Healthy Food
Dieticians suggest that there are ten kinds of food to keep oneself trim, healthy and beautiful:
- Fruits Research proves that eating at least 5 portions of fruits each day reduces your risk of many medical problems, including cancer. One portion is about the size of the palm of your hand.
- Green vegetables. Green, leafy vegetables abound in vitamins A and E, as well as fiber and iron. Vitamin A retains the moisture in the eyes, the skin and the mucous membrane, while Vitamin E helps maintain the skin’s elasticity. On the other hand, fiber improves digestion, and iron is needed for the production of red blood cells.
- Vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts the immune system and makes the body less vulnerable to disease. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the body’s collagen production, collagen being a chemical that keeps the skin elastic and wrinkle-free. The body does not manufacture vitamin C on its own, nor does it store it. It is therefore important to eat plenty of vitamin C-containing foods daily. All fruits and vegetables contain some amount of vitamin C, but the highest sources of vitamin C are green peppers, citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, turnip greens and other leafy greens, sweet and white potatoes, and cantaloupe. Other excellent sources include papaya, mango, watermelon, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, winter squash, red peppers, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and pineapples.
- Garlic. It is proved to be antiseptic, antibacterial, stimulating digestion, reducing high blood pressure, glandular regulator, diuretic and even cancer deterrent.
- Essential fatty acids (EFA), also known as the good fat, keep the cells of the body functioning properly. EFA are also beneficial for skin, hair and fingernails.
- Milk. Milk is the best source of calcium and vitamin D for the body, the combination of which is needed to keep bones and teeth strong. Milk is also rich in vitamins B2 and B12, which coaxes the body to produce more red blood cells. Red blood cells bring oxygen to the cells. Having a healthy supply of red blood cells in the blood stream keeps the hair and skin looking healthier.
- Yogurt. Aside from being a good source of calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B, yogurt contains friendly bacteria that help to reduce some of the symptoms of stress, assists in digestion, hydrates the skin and clears the immune system.
- Soy. Soy products are known to prevent or treat a variety of health conditions, including high cholesterol levels, osteoporosis, memory problems, high blood pressure, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. It also helps the skin retain its smoothness and elasticity.
- Green tea. Green tea is full of antioxidants that prevent cancers from developing in the body. It is also known for pumping up the immune system and lowering cholesterol levels in the body.
- Water. It keeps the body hydrated maintaining smooth and youthful skin. Hair looks healthier and the nails are stronger when there is enough water in the body. Water also flushes out the waste and toxins out of the body.