In order to feel good, the food you eat must be good. Illness is often caused by an unhealthy lifestyle and/or diet, so it it important to make the right choice for the food we intake. The Mayo Clinic has published a list of 10 great health foods which can help you stay healthy and fit. These foods will help you with your fitness goals and with healthy living in general. Here is the criteria the Mayo Clinic used to build the list:
Good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
High in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene
May help reduce risk of heart disease and other health conditions
Readily available
Here is the list and what they contain to help you achieve your fitness and healthy living goals:
Nuts - Fiber, Riboflavin, Magnesium, Iron and Calcium
Apples - Fiber, Vitamin C
Blueberries - Compounds (phytonutrients), Low-calorie source of fiber and vitamin C
Broccoli - Vitamin C
Red Beans - Iron, Phosphorus and Potassium
Salmon - Omega-3 fatty acids
Spinach - Vitamins A and C, and folate
Sweet Potatoes - Beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in your body
Vegetable Juice - Vitamins & Minerals
Wheat Germs - Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Zinc
These foods can easily be incorporated in your daily diet and will make a difference in your health and fitness.
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