| Imagine feeling great, having tons of energy, and | | | | Plus, sweet potatoes rank much lower on the glycemic |
| enjoying incredible health all the time. If you eat the | | | | index than white potatoes so they're less likely to spike |
| following healthy, great-tasting foods regularly (while | | | | your insulin and blood sugar levels (which can make |
| avoiding unhealthy processed foods and sugar) you | | | | your body store extra fat and zap your energy). |
| will be amazed at how incredible you'll feel. Try it for a | | | | Salmon -- This high-fat fish is one of the healthiest |
| week and see what happens! | | | | types of animal protein you can eat. It's got the |
| Almonds -- Possibly the healthiest nut in the world, | | | | important omega-3 fatty acids everyone needs for |
| almonds are packed with good stuff like protein, fiber, | | | | optimal health and disease prevention. Always |
| magnesium, calcium, iron, vitamin E and | | | | remember to choose grilled fish (not fried!) and, when |
| monounsaturated fat. Eating a handful of raw almonds | | | | possible, choose wild salmon as it is less likely to |
| every day will boost your energy and help to lower | | | | contain high levels of mercury. |
| your "bad" cholesterol levels. | | | | Blueberries -- All berries are healthy, but blueberries |
| Broccoli -- When it comes to healthy vegetables, it's | | | | may be at the top of the list in terms of |
| tough to beat broccoli. This delicious green veggie has | | | | ounce-for-ounce nutrition. These nutrient-dense fruits |
| been shown to help prevent numerous health | | | | are loaded with powerful antioxidants and |
| problems and will provide you with everything from | | | | phytochemicals, not to mention fiber and healthy |
| fiber to calcium to cancer-fighting phytonutrients! | | | | carbohydrates. If you want to stay young, there may |
| Red Beans -- Red bean varieties (such as pinto beans | | | | be no better "anti-aging" food than blueberries... so eat |
| and red kidney beans) are great sources of healthy | | | | a handful every day! |
| protein, fiber, and antioxidants. They're also full of | | | | Apples -- The common apple is an incredibly powerful |
| important minerals like iron and magnesium. Beans are | | | | health food. Apples contain lots of important vitamins |
| powerful "prevention" foods that have been shown to | | | | and minerals, including significant amounts of vitamin C. |
| help fight cancer, stroke and heart disease. Plus, due to | | | | But the apple's most important nutrient may be pectin, |
| their high-fiber content, they're great for anyone trying | | | | a type of fiber shown to help lower cholesterol levels, |
| to lose weight and keep hunger in check. | | | | maintain healthy blood glucose levels, and even help |
| Sweet Potatoes -- Forget plain white potatoes. | | | | you lose body fat. The other great thing about apples |
| They're simply not that healthy. Start eating | | | | is that they're very portable and can be used as a |
| great-tasting sweet potatoes and you'll get a huge | | | | quick snack just about anywhere you go. |
| boost of beta-carotene, vitamin C, fiber and B vitamins. | | | | |