Here are some foods that can help us in improving our immune system and rafforzzare not never forgetting that water is the real secret of our health and beauty spa.
Garlic
Although it may seem strange (in particular for its smell and taste) Garlic is considered one of the foods most useful for health and its properties can be an "elixir of life". Numerous studies have shown that garlic is able to inhibit the formation of carcinogens, and thus reduce the risk of cancer, especially colon (with a higher prevalence in women). An outstanding example is represented by a lady 107 years of Pennsylvania, Nancy Fisher, who credits, his long and peaceful life, his passion for garlic.
Vegetables red
Vegetables like red tomatoes, radicchio, beet, is considered by experts a very important food for health and that can help you stay young. The tomato is an excellent source of lycopene, a carotenoid, the important potential: according to scholars this substance helps to slow cellular aging and helps in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer (especially prostate, breast and lung). Also appears to reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The red cabbage would reduce the risk of cancer and also have benefits for brain health. While beet would antihypertensive effects.
Avocado
A food that would be useful to associate with tomato avocado. This exotic fruit, indeed, increases and improves the absorption of carotenoids, such as lycopene (substance in the tomato), as well as reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol or LDL and increase "good" or HDL, and prevent cardiovascular disease.
Red fruits
According to a US study of 2012, conducted by a team of researchers at Harvard University, a portion of blueberries, or two of strawberries, day to help reduce the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly. These fruits contain important substances with antioxidant effects that can protect the body from free radicals (responsible for cellular aging).
Banana
Banana, fruit known and widespread, join the group of foods considered "elixir of life". It is worth mentioning the example of an English gentleman 91 year old, athlete yet impeccable despite his age, who claims to follow a diet rich in fruits, but in particular of bananas which goes crazy.
Olive oil
The properties of olive oil are widely known. Consisting of monounsaturated fatty acids in addition to being healthy is also very good, excellent dressing for all types of dishes. According to research has preventive effects against cancer and helps brain health.
White meat
The white meat, such as chicken and turkey, are rich in proteins and vitamins important for the health. Compared to red meats are less dangerous with regard to the risk of cancer. This is confirmed by various studies: according to a recent research people who fed, above, with chicken meat, turkey or fish, presented a lower risk of cancer than those who consumed less.
Chocolate
A bland food, tasty, containing powerful antioxidants: flavonoids. There have been several studies: each 1999 performed by students of Harvard emphasized how chocolate consumption, in small quantities, at least three times per month increases the longevity of people. More recent research (as the 2009) confirmed these results and emphasized the effectiveness of the chocolate against the cardiac health.
Legumes and cereals
One studio of 2004, conducted with patients in Australia, Sweden, Greece and Japan, pointed out that the daily intake of beans presented a reduction in mortality of about 7-8%. The same was verified for cereals: thanks to the fibers contained in them reduce mortality (according to research 2011) about 22%. They are also very important to adjust the levels of cholesterol and blood sugar.
Tea
A drink with the effects important to inhibit cellular aging is tea. The latter contains antioxidant substances able to counteract free radicals. The drink, known since ancient times, in addition to being healthy is very good, above, when eaten with lemon and honey.
Nights
If you want to improve your mood during the day, add a few nuts to your daily diet. Not only contain a large amount of zinc, manganese and copper, but they are also loaded with serotonin, a substance in the brain is directly linked to happiness and sense of well being, and nuts are one of the largest concentrations of serotonin that you can find.
Goji Berries
Become famous with the Dukan diet thanks to Kate Middleton, a handful has 500 times more vitamin C than an orange. In addition to this, are rich in B vitamins, Vitamin E and a lot of antioxidants.
Flaxseed
Small in size but big as benefits, flax seeds you can easily add to salads, cereals and soups. They are famous for being a great reserve of fibers, that are good for the gut. But they are also a source of omega 3 and Lignani, that reduce richio of breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
Cinnamon
See the cinnamon on the list is not an excuse to overeat strudel. This ancient spice has always been known for its beneficial effects in preventing cancer, contrllo in cholesterol, besides being a good ally to regulate sugar levels in the blood
Cayenne pepper
The cayenne pepper does much more than can be expected from a simple spice. There supplies of vitamins A, C e K, in addition to being known as the essential source of capsaicin, which helps against inflammation. Try adding it to your diet and you will discover that it can also curb appetite and raise your body temperature, helping you to burn more calories
Ginger root
Ginger is an essential basis for the Indian and Chinese. It is known to do wonders for the stomach, or fight the stomach, eliminate gas and soothe the intestinal tract. Do not use it only at the end of cooking to add flavor to your vegetables, then. But take good habit to put a piece in your morning smoothie.
Bee pollen
Pollen is an amazing superfood and is considered one of the most complete you can eat. It is the biggest source of protein than any other animal source and contains all essential amino acids. In addition to a massive amount of enzymes (more than 5000), vitamins and minerals. To top it off between the benefits there are also an increase in energy, and a stronger immune system and a strengthening of sexual impulses.
Blueberries
Blueberries are also a food for thought: strengthen memory, in addition to preventing a number of cognitive problems that occur with age. The best part is that these popular fruits are easily frozen, trying to preserve most of their most important antioxidants.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice from the multiple benefits that is also found in the mixture that forms the curry. It is not only known for being a beautiful golden yellow: helps fight free radicals, is anti-inflammatory and prevents memory loss. Although it is the most widespread form of powder, in some markets is the root, which is very similar to that of the ginger.
Cod liver oil
The cod liver oil is perhaps the most exciting ingredient that you can put in your pantry, but with hazelnuts is a delicacy. A tablespoon a day, it was said in times of famine, and you will be safe against arthritis and muscle pain. It also contains omega 3, which means cholesterol control and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Naturopath and Wellbeing Consultant Eliosnatura, He takes care of feeding, personal care and medical conditions through the use of all-natural products. Its strength lies in the combination of "power and good health", factor pointed out by the World Health (WHO) considers that adequate nutrition and health fundamental human rights.
