Reasons Why Natural and Unprocessed Foods Are the Best Foods?
By: Seomul Evans
Submitted: 2009-11-25 16:40:03 | Word Count: 650
We try to incorporate the elements and reduce health in our diet and unhealthy file. Our goal is the best food for good health can get.
The ideal diet
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There is nothing like a perfect system, based on the amount of protein, fats and carbohydrates that you consume are based. People from different tribes in different parts of the world have lived all their lives is high in protein, food high in fat, protein, diets, high saturated fat diets and diets high in milk and cream.
Despite these good eating habits do not develop heart disease, cancer or diabetes, which is so common today. Natural, unprocessed foods are the best foods, regardless of how many contain carbohydrates, protein or fat. The more processed foods, the more nutrients destroyed. All dishes are full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and healthy fats.
No wonder that our ancestors lived to a ripe old age before the advent of processed foods.
The best foods to eat are fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. They also contain phytochemicals, which are known to prevent cancer.
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, vegetables, tomatoes and broccoli top the list of healthy fruits and vegetables .Some other foods that are high anti cancer and antioxidant properties, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pomegranates, beets, cabbage and peppers.
Why proteins?
The word protein comes from the Greek word for essential. Proteins are an essential part of any healthy diet.
All nuts and almonds are especially one of the best sources of vegetable protein.
Among fruits, some of them have special characteristics. Apricots contain beta carotene, which destroys free radicals and prevent some cancers. Avocados contain oleic acid, which lowers cholesterol.
Raspberries contain vitamin C and control rich in fiber, cholesterol and prevent heart disease and cancer. Cranberries inhibit the growth of bacteria and thus help to combat infections of the bladder.
Tomatoes Yes, they are a fruit contain lycopene, an antioxidant. Research has shown that the risk of tomato bladder, colon and stomach can be reduced. Figs are a good source of potassium and vitamin B6.
Fish such as salmon, mackerel and tuna are rich in omega rich fatty acids that prevent heart disease. Crustaceans and mollusks such as mussels and crabs and clams are a good source of vitamin B12, which is necessary to support nerve and brain functions. Fish also contains iron, zinc and minerals such as magnesium and potassium.
Beans are in folic acid prevents birth defects and heart disease reduced range. Lenses prevent estrogen promotes breast cancer, and full of fiber and protein. Wheat germ is rich in magnesium, prevents muscle spasms, and is a popular sport.
Garlic, with its sharp taste of sulfur, lower cholesterol and blood pressure and prevents cancer of the stomach and intestines. It is used for millennia for its healing properties.
Ginger may reduce migraines and arthritis by inhibiting the prostaglandins that cause inflammation. Studies show that onions an antioxidants as quercetin, which protects against cancer .A healthy diet does not contain all of the best above mentioned foods .However, they will in many of them as possible into your daily diet will help you good health and long life.
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins, vitamins A, D, E and K are absorbed by lipids in the intestine during digestion. Since they remain in the body once digested, the risk of toxicity, it is important to maintain the recommended daily guidelines.
Vitamin A plays an important role in maintaining healthy eyes and in the regulation of oil production in the skin (retinol, is a popular products for skin care is a form of vitamin A) and maintain good health marrow. It is found in fortified milk and egg yolks, beta carotene, a nutrient is often full of vitamin A are green leafy vegetables and orange to find products. Adult women should aim to 5,000 IU / day (pregnant women should not be more) than this amount.
