Super Foods Part 1
Healthy Foods
1: Garlic
Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) attributed to garlic about 61 medical uses in his “Natural History”, among them:
* Cleaning of animal bites
* Treat skin diseases
* Removal of tapeworms or solitary
* Removal of tumors
* Extraction of Arrows
You’ll probably never need to draw an arrow, but you can get many health benefits of eating garlic. The antibacterial properties of garlic have been effective topical treatment for thousands of years also do a good job inside the body.
Researchers have identified more than 30 cancer-fighting agents in the garlic and raw onion. In studies with mice, the diet of garlic reduced colon tumors by 75%, prevented 100% of esophageal cancer and blocked 70% of breast cancer (Carper). A German study found that garlic is toxic to malignant cells. Garlic may be the best food for cancer, especially stomach cancer. Its antibacterial kills H. pylori, the bacterium that allegedly causes cancer of stomach and colon.
In matters of the heart, eat one or two cloves of garlic a day reduces triglycerides from 13 to 25 percent and lowers blood pressure, cholesterol and the risk of blood clotting. Garlic fights blood clots better than aspirin. It works in eight different ways to stop the formation of blood clots, while aspirin has a single action (Harper).
Garlic also relieves joint pain, gas and diarrhea and provides quiet and a feeling of happiness. Crushed, improves its beneficial action.
2: Yogurt
For decades, yogurt has been recognized its capacity to prevent and cure diarrhea. Yogurt eliminates bacteria that cause intestinal disorders and recent research show that the antibacterial activity of yogurt can reach the entire body by stimulating the immune system. Even killing the bacteria that causes body odor. When taking antibiotics, eating yogurt helps repair the intestinal flora, especially if bifidus, and during travel is the unexpected diarrhea preventative.
This dairy product also significantly reduces the susceptibility to pollen allergies, hay fever and colds, if you start eating three months before the start of the pollen season or cold season. For maximum benefit can be taken throughout the year. It also exerts antiviral activity against cancer. Encourages system antibodies that fight infection and attack viruses and tumors. The yogurts containing Acidophilus helps prevent fungal infections and may reduce the incidence of colon cancer.
3: Tea
In times of stress, the British always suggest a cup of tea. And comforting cups of tea a day can have significant health benefits. The tea – black, green, oolong and white – comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a relative of the camellias in bloom used in gardening.
It is loaded with cancer-fighting catechins. Green tea is the most contains. Dr. Hirota Fujiki of Japan’s National Cancer Center Research Institute suggests that drinking tea is a practical way to prevent cancer. Catechins are also anti-bacterial, a quality that makes the area an asset in the prevention of stomach ulcers.
The green and black tea reduces the risk factors of heart disease by lowering blood pressure and total cholesterol. Tea also dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. Prevents platelets from clumping and works to dissolve blood clots, which helps reduce the damage that diets rich in fat produced in the arteries.
In older women, drinking tea can also improve bone density as it is a good source of manganese, which is important for strong bones.
4: Sweet potatoes
neither the sweet potatoes are not related to days of glory. In times of revolution and civil wars U.S. consumption was high, and the 1920 each American consumed about 14 kilograms of potatoes a year. Now, rarely eat out on the day of Thanksgiving and consumption in Europe is low.
However, the potato should have a seat at the table daily. The so called sweet potatoes have large amounts of antioxidant beta-carotene, numerous vitamins and minerals and fiber. The only thing is they are low in fat, cholesterol and calories. Are linked to preventing heart disease, stroke, many cancers and cataracts. Eat sweet potatoes every day reduces a woman’s risk of heart attack by 22% and the odds of stroke by 40-70%, says Carper.
Sweet potatoes can also improve kidney health. A Japanese study published in 2007 showed that levels of indicators of hepatitis were significantly reduced in men who consumed a drink made with purple-skinned variety. Action to stabilize blood sugar and improved insulin resistance exerted by the sweet potato may help prevent diabetes.
On the other hand, a sweet potato heated in the oven for a few hours you can taste like candy, while keeping their health benefits.
5: Fish
Salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and tuna fish are heart healthy. They all contain high concentrations of essential fatty acids omega-3 essential for the proper functioning of the body but we need to obtain food.
The Omega-3 fatty acids are particularly good at reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. A diet high in these fatty acids reduces the symptoms of high blood pressure, thins the blood and prevents clots. It also stabilizes heart rate and decreased levels of triglycerides.
Eating fatty fish also protects against macular degeneration, an age-related condition that leads to vision loss and promotes healthy brain function. Has also been linked to the alleviation of depression.
Regularly eat fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may prevent the development of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. This is because fish oil has anti-inflammatory effect because it acts directly on the immune system. Fish oil can also fight colon cancer and breast cancer, and can reduce growth which has already appeared, say studies from the University of Maryland.