I'm a bit paranoid about Health ever since my beloved grandmother was diagnosed with Diabetes, and another aunt passed away from it, so this past year I have been trying to change my eating habits...Well, I am FAR from having the ideal habits, but I'm slowly ...ohhhh so slowly, working my way there....
Have read up on health foods ...here's some interesting info....some of you might know all of this, and some of you might not...anyhow...here it is:
Foods that Will Help you Live Longer:
Beans
Lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, stabilize blood sugar, reduce obesity, lessen cancer risk, and relieve hypertension.
Blueberries
Lower the risk of heart disease and cancer and help maintain healthy skin.
Broccoli
Boosts your immune system, reduces the incidence of cataracts, builds bones, and fights birth defects and heart disease.
Oats
Oats lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and are high in fiber and protein.
Oranges
They support heart health while preventing cancer, stroke, diabetes, and other ailments.
Pumpkin
Lowers the risk of various cancers, while it promotes healthy skin.
Soy
It prevents heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis, as well as relieves menopausal and menstrual symptoms.
Spinach
Lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a variety of cancers, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts.
Tea (Black or green)
Boosts the immune system, helps prevent cancer and osteoporosis, lowers stroke risk, and promotes cardiovascular health.
Tomatoes
Lower cancer risk, increase your skin's sun-protection factor, helps prevent cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Turkey (skinless breast)
The perfect healthy low-fat protein, and also builds a strong immune system.
Walnuts
Reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Wild salmon
It lowers risk of heart disease and cancer.
Yogurt
Great source of protein and calcium, promotes strong bones and a healthy heart.
Also...Some foods that can Help fight the Flu: (Vitamin C)Oranges, grapefruit, kiwi, berries, carrots, sweet potatoes, Dark green leafy vegetables and winter squashes (Vitamin A), avocados, nuts, seeds, and wheat germ, as well as tuna, herring, mackerel, and other fatty fishes (Vitamin E)