5 Healthy Foods You Can Eat Everyday!
Everyday you wake up to a new "superfood" that will change your life, have you noticed? With the abundance of information available, how do you know what's actually good for you?
I know… It can truly be confusing sometimes, and I believe the more confused you are the worst the choices will be. A remedy to that is to go back to basics.
These 5 foods are considered some of the healthiest foods to eat that are delicious and easy to cook.
They also have something in common; They’re basic ingredients such as fruit, vegetable, grain and… That means no pre-packaged products with a long list of strange-sounding ingredients.
You can use this as a rule of thumb when shopping: if the food is simple, wholesome, and it’s found in the areas of the grocery store where the fresh food and/or other whole foods tend to live, you're in good shape!
1- Oatmeal:
Oatmeal keeps cholesterol in check, helps fight against heart disease, and keeps you full until lunch, thanks to its soluble fiber. You can pay with old-fashioned to steel-cut or quick rolled oats and yes Gluten-free options are also available.
2- Mushrooms:
Meaty and filling, as a stand-in for beef, mushrooms can slash up to 400 calories from a meal!
Fresh mushrooms contain the minerals and phytochemicals that can support cognitive and bone health and are important for feeding the immune system with nutrients such as B vitamins and selenium.
3- Cruciferous vegetables:
Cruciferous vegetables contain sulfurous compounds called glucosinolates which help in regulating cell pathways and genes and may have anticancer and anti-inflammatory effects.
Here are some of the fav cruciferous veggies:
1- Broccoli
2- Cauliflower
3- Radish
4- Brussel Sprouts
5-Cabbage
Also, as well as sulfur compounds, cruciferous vegetables are a rich source of fiber and many essential vitamins and minerals.
4- Lentils:
A protein powerhouse, lentils are a great source of Folic acid, an important nutrient to load up on all the time, but it's especially important when you're pregnant. Not getting enough can lead to serious birth defects.
And even if pregnancy is not on your mind,folic acid supports healthy hair growth and can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
They’re also loaded with fiber and a great source of iron(⅓ of your daily intake needs).
5- Sweet potatoes:
The darker the color, the richer these tubers are in the antioxidant beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes are great for when you need a boost of energy and Unlike refined carbohydrates such as white bread, pasta, candy and other sweets, they’re low on the glycemic index, slowly releasing their natural sugars into the bloodstream. So you won't go on a sugar-induced rollercoaster.
And remember, rule number one for sticking to a smart meal plan is to not get bored, and these healthy ingredients will keep you on your toes (promise!).
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