Top 10 Healthiest Foods
Top 10 Healthiest Foods. Graphic © herbshealthhappiness.com. Image sources – see foot of article.
Fermented Vegetables: Fermented vegetables have a high amount of probiotic bacteria, so by consuming fermented vegetables you can increase beneficial bacteria in your intestinal flora, improving your overall gut health.
Kefir: Kefir is a rich source of many nutrients including probiotics. Kefir has many health-promoting effects including antithrombotic, antimicrobial, and osteoporosis risk reduction. [1]
Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon: Wild salmon is a great source of omega-e fatty acids, vitamin D, and other beneficial nutrients. It is a high quality of lean meat and can be regarded as nature’s perfect protein source.
Whey Protein: Whey is an excellent source of high-quality protein that promotes muscle growth, lowers blood pressure, and helps reduce inflammation.
Organic Eggs: Organic eggs are packed with vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids. They have a positive impact on overall health and well-being.
Organic Coconut Oil: A good source of healthy fatty acids that may boost heart health, reduce seizures, skincare, weight loss, immunomodulatory effects, prevention of Parkinson’s disease and raise good (HDL) cholesterol levels. [2]
Avocado: Avocado is a nutrient-dense food and is a good source of heart-healthy monosaturated fatty acids that can lower cholesterol levels. Vitamin E in avocados keeps the eyes healthy.
Pomegranate: Pomegranates are a rich source of phytochemicals that have antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, thus protecting cells from damage. [3] Pomegranate also has been shown by studies (see pomegranate juice link at the foot of the article) to improve heart health, control diabetes, and lowers cancer risk.
Raw Grass-Fed Butter: It is more nutritious than regular butter as it is high in fat and calories. It is also a good source of vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin K2, and unsaturated fatty acids.
Dark Green Vegetables: They contain high levels of fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Dark green vegetables provide a high amount of folate and vitamin B.
Learn More:
You’ll Be Amazed By What They Discovered About Pomegranate Juice: https://herbshealthhappiness.com/youll-be-amazed-by-what-they-discovered-about-pomegranate-juice/
9 Seeds You Should Be Eating: https://herbshealthhappiness.com/9-seeds-you-should-be-eating/
References:
[1] Tu, M.-Y., et al., Short-term effects of kefir-fermented milk consumption on bone mineral density and bone metabolism in a randomized clinical trial of osteoporotic patients. PloS one, 2015. 10(12): p. e0144231. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0144231
[2] Kappally, S., A. Shirwaikar, and A. Shirwaikar, Coconut oil–a review of potential applications. Hygeia Journal of Drugs and Medicine, 2015. 7(2): p. 34-41. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Annie_Shirwaikar2/publication/289520021…/.pdf
[3] Viuda‐Martos, M., J. Fernández‐López, and J. Pérez‐Álvarez, Pomegranate and its many functional components as related to human health: a review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2010. 9(6): p. 635-654. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1541-4337.2010.00131.x
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