In order to be healthier longer and to charge your body with vitally needed substances, you will need to consume the following 8 products. This is what French health food experts claim.
First on their list is spinach. It is no wonder that the French call it a "broom for the stomach" - it helps in getting rid of toxins and waste from the body. Spinach takes second place after parsley in folic acid content.
The rich source of different types of vitamin B has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, while vitamin E prevents cells in the body from aging prematurely.
It is recommended for children with growth problems and also has an anti-sclerotic effect and fortifies the capillaries. Instead of spinach, you can also eat cabbage or iceberg lettuce. You should eat at least 1 cup of spinach per day.
Yoghurt follows next, which contains vast amounts of calcium, potassium, vitamin B and most importantly - bifidobacterium. They benefit the gastrointestinal tract and fortify the immune system. We should eat 1 cup of yoghurt daily, and can also add walnuts and honey to it.
Tomatoes are ideal for providing your body with minerals. They contain potassium and magnesium, which are vital for the heart. Magnesium helps the body handle changes in temperature. Furthermore, they contain high amounts of iron, zinc and phosphorus.
The substance lycopene, which gives tomatoes their red color, is a very potent antioxidant. In addition, tomatoes are loaded with serotonin, which improves mood and is a natural antidepressant. You can substitute them with red grapefruit, melon or papaya. You must eat at least 1 tomato per day or 8 cherry tomatoes.
Carrots are healthy because of vitamin A, for which they are well-known. They are especially key for people who work at a computer. It's good to eat 1-2 carrots per day or drink 1 cup of fresh-squeezed carrot juice. Substitutes of carrots are mangos and pumpkins. They need to be eaten with olive oil, so the body can absorb the precious vitamin A.
Blueberries are extraordinarily good for your body, for they are loaded with antioxidants. According to the latest scientific research, these little fruits help our memory deal with aging.
Eat 1 cup of blueberries daily, which you can also substitute with raisins, dark grapes, plums or strawberries. Following blueberries on the list, we have black and red beans. Nothing stimulates the brain better than they.
They are rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins, which help improve brain function. There is precious protein in their composition, which is close to the amount in meat in terms of amino acids.
Regular consumption of red and black beans, as well as white, rejuvenates the body. Substitutes of beans are peas and lentils, and the recommended dose is 1-2 cups daily.
Walnuts contain all the necessary substances required for supporting human life function. They contain about 20% protein and about 75% high calories. In addition, they contain tannins, vitamins A, B1, B6, C, P and phytoncides, plus polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids.
It's good to eat 7 walnuts per day. You can substitute them with almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts or pistachios.
Last but not least in importance are oats. They regulate fat metabolism, remove waste and reduce blood sugar levels. The recommended daily amount is 1/2 cup of oatmeal. Oats can be substituted with flax or wild rice.
