Top 8 Life Saving Foods


by Helen Miller - Date: 2009-05-02 - Word Count: 336 Share This!

If you are not eating properly, you are putting yourself at a risk with multiple diseases such as cancer, heart ailments and obesity. Do you know several foods can save you from facing these unwanted health hazards? Here are world's best 7 foods that will help you guard yourself against these problems:

1) Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate offer you polyphenols and flavonoids, which help you control the holesterol levels and minimize the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

2) Lemon
Just one tablespoon of lemon juice can protect you from skin tumors. So, don't forget to include lemon in salads, dishes or just enjoy it with a pinch of salt and a glass of water. It makes extremely refreshing drink if you also add a little sugar into it.

3) Mushrooms
Mushrooms can improve your immune system, and enables you to fight with viruses or bacteria. Choose button mushrooms for their antioxidant properties and protect yourself from cancer.

4) Avocado
Avocado is a rich source of monounsaturated fats, which are considered good for your heart. Many studies indicate that Avocado helps you prevent mouth cancer. Avocados contain plant chemicals- phytochemical, which offer you protection against various diseases.

5) Chili Peppers
If you want to boost your body's metabolism and lose weight, have Chili Peppers. They contain capsaicin which can enhance the activity of a muscle protein called SERCA in your body. Besides, Capsaicin also helps the liver flush out insulin from the bloodstream, and you tend to store less fat in your body.

6) Parsley
Parsley is a rich source of Vitamins C, A, and iron. Only handful of parsley can play an important role in maintaining your health and you can easily add it in any dish you cook.

7) Oregano
Forget apple, having just one tablespoon of oregano gives you more antioxidants. You can add Oregano in many dishes. While buying, ask for Mexican oregano, which is believed to provide you the highest antioxidants.

8) Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopenes, which are cancer fighting phytochemicals. So include organic tomato ketchup in your daily meal to derive essential health benefits of tomatoes.

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Helen Miller is a diet control fanatic, who has lost over 70 pounds of body fat. She shares her amazing story of how she did it through her weight and diet control blog.

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