"Here
are five tasty foods that may have some special health
benefits. If you're not allergic to these foods,
consider adding them to your diet"
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Alandale's Life & Health Agent...Jay
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Five
Foods for Better Health
Some foods may help you fight disease while
they fill you up. Here are five tasty
foods that may have some special health
benefits. If you're not allergic to
these foods, consider adding them to your
diet.
Beans.
Legumes, such as chickpeas and soybeans, are
low in fat and high in protein. They are
also full of vitamins, minerals and fiber and
may help lower your risk for heart disease.
Blueberries.
Low in fat with lots of fiber and vitamin C,
blueberries may help reduce your risk for
cancer and heart disease. The U.S.
Department of Agriculture is currently
studying their ability to fight cancer.
Fish.
The American Heart Association says that the
omega-3 fatty acids in fish may be linked to
good heart health. The American Cancer
Society (ACS) notes that they may also be
connected to lower cancer risk. Salmon
and tuna are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
Nuts.
Protein, vitamins A and E and fiber are
abundant in nuts. A Harvard School of
Public Health study shows that a diet with
nuts may be linked to lower heart disease
risk. Nuts are high in unsaturated fat
but not the saturated fat that is bad for your
heart.
Tomato
sauce. Cooking a tomato makes it
easier for your body to absorb the antioxidant
lycopene, which is plentiful in
tomatoes. According to the ACS, lycopene
has been linked to a lower risk for prostate
and other cancers.
Always discuss with your treating physician
the preventive health care most appropriate
for your needs and clinical condition.
