| A list of the top 10 healthiest foods may seem like a | | | | also prevents the blood from being overly sticky and |
| come-on. Magic food? We all know there are no real | | | | decreases LDL cholesterol (the "bad" one) while |
| magic foods. The road to optimum health is not in a pill | | | | increasing the good HDL cholesterol.5. Nuts |
| or one magic food. But there are foods that pack such | | | | Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty |
| a nutritional wallop and possess such powerful health | | | | acids, a special type of fat that is essential for our |
| benefits, that they are referred to as "super | | | | bodies, but that the body cannot produce. Omega-3 |
| foods".This healthy food list consists of foods that are | | | | essential fatty acids protect us against heart |
| nutrient dense. That is, they have more nutrients per | | | | disease.Almonds are also known for their ability to help |
| calorie than most other foods. They have also been | | | | lower LDL cholesterol levels.6. Oats |
| proven to contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients | | | | Oats also help reduce cholesterol. Research shows |
| that prevent disease: from cancer to heart disease to | | | | that one bowl of oatmeal per day can reduce |
| arthritis, and many more.These super foods are | | | | cholesterol by up to 23%. Oats are also considered an |
| perfect for heart healthy, low fat cooking and most fit | | | | excellent grain for diabetics as they have less impact |
| perfectly into a low carb lifestyle as well.The 10 | | | | on blood sugar levels than some other grains.7. Salmon |
| healthiest foods are foods that are so exceptionally | | | | |
| good for us that we should include them in our healthy | | | | The Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and other fatty |
| diet on a regular basis. Our list of super foods is | | | | fish may help prevent heart disease and stroke by |
| arranged alphabetically, not in order of importance. | | | | lowering the body's rate of blood clotting.8. Spinach |
| Each is an amazing food, jam packed with health | | | | Spinach's secret weapon, lutein, makes it one of the |
| giving benefits.The 10 Healthiest Foods to Eat1. Berries | | | | best foods in the world to prevent cataracts, as well |
| Berries are extremely rich in antioxidants which help | | | | as age related macular degeneration, the leading |
| protect the cells in our bodies from damage and | | | | cause of preventable blindness in the elderly.9. |
| therefore from diseases like cancer. Among other | | | | Tomatoes |
| things they are also an excellent source of Vitamin C | | | | Tomatoes contain high levels of lycopene. Lycopene |
| and soluble fiber. Blueberries might help reverse the | | | | is a powerful antioxidant and as such helps to protect |
| short term memory loss that often comes with aging.2. | | | | the cells in our bodies from damage.10. Turkey |
| Broccoli | | | | Turkey is one of the leanest protein foods and is low |
| Broccoli (and other cruciferous vegetables like | | | | in calories, making it an excellent healthy food choice. |
| cauliflower and cabbage) helps fight cancer, especially | | | | Turkey also contains selenium which has been shown |
| breast, colon and lung. It boosts the immune system. | | | | to inhibit cancer development, improve the immune |
| Broccoli also contains antioxidants and a substance | | | | system, and aid in the metabolism of our thyroid |
| called sulforaphane, which research is showing to be a | | | | hormone.You can see that the top 10 healthiest foods, |
| powerful cancer fighter and preventer.3. Citrus Fruits | | | | or "super foods", are also some of our favorites. By |
| The citrus bioflavanoids in oranges, lemons, limes and | | | | including these super foods in a healthy diet on a |
| grapefruit have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties. | | | | regular basis you can easily gain many health |
| Many of these citrus bioflavanoids have also been | | | | benefits.Making healthy food choices just got |
| shown to have anti-inflammatory and blood clot | | | | easier.Karen Ciancio is a cook and a fan of all things |
| inhibiting abilities.4. Garlic | | | | cooking related. Her website contains recipes that |
| Numerous studies have shown that regular | | | | feature each of these super foods plus lots of other |
| consumption of garlic can lower our blood pressure. It | | | | recipes, cooking tips and kitchen ideas. |