Eat Healthy and Stay Fit

“He, who has health, has hope; and he who has hope has everything”, is an Arabic Proverb. For a healthy mind, there should be a healthy body. For healthy body, we should eat nutritious and disease fighting food. Most of the energy comes from food we take, therefore having proper food and food habits are very essential. There is food that gives energy as well as immunity to body.

Enjoy a cup of berries each day. As an antioxidant it helps to neutralize “free radicals” (cell damaging molecules). The free radicals are responsible for creating chronic diseases including cancer and heart disease. Antioxidant rich fruits are blue berries, black berries, cranberries, strawberries and raspberries. The color of these berries is due to a pigment called anthocyanin, which is an antioxidant. Cranberries help to ward off urinary tract infections.

Strong bones are necessary in every stage of life. Diary foods are good source of calcium as well as protein, vitamin D along with minerals. These help you to keep diseases like osteoporosis at bay. More than keeping bones strong, diary food helps in losing weight. Low fat diary foods are good source of carbohydrates and protein. These help in regulating blood sugar levels for diabetic person. Energize yourself with low fat milk or yoghurt with any food you like.

Fish for example salmon and tuna is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acid can lower blood fats and prevent blood clots associated with heart disease. At least two servings of fish are needed at least twice a week to stay fit and healthy. So enjoy a tasty and heart healthy meal of fish.

Spinach, leafy greens, kale, dark lettuces are full of vitamins, minerals, beta carotene , folic acid, iron , magnesium, phytochemicals, carotenoids and antioxidants. Magnesium-rich foods such as spinach can reduce the risk of developing type2 diabetes.

One can lower his blood cholesterol level by intake of soluble fiber oats. Whole grains like wheat, barley, rye, millet etc contains folic acid, selenium, and vitamins B series which are important for a healthy heart, weight control and for eliminating the risk of diabetes. You can start your day with a bowl of oatmeal and enjoy it at least three times a day.

Enjoy all types of nutritious vegetables, fruits, nuts, green tea etc which are powerhouses of fibers, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Having these in proper quantities, diseases like cancer, heart disease will stay away from your life.

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