Monday, March 7, 2011

Food Facts-Smart Diet


Proper diet ..will tend to ward off diseases”.Recent research has identified specific foods that can help you stay healthy:

1.BERRIES of all hues are rich in antioxidants,meaning they combat chemicals that can cause cell damage and chronic inflammation.
2.SPINACH and other DARK LEAFY GREENS deliver vitamin K,which helps prevent bone loss.
3.YOGURT and other DAIRY products are a terrific source of bone-building protein and calcium.In a Japanese study,eating 1/4 cup of yogurt a day led to a 50% reduction in tooth loss,possibly because of the pro-biotic’s in yogurt.
4.WHOLE GRAINS can protect against diabetes,heart disease,stroke,colon cancer,and gum disease.
5.RED WINE contains Resveratrol,an antioxidant,inflammation damper,and artery protector.
6.DARK CHOCOLATE helps keep arteries functioning well.But have no more than an ounce and a half a day.Too much will pack on (heart-damaging)pounds.
Source:-Good housekeeping

1 comment:

  1. It's important to know the facts about the food we eat. Thanks for sharing that information.

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