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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

5 Fabulous Foods You Need In Your Diet


The trend for clean eating and healthy living is booming. People are partaking in beetroot smoothies for breakfast, quinoa and acai berries for lunch, fruit-based snacks throughout the day and all things whole grain for dinner. The link between your diet and your health is well known, but scientists and nutritionists now know more about the sorts of foods you should be eating to enhance your physical well being than ever before. While the term ‘superfood’ has been bandied about for the past decade or more, the foods that this tag is attached to have been around for a lot longer. Take a look at these five foods that you need in your diet to ensure a healthy lifestyle.

Avocado

While you may think this is the snack of choice for every millennial on the planet, the avocado is actually a fantastic source of monounsaturated fat. This specific type of fat is fundamental in lowering your risk of developing cancer, heart disease and dementia. While higher in calories, these thick-skinned beauties are full of antioxidants and fiber to maintain a healthy digestive system.

Mackerel

Mackerel is a super source of the essential fatty acids we require in our diet. Tasty and nutritious, mackerel can lower your risk of cancer and stroke. Some of the fatty oils such as Omega 3 contained within oily fish have been proven to ward off arthritis and alleviate depression symptoms.

Garlic

If you are undergoing any sort of vein treatment, you may want to consider upping your garlic consumption. These tiny bulbs of nutrition can reduce the chances of developing blocked blood vessels and therefore lower your chances of having a heart attack. Garlic has been used in a variety of ancient medicines and with good reason. Eating garlic every day can improve your immune system with its antiviral and antibacterial qualities.

Flaxseeds

While this may sound like a food you give to your gerbil, don’t discount the power of the flaxseed. Flaxseeds are tiny little morsels of proteins, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. While you might not want to have a bowl of neat flaxseeds, they are great additions to your breakfast cereal in the mornings, or you can heap a handful into any homemade flapjacks you are baking at the weekend.

Red Wine

Yes, alcohol can be good for you but only in moderation. Drinking a glass of red wine with your dinner every evening increases the good cholesterol within your body reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. The flavanols in wine are exceptional antioxidants and may even reduce your risk of picking up infections or bugs. Red wine tastes delicious, and you can experiment with different varieties. Try and go for the richer and deeper reds as these contain the most flavanols.

Eating a healthy and balanced diet can be tricky with our fast-paced and busy lifestyles. However, try to include these foods in your diet, and you will ensure that you receive the maximum health benefits from what you choose to eat.

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