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There are many foods that have lately been receiving lots of attention because of their disease-fighting benefits, commonly known as "superfoods".
Wild salmon, for example, is widely known as a arthritis inflammation fighter because of it's richness in fatty acids, also reduces levels of blood fat (triglycerides) that can be part of the cause to heart attacks .
Many dieticians know that there are many slighter know foods that are just as healthy and nutritious as these superfoods. Including these foods in your diet does not only give you more possibilities when eating, but also increases the number of nutrients you are consuming.
1. Pacific oyster contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids (inflammation-fighting) as well as the mineral selenium (antioxidant properties) that will prevent the cartilage damage that can conduct to osteoarthritis). Have one serving of oyster per week.
2. Onions contain high levels of quercetin, an antioxidant that has powerful ant-inflammatory effects. Add onions to your meals every day, in whatever quantity you desire.
3. Bell peppers (any color ) are rich in lutein as well as vitamin C, an antioxidant that may help reduce the risk for cataracts and mascular degeneration by protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals (harmful molecules that can cause oxidative damage to the body's cells) . Eat at least one-half cup most days of week.
4. Asparagus contain lutein as well as vitamin E, which protects against free radicals that can damage the eyes. Eat asparagus twice a week.
5. Rainbow trout wild or farmed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and can be substituted for wild salmon.
6. Garbanzo beans are rich in soluble fiber as well as magnesium. Together, these nutrients can lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. Eat as least one-half cup per day.
7. Turnip and mustard greens have high levels of the B vitamin folic acid, which reduces levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease. Have at least one-half cup per day.
8. Apples (with skin) are similar to blueberries and blackberries they contain anthocyanins and quercetin, which are believed to slow the progression of age-related memory loss by promoting blood flow through vessels to the brain. Have on-half cup three days per week.
9. Coffee temporarily improves memory skills and reaction time, but only when it contains caffeine, which stimulates nerves cells in the brain's cortex region. Drink two eight-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee daily.
10. Lentils contains folic acid, which is believed to help memory by keeping blood vessels healthy and lowering homocysteine. Eat one-half cup (cooked) daily.
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