly probiotic bacteria that boost your immunity. It
is also a known anti-carcinogen.
Avocados: Avocados contain huge
quantities of monosaturated fats that protect you against cholesterol
and deplete the concentration of triglycerides in your blood. This
lowers your chances of a heart ailment or stroke by default. Moreover,
they are also high on the Vitamin B’K’E and fibre. Researchers from Ohio
State University found that nutrients taken from avocados were able to
stop oral cancer cells, and even destroy some of the pre-cancerous
cells.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes, especially the
red ones are rich in the antioxidant called lycopene which shields your
body against sunburns, bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach
cancers, as well as reduces the risk of coronary artery disease.
Tomatoes are also enriched with vitamin C and K1, potassium, folate B9
and chlorogenic acid which essentially known to control blood pressure
in people who suffer from high blood pressure.
Apples: It is said that an apple
day keeps the doctor away. Apples are ores of anti-oxidants which fight
free radicals in your body and irons. Apples have anti-aging properties
and enhance the lifespan of a person. Researchers at Florida State
University, in their study, found that older women who started a regime
of eating apples daily experienced a 23 percent drop in levels of bad
cholesterol (LDL) and a 4 percent rise in good cholesterol (HDL) after
just 6 months.
Quinoa: It is the only plant food
that is an out and out protein. This is obviously a great piece of
information for vegetarians who are looking for their daily dose of
protein. Touted as the future grain of future quinoa contains almost
twice as much fibre as most other grains, iron, lysine, magnesium,
riboflavin (B2). It also has a high content of manganese. Replace your
white rice with quinoa and see the difference.
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