Healthy Food and their benefits

 

In this blog, you will learn about healthy foods, their benefits, and how to consume them for the best results. I did my research for this blog and there was plenty of information on this particular topic. Furthermore, this is just the first blog about healthy foods. Having these foods will have a positive change in your lifestyle. Read the blog and you will know how. I also want to make a blog on certain foods that we consume on daily basis, which are actually, harmful to our health. If you are interested to gain wisdom on this, keep me updated in the comment section.

Healthy foods:

There are a vast number of foods that are super healthy and tasty. They contain the most essential mineral, protein, fiber, vitamins, calcium, etc., by feeling your plate with colourful vegetables, fruits and other whole foods, will benefit your health. Having these meals in your regular diet will eradicate many other negative elements in your life. 

Here are some of the healthy foods you should add to your surprisingly delicious diet and eat every day.

1. Fruits and Berries:

Fruits and berries are among the world's best healthy food. These healthy, sweet and colourful food are easy to eat, as they require little to no effort in preparation.

I'll be listing a few of the fruits and berries with their benefits.

• Apple:

Apple is very filling and is an easy snack if you find yourself hungry in between meals. They are high in fiber, vitamin C and numerous antioxidants.

• Avocadoes: 

Avocadoes contain healthy fats instead of carbs than most other fruits. They are tasty and high in fiber, potassium and vitamin C.

• Blueberries:

Blueberries are delicious and among the most powerful sources of antioxidants.

These are just a few healthy fruits and berries, there are plenty more in the world having their own benefits. They include all the important vitamins, manganese, antioxidants, potassium, fiber, etc.

2. Vegetables:

Vegetables are among the most nutritious food. There's a wide variety in the market and it's best to consume every day.

For a healthy diet, one should add dark green vegetables to their meal, good options include, kale, spinach, broccoli, peppers, and sprouts. A good source of fiber, vitamins C and K, antioxidants, and a decent amount of protein.

Other vegetables include onion, cucumber, cabbage, celery, eggplants, mushrooms, turnips, zucchini, radish, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, potato, sweet potatoes and tomatoes. Tomatoes are categorized as vegetables, although it is technically a fruit.

3. Meat:

Meats which are lean and unprocessed are considered to be included in a healthy diet. 

Lean beef, chicken breasts and lamb are the best sources of protein, bioavailable iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.

4. Nuts and Seeds:

Nuts and seeds are high in fats and calories but they aid in weight loss.  

Almond, chia seeds, coconut, walnuts, and brazil nuts, are a few exemplary nuts and seeds you should add to your diet. In case you are allergic to them or get any kind of reaction after consuming them, then eliminate them from your diet.

These food are loaded with important nutrients, including magnesium, antioxidants, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, powerful fatty acids like medium-chain triglycerides and minerals like selenium. 

They help in weight loss, improve metabolic health, and thyroid function.

5. Eggs:

 Eggs are the most nutritious food and are perfectly safe and healthy. 

6. Seafood:

Seafood tends to be very nutritious and healthy. They are rich in iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, B12, calcium, protein, selenium, and low in fats and calories. 

People whose seafood intake is high, especially fish, tend to live longer and have a lower risk of many illnesses, including dementia, heart diseases and depression. 

7. Grains:

Whole grains are an important addition to the diet because they provide a variety of micronutrients, and fiber and are fuel for the body. 

Grains are relatively high in carbs. This food is not recommended for those who are on low carbs diet.

Brown rice, oats and quinoa are nutritious grains and have good consistency of fiber, magnesium and vitamin B1.

8. Legumes:

Legumes are a great plant-based protein, fiber, various vitamins and iron. It contains antinutrients, and if soaked properly it can eliminate the antinutrients while preparing.

Few legumes can also aid in weight loss.

9. Dairy:

Based on studies and research full-fat dairy seems to be the most nutritious. People who eat full-fat dairy have a lower risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

If it comes from grass-fed cows then they are ever more nutritious because it's higher in bioactive fatty acids and vitamin K2. 

10. Oil:

Oils such as extra-virgin olive oil and coconut oil, are one of the healthiest cooking oil. Coconut oil has similar health effects to olive oil like heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and very high antioxidants that are beneficial to health. 

However, coconut oil should be used in moderation as it contains LDL to a greater degree.

11. Dark Chocolates:

Dark chocolates are high in magnesium and are a powerful source of antioxidants.

Health Benefits of Eating Well:

A well-balanced diet provides all of the energy you require to be active all-day, nutrients you need for growth and repair, helps prevent illness, and helps you stay strong. Eating healthy also helps in maintaining weight.

Eating a good consistency of the above-mentioned foods, helps you maintain a steady weight, boost your immunity, and lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

With a healthy diet, one should also exercise.

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