Superfoods for a Long, Healthy Life
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Nirmala N.
Need some ideas for new foods to toss into the daily lunchbox? Try these suggestions, from Arthur Agatston, MD, author of The South Beach Heart Program - he's full of tips on the best kinds of "superfoods" to keep you healthy and strong.
1) Apples: According to researchers, eating an apple a day can very well keep the doctor away, because apples slow the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and help to prevent arterial plaque buildup.
2) Fatty fish: Why? It's all in the omega-3s, baby. Omega-3 acids are known to lower triglyceride levels and be great for the heart, skin, and just about every other organ there is.
3) Grapefruit: This sour treat is packed with fiber and antioxidants, which both help reduce the risk of heart disease.
4) Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, you name it! They're high in plant sterols, which help lower LDL cholesterol.
5) Red wine: Its antioxidants protect the coronary arteries from damage from free radicals.
Superfoods for a Long, Healthy Life
Posted by Nirmala N.
Need some ideas for new foods to toss into the daily lunchbox? Try these suggestions, from Arthur Agatston, MD, author of The South Beach Heart Program - he's full of tips on the best kinds of "superfoods" to keep you healthy and strong.
1) Apples: According to researchers, eating an apple a day can very well keep the doctor away, because apples slow the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and help to prevent arterial plaque buildup.
2) Fatty fish: Why? It's all in the omega-3s, baby. Omega-3 acids are known to lower triglyceride levels and be great for the heart, skin, and just about every other organ there is.
3) Grapefruit: This sour treat is packed with fiber and antioxidants, which both help reduce the risk of heart disease.
4) Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, you name it! They're high in plant sterols, which help lower LDL cholesterol.
5) Red wine: Its antioxidants protect the coronary arteries from damage from free radicals.