Sunday, July 15, 2007
- Grapes and peanuts - source of Resveratrol, an antioxidant believed to reduce heart diseases and Alzheimers
- Tomatoes .. source of the antioxidant lycopene that reduces the risk of cancer by 40% -- Tomato eaters function better mentally in old age and suffer half as much heart disease. Concentrated tomato sauces have 5 times more lycopene than fresh tomatoes, and canned tomatoes have three times more than fresh.
- Olive Oil .. reduce death from heart disease and cancer. High in antioxidant activity
- Garlic .. garlic is packed with antioxidants known to help fend off cancer, heart disease, all-over aging, and prolong cancer survival time. Let crushed garlic "rest" for about 10 minutes before cooking to preserve disease-fighting agents.
- Spinach .. Second among vegetables only to garlic in antioxidant capacity and is also rich in folic acid, which helps fight cancer, heart disease and mental disorders. Folic acid may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
- Whole grains .. contain anticancer agents and help stabilize blood sugar and insulin, which may promote longevity. Whole-grain "dark" breads, cereals such as All Bran, and "old fashioned" oatmeal are an excellent source.
- Salmon , and other fatty fish. Contains high amounts of omega-3 fat that performs miracles throughout the body, fighting virtually every chronic disease known. Without it, your brain can't think, your heart can't beat, your arteries clog, and joints become inflamed. You need one ounce a day, or two servings of salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring or tuna per week
- Nuts .. eating more than 5 ounces a week can cut heart-attack deaths in women by 40% and help prevent deadly irregular heart beats in men. Almonds and walnuts lower blood cholesterol. Most of the fat in nuts is the good-type monounsaturated and/or omega-3. Unsalted nuts are best.
- Blueberries .. High in antioxidants, a half-cup of blueberries a day can retard aging and can block brain changes leading to decline and even reverse failing memory.
- Tea .. Green or black tea has equal antioxidant benefit. One cup a day can cut heart disease risk in half, draink tea made from loose tea or tea bags; instant or bottled tea has little effect.
http://www.theteacart.net/teaatoz.htm - Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
- Cabbage: help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers, maintain estrogen at healthy level
- Honey: tranquilizer and sedative, mixed with apple cider vinegar good for the throat
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