Some foods are so healthy that we should eat them every day and never eliminate them from our diet. The names of these could surprise you.
1. Lemons
Just one lemon a day covers the recommended daily dose of vitamin C, which will increase your good HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen your bones. In addition, the flavonoids contained in lemon help fight cancer-causing cells and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Adding lemon to your green tea increases your body’s ability to absorb the antioxidants in the tea by up to 80%.
2. Broccoli
One medium-sized broccoli contains 100% of the daily dose of vitamin K and 200% of the daily dose of vitamin C. It also acts as a prevention against several types of cancer.
3. Hot Chocolate
This wonderful delicacy can lower blood pressure, and is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants that reduce bad and increase good cholesterol. By the way, a bar of dark chocolate contains about 53 milligrams of flavonoids, while milk chocolate only has less than 14 mg.
4. Potatoes
One red potato contains over 60 micrograms of folate (a B vitamin), which is about the same amount as a cup of spinach or broccoli. Sweet potatoes then contain a lot of vitamin A. Classic potatoes are a great storehouse of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, zinc, or calcium.
5. Salmon
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect against depression, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. In addition, it also contains niacin, a substance that is associated with the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
6. Walnuts
They also contain omega-3 fatty acids, in addition, they can influence (positively) our mood and also protect us from harmful sun rays (although to such a small extent that they definitely do not replace protective creams). In addition, the antioxidant melatonin they contain helps you fall asleep.
7. Avocado
Avocados are rich in “good” fats, reduce harmful cholesterol, and contain half the daily recommended dose of fiber and 40% folate. It acts as a prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
8. Garlic
Garlic is a powerful weapon in the fight against bacteria, it acts as a natural antibiotic. In addition, it can reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. You just have to be careful not to overcook it – after 10 minutes of boiling, it loses a lot of important nutrients.
9. Spinach
Although it does not contain as much iron as was thought in the past, it is among the healthiest foods. It contains substances important for the health of our eyes, and it is also one of the most effective natural weapons in the prevention of cancer.
10. Bean
It acts as a great prevention of a number of diseases – starting with cardiovascular diseases and ending with cancer. In general, the darker the beans, the more antioxidants they contain.
