| One of the important things we need to do to | | | | improving the circulation. |
| ensure a good balance in our lives is to be | | | | |
| aware of what we eat. | | | | Nuts & Seeds - although nuts can be high in |
| | | | calories, they're also high in protein and |
| There are certain foods that contain high | | | | antioxidant vitamin E, zinc and selenium. |
| amounts of beneficial substances - | | | | Good for an energy snack - best raw not |
| antioxidant vitamins and minerals and | | | | roasted. Seeds - rich in Omega-3 and 6 and a |
| beta-carotene that can help eliminate toxins, | | | | variety of vitamins and minerals, good for |
| boost the immune system and help protect | | | | the skin, heart disease, cleansing and the |
| against cancer. | | | | immune system. |
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| Apples & Pears - yes, the good old apple. | | | | Oats - highly nutritious, easily digested and |
| These are full of vitamins and minerals and | | | | a good source of slow-release energy. Try |
| are great for cleansing, good for the skin | | | | porridge for breakfast with berry fruits. |
| and the immune system. Pears are high in | | | | Good for bones and teeth with high levels of |
| iodine which can help thyroid function. | | | | calcium and phosphorus. Good for the nervous |
| Apples are good for reducing cholesterol and | | | | system and have a relaxing effect, also help |
| inflammation. | | | | to stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce |
| | | | cholesterol. |
| Bananas - has got to be one of the best all | | | | |
| round foods. A great snack to boost your | | | | Oily Fish - such as salmon, tuna, mackerel |
| energy and easily digested. A good source of | | | | and sardines. High in Omega-3 fatty acids. |
| protein and fibre, high in potassium, a | | | | Good for memory and general brain function, |
| natural antibiotic and mildly sedative so | | | | heart disease and inflammatory skin |
| good for helping you sleep and with PMS. | | | | conditions as improving dry skin. High in |
| | | | selenium which detoxifies and protects |
| Beans & Lentils - a good source of protein | | | | against cancer. |
| for veggies and non-veggies alike. They | | | | |
| provide a steady source of energy and contain | | | | Soya - like other beans a good source of |
| plant oestrogens which can help stabilize PMS | | | | protein. Reduces blood pressure and |
| and are even used as an alternative to HRT. | | | | cholesterol and good for fighting cancer. |
| They are high in minerals and good for | | | | Contains plant oestrogens good for hormone |
| cleansing, lowering blood pressure and | | | | related problems in women such as PMS and the |
| cholesterol levels. | | | | menopause. Tofu is high in calcium and iron |
| | | | good for bone health and the circulation. |
| Red(dish) things - Berries: strawberries, | | | | |
| raspberries, blackberries etc.. - high in | | | | Yams & Sweet potatoes - good for slow energy |
| antioxidants so good for the immune system. | | | | release. Contain plant oestrogens so good for |
| Beetroot: cleanses and boosts the immune | | | | those hormone related problems again. High in |
| system, high in antioxidants. Carrots: great | | | | antioxidant vitamins and minerals good for |
| for cleansing, high in Vitamin A, good for | | | | eliminating heavy metals. Protect against |
| the skin, best eaten raw. Peppers: high in | | | | heart disease, cancer and good for the |
| vitamin C and other antioxidant vitamins, | | | | circulation. High in vitamin E which is good |
| good source of zinc, good for the immune | | | | for the skin. Minerals such as calcium, |
| system, magnesium - good for energy. | | | | magnesium, potassium good for bones, teeth |
| Tomatoes: high in water so good for | | | | and gums. |
| hydration, lower heart disease, high in | | | | |
| antioxidants good for the immune system, | | | | Yoghurt - buy only the live, natural version, |
| lycopene found in cooked tomatoes is good for | | | | not the ones full of sugar! Good source of |
| cancer prevention. | | | | protein and calcium. Easily digested and good |
| | | | for the digestive system, boosts the levels |
| Green stuff - Broccoli: high in vitamins | | | | of friendly bacteria especially after |
| (esp. B and folic acid), minerals and | | | | antibiotics. Protects the immune system and |
| antioxidants, good for cleansing the liver | | | | good for urinary and yeast infection. |
| and contains substances that help fight | | | | |
| cancer. Cabbage: good for the digestive | | | | Buy fresh, local organic food whenever |
| system, rich in minerals esp. potassium and | | | | possible. Organic fruit and vegetables have a |
| phosphorus. Spinach: a powerful cleanser, | | | | higher level of minerals and no residual |
| good for the immune system, high in calcium - | | | | insecticides or pesticides. I'm off for a |
| good for bones, teeth and gums, iron - good | | | | healthy breakfast of muesli or possibly |
| for the blood, potassium - regulates high | | | | porridge and a topping of all the above - |
| blood pressure. | | | | well, maybe just the berries! |
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| Garlic - good for infections such as colds, | | | | For additional information on Health and |
| antiviral, antiseptic and antibiotic. Reduces | | | | Nutrition visit my website. |
| cholesterol and is great for boosting the | | | | |
| immune system, cleansing the liver and | | | | Copyright 2005: Clare Evans. |