Ganoderma Guide

Super Foods For Super Health


We all hear about the many wonderful foods that are good to eat,
and good for us.

We always hear about eating fruits, and
vegetables, and nuts. But that's a big list to sort through, and
wouldn't it be simpler to have a few super foods that you can
always turn to? To help you in your endeavors to lead a healthy
lifestyle and a healthy life you can use the list compiled below as
quick reference list of 9 super foods. These super foods and 14
others can be found in SuperFoods Health-Style, by Steven G. Pratt
M.

D.
Apples
Apples are a great food for many reasons including the ability
to reduce the risk or heart disease, certain cancers, high blood
pressure, and type-2 diabetes. They also benefit the respiratory
system by preventing lung cancer and asthma.
By consuming apples your body gets fiber, potassium and
antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and polyphenols.

Studies show that
the real benefit comes from the synergistic interaction between
these ingredients.
To take best advantage of apples for your health, eat a wide
variety and make sure that you eat the peel, which contains several
times more antioxidants than the inside. As they say, eat an apple
a day.
Avocados
When you want to help you body absorb more nutrients from the
foods you eat, have an avocado too.

Fat soluble phytonutrients,
like beta-carotene, are more easily absorbed by the body because of
the monounsaturated fat in the avocado.
Avocados also help you keep your weight down because they help
you feel full, which triggers your body to stop eating. They are
calorie rich at 48 calories per ounce, so for best results eat
one-third to one-half an avocado two to three times a week.
Dark Chocolate
When you want a little indulgence with your health food, try
dark chocolate.

It contains lots of polyphenols which lower blood
pressure and is a natural anti-inflammatory. You should keep in
mind that blood pressure lowering qualities are only in dark
chocolate, but not in its cousin, milk chocolate.
In 2000 a study published by the American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition showed that the affect on blood flow from high flavonol
cocoa was similar to taking a low-dose aspirin. These means that
dark chocolate could possibly be used to treat ailments like minor
pains or headaches.


For the best results use Newman's Own Sweet Dart Chocolate, as
Dr Pratt has found it has more polyphenols than any other dark
chocolate he has found. Like avocado, chocolate is high in
calories, so shoot for no more than 100 calories a day.
Olive Oil
There has been much discussion lately about the benefits of the
Mediterranean diet. Well olive oil is one of the main components of
that diet and its benefits are outstanding.

It is a great
substitute for other oils and fats and has been shown to reduce the
risk of breast and colon cancer, lower blood pressure, and improve
the health of your cardiovascular system.
For best results take a tablespoon a day of extra virgin olive
oil that is cold pressed and greenish in color. This green color
helps you spot high levels of polyphenols.
Garlic
Another component of the Mediterranean diet, Garlic is great for
your cardiovascular system.

By eating garlic regularly you can
reduce your blood pressure, triglyceride levels and your LDL(bad)
cholesterol. Garlic also has anti inflammatory agents and
antibiotic properties.
To grab all the health benefits of garlic eat one clove several
times a week. Raw garlic is best, but cooked is good too.

Keep in
mind that dried garlic and garlic supplements don't have the same
benefits as fresh garlic.
Honey
Honey is not often seen on many lists of healthy foods, but
don't let that fool you. Eating honey daily increases the amounts
of antioxidant in the blood, helps to prevent constipation, and
reduces cholesterol and blood pressure.
If you are running low on energy, reach for the honey, not
sugar.

Honey does a better job of maintaining blood sugar and
energy than other sweeteners. And choose dark honeys over light
ones, because they are higher in antioxidants and flavor. One to
two teaspoons several times a week should do the trick.
Kiwis
If you want extreme quantities of Vitamin C and E that can
reduce risk of asthma, osteoarthritis, and colon cancer, and boost
your immune system, then grab a kiwi or two.

An interesting point
to keep in mind is that dietary vitamin E appears to lower the risk
of Alzheimer's, and by consuming kiwis, you get vitamin E without
the calories that most other vitamin e rich foods contain, like
nuts and oils.
Another stellar ingredient is lutein, which lowers the risk
cataracts and macular degeneration. To get all the above benefits
and reduce the risk of blood clots, then consume one kiwi, two to
three times a week.
Onions
For the benefits of onions, you can just reread the benefits of
garlic, because they are pretty much the same.


Try to eat dishes containing onions at least three times a week,
and make sure that you let the onion sit for 5 to 10 minutes after
you cut it open. If you apply heat too soon you will deactivate the
thiopropanal sulfoxide, which is the substance in the onion that
gives us the most heart benefits. And remember the more pungent the
onion, the better it is for you.
Pomegranates
Pomegranates are packed with tons of phytochemicals like
potassium, which is great for lowering your blood pressure.

Studies
also suggest that pomegranates can slow the progression of prostate
cancer and reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
Instead of fighting with the little pulpy seeds to get your dose
of pomegranate, try four to eight ounces of 100% juice several
times a week. Be sure to stay away from juices with added
sugar.
Ganoderma Catalogue: Recreation & Sports
Title: Super Foods For Super Health By: dave





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