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10 Immunity Boosters
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Tea / Green Tea
Studies show that green tea - infused with the antioxidant EGCG - reduces the risk of most types of cancer.
- Chili Peppers
Besides being a great way to add flavor to food without increasing fat or calorie content, chilis are also rich in beta-carotene, which turns into vitamin A in the blood and fights infection. They also contain capsaicin, which inhibits neuropeptides (chemicals that cause inflammation). A recent study in the Journal Cancer Research found that hot peppers even have anti-prostate-cancerl properties. All this from half a chili pepper (or one tablespoon of chili flakes) every day.
- Ginger
Contrary to popular belief, ginger - a piquant addition to so many Asian dishes - isn't a root, it's a stem, which means it contains living compounds that imporve your health. Chief among them is gingerol, a cancer suppressor that studies have shown to be particularly effective against that of the colon. Chop it. Grind it. Fresh is best. The more you can handle, the better.
- Blueberries
"Ounce for ounce, I don't know that you'd find another food that does more good things for you than the dark colored berries, like blueberries." In particular, dark-colored berries are a wonderful concentrated source of antioxidants. They support overall health. They combat cancer, protect your health, stapilize blood sugar, boost memory. Wow! Eat them regularly.
- Cinnamon
Known for making desserts sweet and Indian food complex, cinnamon is rich in antioxidants that inhibit blood clotting and bacterial growth (including the bad-breath variety).
- Sweet Potatoes
Often confused with yams, this tuber is one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
Foods that are deep yellow or orange in color in nature are rich in mixed carotenoids. That's Vitamin A, very protective antioxidant and cancer protective. In addition to countering the effects of secondhand smoke and preventing diabetes, sweet potatoes contain glutathione, an antioxidant that can enhance nutrient metabolism and immune-system health, as well as protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, liver disease, cystic fibrosis, HIV, cancer, heart attack and stroke.
- Tomatoes
The lycopene content in tomatoes can help protect against degenerative diseases. A half a tomato, or 12 to 20 ounces of tomato juice a day would be beneficial.
- Figs
Figs are packed with potassium, manganese, and antioxidants. This fruit also helps to support proper pH levels in the body, making it more difficult for pathogens to invade. In addition to that, the fiber in figs can lower insulin and blood-sugar level, reducing the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Figs with dark skins contain more nutrients. Eat them alone or add them to a trail mix. Your target should be four figs a week.
- Mushrooms (reiki, shiltake, maltake)
Delicious when added to brown rice or quinoa, these mushrooms are rich in the antioxidant ergothioneine, which protects cells from abnormal growth and replication. A half-cup once or twice a week would go far in reducing your risk of cancer.
- Pomegranates
The juice from the biblical fruit of many seeds can reduce your risk of most cancers, thans to polyphenols called ellagitannis, which give the fruit its color. In fact, a recent study at UCLA found that pomegranate juice slows the growth of prostate cancer cells by a factor of six. Add a cup of juice to your daily menu.
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