Message from the Healthy Corner – News that Feed the Body by Leah

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit sluggish and lethargic.  Most days I try to eat well, but in the past two months, not as much.  Who else is guilty of this?  Yes, I see your hand, and yours, and yours, and yours, lol.

I tend to eat “badly” when I’m stressed, unrested or depressed.  Can I be honest?  Since the beginning of this year, I have been all three.  So, I decided not only would I increase my spiritual feeding, but also I was going to “on purpose” make better eating choices.

To start, I am adding the following ten foods as staples to my every day meal plans to kick start my way to better eating habits and build a stronger, healthier me.

Just so you can see some of the benefits each food item possesses, below is a brief description. They are as follows:

Almonds – Contains Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron and Vitamin E. Almonds have more Calcium than any other nut.

Apples – It is a great source of pectin, a soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol and glucose levels. It is a good source of Vitamin C, an antioxidant, which keeps capillaries and blood vessels healthy. Vitamin C is also a water-soluble vitamin, which means your body does not store it.

Bananas – A great source of Potassium, which is a mineral that helps your muscles contract, regulate fluids, maintain normal blood pressure, among so many other things.

Blueberries – The Phytonutrients in blueberries may help prevent urinary tract infections.

Broccoli – Has an abundance of Beta Carotene and is thus one of the best foods you can eat or drink juiced. It is also a powerful cancer fighter.

Beans – A good source of Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium. It is an excellent low-fat calorie source of protein and dietary fiber.

Beets – It is a powerful cancer fighting agent, an excellent source of B Vitamin, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Iron.

Spinach – It contains Vitamin A, C, B6, Calcium, Iron, and Magnesium. It boosts the immune system and helps hair and skin to be healthy.

Sweet Potatoes – High on antioxidant Beta Carotene, which converts to Vitamin A in the body; a good source of Fiber, Vitamin B6, C, E, and Potassium. It is low in calories. A small sweet potato is about 54 calories.

Wheat Germ – It is the tiny part of a wheat kernel that is extremely high in protein, Vitamin E and Potassium.

Here’s to your health!  Cheers!!!

DISCLAIMER:  This information is not intended to offer any medical or otherwise any other kind of advice, but intended for entertainment and informational purposes only.  These are only our suggestions.  We do not advocate any particular remedy, service or site.