Healthy food for natural boost!

Alright, I've got some picture of food I bake and cooked but they are on my portable hard drive and I forgot it at work. There will be a food post this week end, sorry for my lack of enthusiasm!

**Berries - I love berries, especially raspberries! Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are high in vitamin and fiber content, they're an excellent source of antioxidants, compounds that protect our bodies from the stress of day to day living, and fresh berries are kind to the waistline; they are naturally high in water and low in calories. Dried berries also provide excellent nutrition, but since most of the water is missing, their calories are more concentrated and you’ll usually end up eating more of them.


**Citrus -Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamin C; one orange has a whole day’s requirement.They’re also loaded with soluble fiber which lowers cholesterol, maintains healthy blood sugar levels, and helps you to manage your weight.


**Salmon -Cold-water fish, like salmon, mackerel and herring, are premiere sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids. These are fats our bodies can’t produce, so it’s essential we include them in our diet.


**Vegetables -There’s no such thing as a bad vegetable... so eat up. Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber, and are a crucial component of any healthy eating plan. Orange and yellow veggies like winter squash, carrots and sweet potatoes and leafy greens contain beta-carotene(what is it in English?) , a pigment our body converts to vitamin A. Eating lots of these vegetables will help maintain healthy skin and hair, protect against prostate cancer and promote a healthy vision.

**Nuts and Seeds -Almonds, pecans and pistachios are rich in protein. Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids. Toss sesame seeds in a meal for an extra dose.

Sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds are particularly good sources of phytosterols , also known as plant sterols , which promote heart health. These are easy to take with you for on the go energy.

** Olive oil -Olive oil is an excellent source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that may lower the bad cholesterol and raise the good cholesterol. It contains Vitamin E and antioxidants and is an excellent replacement for unhealthy saturated fats like butter. Extra virgin olive oil is also great for healthy skin.

**Tea - Recent studies have shown drinking green tea might boost metabolism, oolong teas can lower blood sugar, and black teas can promote oral health. Tea contains half the caffeine of coffee and packs a punch of polyphenols , powerful antioxidants believed to protect against heart disease, certain cancers and stroke.

**Legumes -Beans, peas, peanuts and lentils are all part of the legume family. Legumes are rich in folic acid, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc and antioxidants. Their high protein and complex carbohydrates provide steady energy that lasts for hours.

**Whole grains -They’re delicious, inexpensive and packed with protein, B vitamins, minerals and fiber. Some immediate benefits you might notice are stable blood sugar, less hunger between meals, and better weight management.

**Lean Protein -Protein is an important part of every diet and is found in many different foods. Lean protein, the best kind, can be found in fish, skinless chicken and turkey, pork tenderloin and certain cuts of beef, like the top round. Low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, ricotta and other cheeses supply both protein and calcium.

I don't know if that is of any interest but hey, it's my blog, Can do what I want and I felt like posting but didn't have pictures. So I thought I might as well make it instructive.