Eating following foods are just too good for you that they should be included in your day to day diet to help you stay healthy.
- Pumpkin. The beta-carotene in pumpkin reduces the risk of breast cancer and keeps your body healthy and repair its skin.
- Sweet potatoes. Don’t just eat these jewels at Thanksgiving. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins A and C as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and iron that are essential need for the body
- Dark meat. Lean red meat and dark meat from poultry are high in iron, which is a necessity for women of childbearing age.
- Salmon. This super food is high in omega-3 EFAs and protein, low in cholesterol and contains quite a few B vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron and magnesium.
- Mango. Mango's are high in vitamin A and C and guard against cervical cancer.
- Figs. Discover the flavor and benefits of figs, which are high in fiber, B vitamins, iron, potassium, and calcium.
- Kiwi. These tasty little fruits pack a punch with more vitamin C than an orange.
- Avocados. Delicious and nutritious, avocados have lots of B-complex vitamins and are an anti-inflammatory, which is great for the skin.
- Green tea. Technically a drink, green tea has polyphenols which are an anti-inflammatory.
- Carrots. Carrots are full of vitamin A, which helps in repairing your skin.
- Spinach. This vegetable is absolutely loaded with vitamins and minerals with especially high concentrations of vitamins K and A and manganese and folate. It also helps prevent against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, and arthritis.
- Citrus fruit. Oranges and grapefruit are full of vitamin C, which helps keep wrinkles at bay.
- Bananas. Bananas have the B vitamin biotin, which builds healthy skin, hair and nails and helps prevent skin irritations such as dermatitis.
- Tomatoes. Like bananas, tomatoes have biotin and also lycopene, which helps prevent cancer.
- Sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds have lots of vitamin E, which is well-known for its healthy skin properties. Taken both topically and eaten, the benefits of vitamin E for your skin are enormous.
- Olives. Olives provide both vitamin E and anti-inflammatory properties which help promote healthy skin. They are also very high in iron.
- Walnuts. These nuts are packed with omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs which promote skin repair and elasticity.
- Egg substitutes. Reducing the fat from eggs will help your heart. If you don’t like egg substitutes, just eliminate the yolk and eat the egg white.
- Cabbage. This vegetable is a great food for a healthy cardiovascular system. Eaten raw is best.
- Onions. Another good vegetable for your heart and your eyes is onions.
- Grapes. Easy to get and loved by most, this fruit is also a great choice for a healthy heart.
- Raspberries. High in antioxidants, this fruit offers benefits to your cardiovascular system.
- Whole wheat bread. Get rid of the white bread and switch to whole wheat, which lowers bad cholesterol.
- Oatmeal. A great food for reducing cholesterol, oatmeal also has lots of vitamins E and C, potassium, and omega-3 EFAs.
- Soy. Soy has been shown to not only significantly lower bad cholesterol, but to also raise good cholesterol. Use soy milk, tofu, or edamame for the best results.
- Almonds. With lots of polyunsaturated fatty acids, almonds will help reduce the bad cholesterol in your body.
- Fish. Find fish rich in omega-3 EFAs such as mackerel, salmon, tuna, and trout.
- Extra-virgin olive oil. This variety of olive oil, which is less processed, will help lower your bad cholesterol and is high in antioxidants.
- Unsaturated fats. Replace saturated fats in your diet with unsaturated fats to reduce your cholesterol. Try replacing cooking oils with canola, corn, safflower, or soybean oils.
- Garlic. Raw garlic (and lots of it) will help reduce your cholesterol. You might want to make sure your partner is sharing the garlic with you, though.
- Beans. Beans are low in fat, high in fiber, inexpensive, and have a high amount of non-animal protein that helps prevent calcium loss.
- Lowfat yogurt. Yogurt is high in calcium and is easier to digest than most other dairy products. It also contains lots of vitamin A and protein.
- Tofu. Also high in protein and a great source of nutrition for your bone health, tofu is versatile and delicious.
- Eggs. Not only are eggs loaded with protein, they are also full of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium more efficiently.
- Water. This should be your drink of choice. It keeps you hydrated, suppresses your appetite, and helps metabolize fat.
- Watermelon. Sweet and full of hydrating water, this fruit is a great food to fill you up without filling you out.
- Brown rice. Replace your white rice with brown rice to get tons of health benefits including a reduced risk for diabetes, colon cancer, heart disease, and lower cholesterol.
- Peanut butter. Not just for sandwiches, dip apples or celery in peanut butter for food high in protein and fiber–and a good replacement for red meat.
- Bulgur. Similar to cracked wheat, but requiring less cooking time, bulgur is a whole grain full of fiber, calcium, and protein.
- Kidney beans. With these inexpensive beans you get protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and iron. Try substituting kidney beans for meat in your next meal.
- Blueberries. Full of vitamin C and potassium, these little berries are full of nutrition and reportedly are one of the foods highest in antioxidants.
- Plums. Available almost year round, these fruits have plenty of vitamins A, B, C, fiber, and potassium.
- Strawberries. For a fruit that can protect your heart, guard against cancer, provide anti-inflammatory properties, and help prevent age-related macular degeneration, strawberries are the way to go.
- Artichokes. Get magnesium, folic acid, fiber, and vitamins A and C with artichokes, which can help with a whole host of medical problems.
- Blackberries. These plumb little tasties are full of vitamins B, C, and K as well as fiber and manganese.
- Honey. Chock full of antioxidants, this sweet treat also has antibacterial properties and works well for sore throats and coughs.
- Apples. Long associated with healthy nutrition, an apple a day can provide heart and brain health benefits.
- Pumpkin seeds. These seeds are loaded with phytosterols, which help lower cholesterol, as well as omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and iron.
- Popcorn. Skip the butter and try any number of healthy touches sprinkled on top such as chili powder, a light sprinkling of flavored sea salts, or Italian seasoning.
- Frozen yogurt. Replace your ice cream with a healthy alternative that provides calcium as well as curbs that sweet tooth.
- Frozen fruit bar. Look for a bar with no added sugar, just pure fruit goodness, for a nutritious dessert.
- Fresh melon salad. Mix cantaloupe and honeydew with some fresh mint leaves and honey for a delicious dessert that is very healthy.




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