Along with exercise, your diet can be extremely effective
at preventing chronic disease and promoting health and longevity.
Eating a
significant portion of these 6 nutrient-dense foods every day can help you naturally
strengthen your immune system and could add years to your life by boosting your
health.Greens
Greens provide protection for blood vessels, promote good
eyesight, and are associated with lowering the risk for diabetes. Several
of these vegetables, among them arugula, bok choy, kale, and collard greens,
belong to the cruciferous family, a particular type of vegetable known for its cancer-fighting
properties.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are unique in that they contain compounds that block
the production of estrogen, making them beneficial for breast cancer
prevention. White, cremini, Portobello, oyster, shiitake, maitake, and
reishi mushrooms all have anti-cancer properties. Among mushrooms, there are
many good qualities: some are anti-inflammatory, stimulate the immune system,
prevent DNA damage, slow cancer cell growth, cause programmed cancer cell
death, and inhibit angiogenesis. Only eat mushrooms cooked. Raw mushrooms
contain a potentially carcinogenic substance called agaritine, which cooking
significantly reduces.
Seeds and Nuts
Seeds are nutritionally unique: Some are extremely rich
in omega-3 fats; others are high in anti-cancer lignans, and still
others possess plentiful amounts of iron, calcium, zinc, and vitamin E. Nuts
are known to have cardiovascular benefits and aid in diabetes prevention and weight
maintenance.
Berries
Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries
are all low in sugar but high in nutrients. Berry consumption has been linked
to lowering the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cancers, and cognitive
decline. Eating berries can improve motor coordination and memory while
simultaneously reducing inflammation, preventing DNA damage inhibiting the
growth of tumor cells, and reducing inflammation.
Onions
Onions, along with leeks, garlic, chives, shallots, and
scallions, are beneficial to your cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as
possessing anti-cancer and anti-diabetes effects. Onions, just like cruciferous
veggies, should be chopped, crushed, or chewed thoroughly to get the most of
their benefits.
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