Enhance Your Body and Mind with These Healthful Foods
In a time where dangerous contagions are running rampant in the world, along with the accompanying stress, we know that your top priority is to protect the mental and physical health of yourself and your loved ones. Good nutrition supports both your body and your mind, and we have some inexpensive suggestions for tasty, easy ways to spruce up your diet and bolster your immune system. If you make sure that your brain gets the nutritional support it needs, you can help your body ward off threats to its well-being and live a happier, healthier life!
So, where do you begin? You should always make time to give your body a little much-needed TLC, so you can navigate the increasingly complicated world around you. Give your body and brain a break with some deliciously healthy cuisines, and if you’re looking to make a healthy change, try adding the following foods to your diet for a wellness boost your body is sure to love:
- Green Tea – Cup of green tea, anyone? Yes, please! Often referred to as one of the world’s healthiest beverages, green tea is rich in bioactive compounds, called polyphenols and catechins that can greatly benefit your body and mind. These compounds help improve memory and focus, as well as reduce your risk for certain cancers and heart diseases. People have been enjoying green tea for centuries and are loving the health benefits in addition to enhanced mood and increased metabolism.
- Olive Oil – There’s a reason people swear by olive oil! This little treat may be known as the world’s healthiest fat, despite fat usually getting a bad rap from celebrities and fad diets. Olive oil is a very common ingredient used in many different cultures around the world to cook up delicious dishes, so it’s easy to incorporate into your daily life, especially in sauces or salad dressings. Often featured in some of the healthiest diets, olive oil can reduce inflammation, the risk of heart disease, risk of certain cancers, cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s. It’s simply healthy and fabulous!
- Blueberries – Who doesn’t love blueberries? These small berries are a veritable super food, loaded with health benefits on top of their sweet and tangy flavor. They’re filled with powerful antioxidants which decrease the number of free radicals in your body. Oh my - what’s a free radical? Free radicals are associated with visible signs of aging in your body. That means you can reduce some of the effects of aging and boost your brain’s abilities all in one berry! Blueberries make a fun, portable, healthy snack, not to mention that kids love them!
- Almonds – Let’s go nuts! For people who are working on dropping a little bit of quarantine weight, you might have heard about almonds and how they boost your metabolism and suppress your appetite. Almonds are packed with fiber to support your heart and digestive system. Almonds can help decrease inflammation which can lead to all sorts of nasty diseases. These yummy, salty seeds can keep your blood sugar at healthy levels and reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Like blueberries, they’re convenient, affordable, and simply delicious!
- Salmon – Fish for the win! This fatty fish is loaded with healthy oils, called omega-3 fatty acids. Your body needs those acids to ensure you stay healthy. Bringing salmon into your meals regularly can reduce inflammation, unhealthily high blood pressure, and your risk of cancer. Additionally, those omega-3 acids help improve your skin’s elasticity to keep you looking as young as you feel. Plus, some research has shown that salmon can slow down the brain’s aging process, reduce the risk of anxiety and depression, and help protect your cognitive functions. In addition, there are so many ways to make salmon that you’ll have fun adding this little fishy to your list of menu options!
- Romaine Lettuce – Salad, anyone? This popular staple in the salad world is low in calories but high in health benefits. It’s a great source of fiber and vitamins A and K. It helps support bone growth, reproductive health, better vision, and nerve function. It’s a heart healthy green you can enjoy with almost every meal.
- Dark Chocolate – Now, we’re talking! That’s right, we’re saying that you can eat chocolate and feel good about it too! Craving something healthy and tasty? Dark chocolate is here for you! It stimulates your brain to boost your mood, improve blood sugar levels, and promote better digestive health. Always remember to enjoy in moderation.
- Sweet Potatoes – Yes, potatoes can be healthy! Carbs tend to get a bad rap in today’s world, but not every potato is necessarily bad. Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients like vitamin A and fiber which helps your digestive health. They may also help manage ongoing diabetes in conjunction with your normal medical regimen. Sweet potatoes also contain antimicrobial properties too which means they can reduce the number of bacteria and other harmful pathogens that might try and disrupt your body’s overall health.
- Garlic – You may need some mouthwash afterwards, but it’ll be well worth it! A yummy and hugely popular ingredient in several foods, garlic is found in many different kinds of dishes for a little extra flavor. Garlic has been lauded as both healthy and used in traditional medicine since the times of the ancient Egyptians. Today, we know that garlic is a potent remedy because it helps combat illnesses like the common cold, heart disease, and promotes skin health while lowering your blood pressure. It’s a natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. Plus, it’ll keep those scary vampires away too.
Getting some culinary inspiration? You can always add any these foods to your diet if you haven’t already started enjoying them. Remember, this isn’t an exhaustive list. There are plenty of healthy foods to support your physical and mental health as well. Take care of yourself, especially if you have others relying on you, and take a little time to experiment with your family’s menu to find combinations that are healthy, fun, and “oh-so-tasty!”
Other foods that you might want to explore are Greek yogurt, broccoli, strawberries, oranges, kidney beans, and brown rice. It’s always important to try and eat right, even when you’re not sick. Wouldn’t it be better to prevent illnesses before they even start? Reach for some of these amazing foods and start enjoying a healthier life today!
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