13.01.2010
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The 11 foods you should be eating
As the new year is upon us, it's common for many to get back on track with their healthy eating. So here at Cosmo we thought it appropriate that we put together a little list of ingredients you should definitely be including in your diet:
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12 - Swiss chard: Chop this leafy green, saute in a little olive oil and garnish with sea salt and cracked pepper. It's chock-a-block full of caretenoids to protect your eyes. -
10 – Canned pumpkin: High in vitamin A, B and full of fibre, potassium and iron - this vegetable is filling and low in calories. Perfect! Eat it with practically anything. -
9 – Frozen blueberries: Long touted the super fruit with all of their anti-ageing, anti-cancer, cholesterol lowering goodness. They do go out of season, and while freezing can eliminate a degree of their goodness, they are available frozen all-year long. -
8 – Tumeric: Who knew a spice could contain anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties? A welcome addition to most meals, sprinkle tumeric on your morning eggs or in stir fries. -
7 – Dried plums: Fantastic for digestive health, dried plums are a great way to keep your diet heart-healthy as they reduce cholesterol levels and contain potassium, magnesium, and boron which could regulate blood sugar levels and reduce wrinkles. -
6 – Pumpkin seeds: Said to be the most nutritious part of the pumpkin there are high levels of magnesium which can lower the risk of an early death. They also contain L-tryptophan, a compound that acts naturally against depression. -
5 – Sardines: Exceptional for brain function due to the omega-3 fatty acids they contain. They are also full of calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones, and also many other vitamins, yet contain barely any mercury as bigger fish do. Eat them in salads, pastas or on toast. -
4 – Cinnamon: Said to reduce cholesterol levels in the body and to regulate blood sugar in the body, proving extremely beneficial for those with Type 2 Diabetes. Sprinkle it on your coffee or porridge for added flavour (and goodness). -
3 – Beets: The colours that occur naturally on beets, the yellow or betacyanin and the purple or betaxanthin are pigments that are potent phytochemicals and antioxidants. These are fantastic for protecting damage that free radicals will cause the cells in the body. -
2 – Pomegranate juice: Not only is it loaded with antioxidants, but it is also said to destroy breast cancer cells, halt the development of lung cancer, potentially slow the development of prostate cancer and lower blood pressure. Get drinking! -
1 – Cabbage: with plenty of cancer-fighting goodness like the chemical sulforaphane, cabbage is a must-have in your diet. It also contains phytonutrients, these act to prevent damage to cell membranes from free radicals and excellent for detoxification.
12 - Swiss chard: Chop this leafy green, saute in a little olive oil and garnish with sea salt and cracked pepper. It's chock-a-block full of caretenoids to protect your eyes.
