Today, I'm going to share with you 10 foods that are considered super healthy around the world. It's MSN Health that studies the eating habits of people around the world to find out the best healthy foods to eat. Do you like it? To eat is to earn!
1.tomato
Tomatoes are rich in tomatoes and have a strong antioxidant effect. It also contains vitamin c, potassium and folic acid. Many studies have found that eating more tomatoes can protect the sun, protect brain vessels and prevent cancer. The harvard study found that 10 tomatoes, ketchup, tomato juice, and even pizza people per week were less likely to develop prostate cancer than only two people a week.
Recommend a cup of tomato juice per day or a few tomatoes a week.
2.spinach
Spinach is known as "nutritive model" and spinach is rich in potassium and antioxidants. Many studies have shown that spinach can reduce the risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, oral cancer, stomach cancer and macular lesions. The study also found that the amount of potassium in spinach is more than bananas, which is a good food for reducing the risk of diabetes.
It is recommended to eat spinach every two days.
3, blueberries
Packed with antioxidants and low in calories, blueberries have been dubbed a "superfood." Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, which can prevent cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive impairment and more, pectin can ease diarrhea and constipation, and tannins reduce inflammation in the digestive system.
Studies have found that eating at least one serving of blueberries a week can slow cognitive decline by several years. That's because blueberries protect the brain by removing toxic proteins that accumulate in it.
The recommended daily serving size is about 1 to 2 tennis balls.
4.broccoli
Broccoli is one of the most nutrient dense foods known. It's rich in iron, and a medium serving of broccoli can provide a full day's worth of vitamins K and C. As a member of the cruciferous family, it is also rich in several anti-cancer and lipid-lowering ingredients. Studies have shown that the more broccoli you eat, the lower your risk of colon cancer. It can also improve immunity and prevent cataracts.
Broccoli is suitable for steaming, stir-frying or salad. It is recommended to eat 0.5 to 1 tennis ball sized piece of broccoli a day.
5, banana
A Japanese study found that the more ripe the banana, that is, the more black spots on the skin, the higher the immune activity. Bananas with dark spots on their skin were eight times more likely to increase white blood cells than green bananas. Bananas can prevent colon, colon and kidney cancer. Another Swedish study found that women who ate bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing kidney cancer.
6. Cabbage
Cabbage contains many powerful antioxidants, such as isothiocyanate, which protects against lung and esophageal cancer, and sulforaphane, which helps detoxify the body. In addition to its antioxidant properties, cabbage is also a good source of vitamin C and fiber, as well as eye-friendly carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.
7, sweet potato
Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, which boosts energy and keeps your heart healthy and blood pressure in check. It is rich in carotene and trace element iron, but also has a certain anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, sweet potatoes are also rich in vitamin C and lose less when heated due to the protective effect of the surrounding starch. Sweet potatoes have also been shown to fight breast and prostate cancer, prevent degenerative diseases and improve memory.
Ps: Okinawans live a long life, one of the most important reasons is that their staple food is sweet potato.
8, brown rice
Brown rice is rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, and minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus. Studies have found that glutamine, a powerful antioxidant found in brown rice, lowers cholesterol, and lignans protect against breast cancer and other hormone-related cancers. In addition, another study found that simply replacing white rice with brown rice reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Cook brown rice by soaking it in cold water for an hour and then cooking it in a ratio of 1.2:1. If you're not used to it at first, use white rice mixed with brown rice.
9, pomegranate
Pomegranate juice has a higher antioxidant content than red wine, helping the body mop up free radicals and fight the effects of ageing, a UCLA study has found. In a report presented at the 44th American Kidney Week, Batya Kristal, m.D., Department of Nephrology, Western Galilee Hospital, Nahariya, Israel, reported that after one year of continuous consumption of moderate amounts of pomegranate juice, hemodialysis patients experienced a sustained and cumulative beneficial effect on blood lipids, blood pressure, and the number of antihypertensive medications required. Experts say eating pomegranate juice can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis patients.
Pomegranates are also rich in vitamin C and folate. Pomegranate seeds are rich in anti-aging polyphenols and flavonoids, so it's best to chew pomegranate seeds.
10, Onions
Onion is rich in nutrition and has high therapeutic value. It is known as "queen of vegetables" in European and American countries. Onions are rich in selenium and quercetin, both of which inhibit carcinogenic cell activity and prevent cancer cells from growing. Moreover, Onions are the only vegetable known to contain prostaglandin A. Prostaglandin A can dilate blood vessels and reduce blood viscosity, thus lowering blood pressure, increasing blood flow to coronary arteries and preventing thrombosis.
A study of women in France showed that those who ate more Onions and garlic had a lower risk of breast cancer.
See here, do you guys notice? These are all common foods in daily life. I didn't expect common foods to have such a powerful nutritional effect. So, don't you want to eat them?