Top 10 Healthiest Foods… Which List to Follow (Part 2)

By on October 19, 2009

Getting plenty of nutrients in your food is easy if you simply make your meals colorful. The more color, the more vitamins! I continue my list from last week. As you’ll notice, this list is not entirely for vegans, though I do know you can get plenty protein from plants – a high animal protein diet is responsible for much of the disease today. Whereas, a high plant based diet will not only keep weight off, it will keep you alive and living longer naturally. Real food allows us to eat more and weigh less!

Dandelion/kale: I tried choosing one over the other, but found that difficult. Aside from both being green and a great source of fiber, both are great detoxifiers. Dandelion is excellent for the liver, which is critical for health; it is also a diuretic – there aren’t many natural diuretics. Both help the eyes; kale is a great source of iron, while dandelion is great for indigestion and enhancing mood. They both provide sources of calcium, Vitamin A & K; Kale also has Vitamin C, which is great for cancer. Dandelion is also great B.P., bowel, cholesterol, diabetes and enzymes. Kale is an antioxidant, something we can all use. Dandelion can grow on it’s own as a weed – it is harsh plant, with a bitter taste to help fight major diseases.

Eggs: Are a common, easy to find food that do not cost a lot, they can be used in many ways to provide the protein, omega-3’s, and B-12 we all need. They are beneficial for breast cancer, heart, brain, eyes, and liver. Since the liver is often considered the “first line of defense” in keeping us well, we can all benefit from nourishing it.

Green Tea: This just happens to be a favorite of mine for its ability to enhance my mood, increase my metabolism, and help keep my weight down. Knowing it is an antioxidant makes it that much more tasty. It is great for cancer, heart, stroke, hormone balancing (for women), cholesterol, and Alzheimer’s. It is also an anti-inflammatory.

Olive Oil: Aside from olive oil being good for us, I felt I needed to include something we can use to cook with. It is anti-cancer/oxidant and a great source of omega-3’s. It is also great for the heart, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I also use it (organic variety) to remove my eye makeup. *12-2012 UPDATE: I now cook with coconut oil because of its high heat stability and endless list of benefits. More on that in another post.

This list was taken from a project I did earlier this year. Previous post gives the details of how and why this list came about.

“The more you eat, the less flavor; the less you eat, the more flavor.”  ~Chinese Proverb~

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