Written by Did you know doing regular exercise can reduce a family’s genetic risk of becoming obese by 40%? In addition to exercise, there are a number of foods you might just find in your household cupboards that will add a positive effect to your over all well being and perhaps cure a minor ailment.
1. Start your day with 4 oz glass of 100% orange juice. The fructose in orange juice
has vitamin C which provides energy, metabolizes the iron and then helps your system move oxygen through your bloodstream.
2. A handful of raisins contains enough polyphenols (anti-oxidant phytochemical) to help maintain your cardiovascular health and bring down your blood pressure.
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Like dried apricots? Consuming just 8 apricot halves will supply the nutrients you need to keep minerals from accumulating in urine and forming kidney stones.
4. Smell a green apple! If you suffer from tension headaches, you’ll be happy to hear that smelling a green apple has been shown to reduce muscle contractions in both the head and neck.
5. Bananas and stress? By eating a medium banana (around 105 calories), you’ll be helping your brain produce brain mellowing serotonin!
6. Tuna and your moods……A 3 oz. serving of canned white tuna has 800 mg. of omega-3′s. Research suggests the omega – 3′s can cure your blues.
7. Cabbage cures ulcers……Sulforaphane (also in broccoli) is a powerful compound found
in cabbage. It fights the bacteria that causes gastric and peptic ulcers before they tear up your gut.
8. Tea and gas relief. Chamomile tea can ease digestive inflammation and spasms in your colon. Two or three cupfuls may be necessary to feel relief.
9. Pears and pectin. One medium pear has enough dietary fiber in the form of pectin, to flush out the bad cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is the bad cholesterol and is a risk factor in heart disease.
It’s the small changes in your daily living that can add up to big dividends. Try adding a few of these choices and see what happens!
