Have you heard Hippocrates’ famous quote about letting food
be your medicine and your medicine be your food?
As you know, your nutrition can be a very important factor
influencing your health and wellness. Today, we are going to list five healthy
foods and share with you their benefits so you can incorporate them into your
healthy diet and get inspired to live a healthier life!
Oranges
Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, folic
acid, and anticancer compounds. Eat fresh oranges as snacks or drink fresh
orange juice!
Walnuts
Walnuts contain plenty of muscle-building protein and they
help prevent heart disease. They provide you with rare and powerful
antioxidants and have cancer-fighting properties.
Eggs
Eggs provide Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and protein. This helps
build muscles, burn fat and fight obesity. Eggs also contain Lutein and
Zeaxanthin, antioxidants that have major benefits for eye health.
Apples
Eating an apple a day can keep all kinds of doctors away!
Apples have been proven to reduce to risk of heart disease, detoxify your
liver, and boost your immune system. A new study shows that drinking apple
juice could keep Alzheimer’s away and help fight the effect of aging on the
brain.
Olive Oil
Olive oil can control bad cholesterol levels in your body
while increasing the good cholesterol level. It’s also a great source of
antioxidants and protects you from heart diseases.
The most important thing to remember is that your food
serves as fuel to your body, so you can enhance the amount of nutrients and
vitamins you are getting by choosing the right foods! Just make sure you are
responsibly moderating your diet based on your individual needs.
For recipe inspiration, check out our Cook for ME Pinterestboard where you can find healthy and delicious ideas for your next meal!
