Ten Power Foods

Trying to eat healthy and exercise can become quite tedious and that's the main reason so many people fail when dieting. The first step to your successful change to eating healthy is not to look at it as a diet but as a lifestyle.

The following foods should be incorporated into your menus at least three times a week. It may take discipline, but it's all for your long, happy and healthy life.


POWER FOODS


1. SALMON - A great source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, which can help prevent Alzheimer's, obesity, sunburn and even depression.


2. BLUEBERRIES - Rich in fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Studies have shown that they may help improve memory and motor skills.


3. CINNAMON - Studies from the USDA have found that cinnamon can help reduce blood-sugar levels in diabetics. It is also an antibacterial.


4. KALE - This leafy green is loaded with beta carotene for healthy eyes and organic sulfuric compounds that help fight against certain cancers.


5. PUMPKIN - High in vitamin A, antioxidants and carotenoids it has been shown to fight several types of cancer, heart disease and cataracts.


6. SOY - Best known for it's ability to decrease the symptoms of menopause, but it's also hailed for it's ability to help lower cholesterol and the risk of Alzheimer's and kidney disease.


7. WALNUTS - Loaded with plant based omega-3 fatty acids and mono-saturated fat, the walnut is believed to help reverse some of the effects of eating foods high in saturated fats.


8. AVOCADO - The avocado is high in glutathione which blocks up to 30 different carcinogens. It's an ideal natural combo of fat protein and carbs.


9. OATS - Full of soluble and insoluble fiber, it's the perfect food. Soluble fiber helps to reduce cholesterol and keeps the heart healthy and insoluble fiber supports the digestive system.


10. DARK CHOCOLATE - Yummy - recent studies have shown that chocolate is rich in flavonoids that boost the production of nitric oxide in blood vessels. This type of chocolate can also lower blood pressure and improve circulation.


To Your Health