The Power of Food

When people start a diet they usually think of all the bad food they need to stop eating and think of weight loss in negative way. This is the wrong way to go about things.

A really good approach is to find out about all the good food that will make you healthy and give you energy.

Here are some examples of some of the power foods that you should try an incorporate into your life.

Walnuts


Walnuts contain vitamin E which helps prevent heart disease. They are high in anti-oxidants and contain rich amounds of magnegium and copper. All nuts (unsalted) are full of vitamins and nutrients but don't eat too many as they are high in calories.

Turkey Breast


Turkey breast is low in saturated fat. For example lean beef has 4.5 grams of saturated fated and turkey has only 0.2 grams of saturated fat.

Spinach

Spinach contains beta carotens along withe antioxines. Spinach is also rich in plant-derived Omega 3 fatty acids.

Salmon


Salmon is also rich in Omega 3 fatty acids which can reduce the risk of cornonary artery disease and help control hypertension. Also it can boost your metabolism making it easier to lose weight.

Tomatoes


Tomatoes contain the nutrient lycopene which can prevent prostrate cancer. Lycopene is also thought to be as potent an anti-oxidant as beta-carotene and it is also thought to raise the skin's natural SFP (sun protection factor).

Olive Oil


Olive Oil (especially virgin olive oil) has a high content of monounsaturated fatty acids and a high content of anti-toxins. It can also hep prevent heart disease and gallstones,

Cherries


Cherries are a good source of vitamins A and C and potasium. They also contain pectin and anthocyanins, which are flavonoids linked to the prevention of cancer and heart disease.

Mushrooms


Mushrooms contain zinc, essential amino acids and are high in vitamin B. Mushrooms are low in calories and have no cholesterol. They are also low in salt.

Blueberries


Blueberries contain more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable. It is thought to protect against heart disease and cancer and it can also boost brain power.

Broccoli


Broccoli contains lots of vitamin C, fibre and beta-carotene. Broccoli is also thought to boost the immune system, build bones, fight birth defects and to ward off degenerative eye disease