tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83666087472762585532011-11-27T15:57:37.012-08:00Edwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665748104213176141noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8366608747276258553.post-71055664527915709862009-04-07T20:05:00.001-07:002009-04-07T20:05:55.955-07:00The following is a list that will help you get an idea as <br />to what foods are the best for your body.<br /><br />Fruits<br /><br />Apricots<br />Apricots contain Beta-carotene which helps to <br />prevent radical damage and also helps to protect<br />the eyes. A single apricot contains 17 calories, <br />0 fat, and one gram of fiber. You can eat them<br />dried or soft.<br /><br />Mango<br />A medium sized mango packs 57 MG of vitamin C, <br />which is nearly your entire daily dose. This<br />antioxidant will help prevent arthritis and also<br />boost your immune system. <br /><br />Cantaloupe<br />Cantaloupes contain 117 GG of vitamin C, which is<br />almost twice the recommended dose. Half a melon<br />contains 853 MG of potassium, which is nearly <br />twice as much as a banana, which helps to lower<br />blood pressure. Half a melon contains 97 calories, <br />1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of fiber.<br /><br />Tomato <br />A tomato can help cut the risk of bladder, stomach,<br />and colon cancers in half if you eat one daily. <br />A tomaton contains 26 calories, 0 fat, and only<br />1 gram of fiber.<br /><br />Vegetables<br /><br />Onions<br />An onion can help to protect against cancer. A <br />cup of onions offers 61 calories, 0 fat, and 3<br />grams of fiber.<br /><br />Broccoli<br />Broccoli can help protect against breast cancer, <br />and it also contains a lot of vitamin C and beta-<br />carotene. One cup of chopped broccoli contains<br />25 calories, 0 fat, and 3 grams of fiber.<br /><br />Spinach<br />Spinach contains carotenoids that can help fend<br />off macular degeneration, which is a major cause<br />of blindness in older people. One cup contains <br />7 calories, 0 fat, and 1 gram of fiber.<br /><br />Grains, beans, and nuts<br /><br />Peanuts<br />Peanuts and other nuts can lower your risk of<br />heart disease by 20 percent. One ounce contains<br />166 calories, 14 grams of fat, and over 2 grams of<br />fiber. <br /><br />Pinto beans<br />A half cut of pinto beans offers more than 25 <br />percent of your daily folate requirement, which <br />protects you against heart disease. Half a cup<br />contains 103 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 6 grams<br />of fiber.<br /><br />Skim milk<br />Skim milk offers vitamin B2, which is important for<br />good vision and along with Vitamin A could improve<br />allergies. You also get calcium and vitamin D as<br />well. One cup contains 86 calories, o fat, and 0<br />fiber.<br /><br />Seafood<br /><br />Salmon<br />All cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, and <br />tuna are excellent sources of omega 3 fatty acids, <br />which help to reduce the risk of cardiac disease.<br />A 3 ounce portion of salmon contains 127 calories,<br />4 grams of fat, and 0 fiber.<br /><br />Crab<br />Crab is a great source of vitamin B12 and immunity<br />boosting zinc. A 3 ounce serving of crab offers <br />84 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 0 fiber.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8366608747276258553-7105566452791570986?l=symptoms-checker.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Edwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665748104213176141noreply@blogger.com0