Ten Foods For Your Health And Youth

"I do not know what happens with me I have no energy, although I get enough sleep and healthy foods." Maybe you think so, but not everything is tasty and recommended for the body. This does not mean you should impose food restrictions. On the contrary! Many foods are delicious and true "fountain of health" for you, with considerable input of nutrients. We recommend ten of them.

Broccoli

In general, all green leafy vegetables are rich in vitamin C and various substances that can prevent cancer, such as genistein. It also has a high nutritional value, being rich in sugars, vitamins (especially vitamin C) and contribute to setting calcium, which prevents skeletal problems.

Blueberries

The recommended consumption of fresh fruit, as retains its nutrients. Are rich in antioxidants, prune acid (anti-cancer properties), fiber and vitamins B2, C and E. Also, help maintain eye health and vision.

Tomatoes

The beautiful red fruit is a rich source of lycopene (a powerful antioxidant that prevents cancer and slows the aging process of cells). Also, lycopene helps us prevent coronary disease.

Garlic

Many times we stay away to eat it, but how healthy it is! Contains calcium, magnesium, sulfur, potassium and vitamin C, is an important antioxidant and reduces cholesterol. Garlic has antibacterial properties and, helping us to maintain our skin glowing and last but not least, prevent flu.

Lettuce

Healthy and tasty, lettuce is one of the best natural foods. It is rich in vitamin C, iron and zinc, elements to have beautiful nails and healthy hair.

Plum

Plums are rich in antioxidants that protect the skin. In other words, with as many plums, the more likely to delay (however, inevitably) the appearance of first wrinkles. Contain potassium, iron, and vitamins of group B.

Beans

They contain antioxidants, fiber, protein, folate, potassium, iron, magnesium and zinc.

Walnuts and almonds

Rich in vitamin E, selenium (with a role in producing antibodies and contributes to the functioning of the thyroid), zinc, and fatty acids. They also have a role in the action of other antibodies and enzymes in the body.

Yogurt

Daily consumption of a cup of yogurt helps us maintain digestive system health, protecting the immune system and prevent the occurrence of allergies.

Apples

How can we forget? Continue Quercetin (a bioflavonoid that fight free radicals, helping metabolism, strengthens the immune system and is anti-inflammatory), fiber, potassium, malic acid (contributes to metabolism and energy production), pectin (soluble fiber that regulates cholesterol), vitamins A and C.

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