10 Miracle foods
Published: September 20, 2005
I think a food denoted as a “miracle” must possess the ability to reverse the aging process, to cause instantaneous weight loss or perhaps the cure for all disease. No doubt, if such a food existed, farmers would be billionaires and it would be available in bottled form in no time. Nonetheless, the fountain of youth or the next weight loss solution may not be on the grocery shelf, but there are choices available that can help us stay disease free and looking lean.
Blueberries
Free radicals cause cellular damage, accelerate aging and contribute to the development of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Along with eating a highly nutritious low calorie diet, maximizing your intake of foods rich in antioxidants is an excellent approach to anti-aging and disease prevention.
Blueberries are one food that is absolutely loaded with antioxidants. They protect against sun damage, support eye health, are high in fiber, low in naturally occurring sugars, and contain a potent dose of proanthocyanidins beneficial for skin, cognitive function and cardiovascular health. This same antioxidant activity is also present in pomegranate, pink grapefruit and tomatoes which makes them all the rage for cancer protection and heart health.
Avocados
Avocados contain glutathione, one of the most potent antioxidants and disease fighting agents available. Unfortunately avocados, high in monounsaturated fats, have gotten a bad rap during the past lowfat era. But, depriving yourself of avocados will only work to impede your weight loss while definitely depriving you of a source of healthy fats and antioxidants good for any complexion.
Studies show that people sustain their nutrition program longer and have greater weight loss on a diet that contains about 30% healthy monounsaturated fat, like those in avocados, rather than a lowfat diet. This is because fats, when eaten in the proper balance with carbohydrates, can help to slow the release of sugars into the blood stream, thereby triggering less insulin release.
Insulin is basically the hormone which instructs the body to store energy as fat while preventing the use of stored energy, making it a dieter’s nemesis if levels are too high.
Water
Your skin certainly needs healthy fats to stay supple—but water is the key to preventing fine lines and a dehydrated appearance.
Our skin, like the rest of our body is comprised mostly of water. Sufficient water is crucial to prevent joint stiffness, weight gain, headaches, decreased athletic performance and poor recovery after exercise.
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Food: Your Miracle Medicine : How Food Can Prevent and Cure over 100 Symptoms and ProblemsIn general, the eight cup guideline is sufficient, but if you exercise or are in the sun you will require more.
Green tea
This is yet another compelling miracle food. Studies have found that just four cups daily can result in weight loss without a change in diet and exercise!
Green tea also contains antioxidants useful for cancer protection and, if taken regularly, can help to lower cholesterol, improve blood sugar balance and increase your energy. It is energizing (it does contain caffeine) yet calming at the same time due to theanine, a natural compound in the green tea that blocks the release of stress hormone.
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