Nutrition 10 Great Health FoodsAccording to a dietician at the Mayo Clinic, there are 10 great health foods that are the best bets for eating well. “These ten health foods are some of the healthiest because they meet at least 3 of the following criteria:
Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene.
May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health conditions.
Are low in calorie density, meaning you get a larger portion size with a fewer number of calories.
Are readily available.”
Ready for the top 10? They are Apples, almonds, blueberries, broccoli, red beans, salmon, spinach, sweet potatoes, low-sodium vegetable juice and wheat germ.
So mix apples or blueberries into your smoothies, or sprinkle some wheat germ or almond slivers, apples or blueberries over your yogurt / isolate combo. Not for you? How about some blueberries or apples sprinkled on your Wheynola. You’ll be super fueling your body, eating for maximum health...... and it’ll taste great!!!!!
By adding apples to your diet, you add pectin which can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. Apples are also a good source of Vitamin C which: 1) is an antioxidant; 2) helps keeps your blood vessels healthy: 3) helps the body absorb iron and folate.
Blueberries are the newest wonder food. By adding them to your diet, it is said you can: 1) lower risk of urinary tract infections; 2) improve short term memory; 3) promote healthy aging; 4) get some vitamin C.
Almonds are packed with nutrients. They contain fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, ample Vitamin E, iron and more calcium than any other nut.
So, while you’re on your own at dinner with broccoli, salmon, spinach, sweet potatoes, red beans and low-sodium vegetable juice, All the Whey proteins and Wheynola are an easy mix with the rest of these 10 super health foods!!!!!!!
Go to www.mayoclinic.com for the whole story
Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene.
May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other health conditions.
Are low in calorie density, meaning you get a larger portion size with a fewer number of calories.
Are readily available.”
Ready for the top 10? They are Apples, almonds, blueberries, broccoli, red beans, salmon, spinach, sweet potatoes, low-sodium vegetable juice and wheat germ.
So mix apples or blueberries into your smoothies, or sprinkle some wheat germ or almond slivers, apples or blueberries over your yogurt / isolate combo. Not for you? How about some blueberries or apples sprinkled on your Wheynola. You’ll be super fueling your body, eating for maximum health...... and it’ll taste great!!!!!
By adding apples to your diet, you add pectin which can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. Apples are also a good source of Vitamin C which: 1) is an antioxidant; 2) helps keeps your blood vessels healthy: 3) helps the body absorb iron and folate.
Blueberries are the newest wonder food. By adding them to your diet, it is said you can: 1) lower risk of urinary tract infections; 2) improve short term memory; 3) promote healthy aging; 4) get some vitamin C.
Almonds are packed with nutrients. They contain fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, ample Vitamin E, iron and more calcium than any other nut.
So, while you’re on your own at dinner with broccoli, salmon, spinach, sweet potatoes, red beans and low-sodium vegetable juice, All the Whey proteins and Wheynola are an easy mix with the rest of these 10 super health foods!!!!!!!
Go to www.mayoclinic.com for the whole story
