You Are What You Eat
May 25, 2010
Today I was reminded once again that what we eat plays a vital role in the condition of our bodies. MSNBC posted an article about 15 muscle-building, brain-enhancing, wrinkle-erasing, heart-strengthening, bone-protecting, immunity-boosting, and inflammation-fighting foods that should be a regular part of our diets.
Want a few suggestions on foods to integrate into your diet?
- Almonds - These energy-rich snacks lower bad cholesterol, bolster testosterone levels and muscle growth, help defend against sun damage and work to keep your arteries free of dangerous free radicals.
- Flaxseeds - Rich in protein and fiber, these little seeds offer a payload of omega-3 fatty acids, which erase spots and iron out fine lines in the skin. Try sprinkling ground flaxseed on oatmeal, yogurt, and salads.
- Dried plums – Also known as prunes, these dark shrivelers are rich in copper and boron, both of which can help prevent osteoporosis.
- Walnuts - Richer in heart-healthy omega-3s than salmon, loaded with more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine, and packing half as much muscle-building protein as chicken, the walnut sounds like a Frankenfood, but it grows on trees.
- Apples - An apple a day reduces swelling of all kinds, thanks to quercetin, a flavonoid also found in the skin of red onions. Quercetin reduces the risk of allergies, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and prostate and lung cancers.
Read more about these foods and the other 10 in the full article at http://bit.ly/cekc68.
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Thanks, Dr. Jen! My day is usually so busy I just try to eat at regular times, but this is a good reminder to think twice about what I’m putting into my body.