The Top 15 food health and longevity - II

Soybeans

Soy contains isoflavones, powerful antioxidants that reduce the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol and relieve signs of menopause.

Soy comes in the form of tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame (cooked soybeans), soy sauce, soy milk or soy yogurt. Please note, soybeans have nothing to do with the actual soybeans.

In addition to isoflavones, soy has many advantages: high protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

Mushrooms

Some fungi, such as Japanese Shiitake mushrooms, Maitake and Reishi stimulates the immune system. This effect is linked to the polysaccharides of these fungi, such as beta-glucans and lentinan.

These properties stimulating the immune system, particularly useful in cases of cancer are found with oyster mushrooms and even Paris.

Red fruits

Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, berries of Canada, cranberries and red grapes are fruits rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids. For example, raspberries have an antioxidant potential 2 times higher than that of grapefruit and almost nine times higher than the kiwi. Thus, the berries prevent neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's disease), lower blood pressure, increase good cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease, slows tumor growth, eliminate environmental carcinogens and so on.

Dark chocolate

Remedy against fatigue, chocolate also contributes to the prevention of cardiovascular disease. It improves circulation problems by dilating blood vessels, it reduces platelet aggregation, thins the blood and has anti-inflammatory and anticancer. Dark chocolate also has stimulant and euphoric effects, making this food a natural antidepressant.

What more natural than to eat regularly, provided it complies with moderation because cocoa is no less caloric.

Fish

Rich in omega-3 fish is deemed beneficial to the cardiovascular system. Adequate supplies of omega-3 also help prevent cancer and mood disorders including depression. It is also recommended for pregnant women to fill in omega-3 fatty acids essential for the proper fetal brain development.

Drink 2 to 3 times a week, focusing on small fish (they contain less mercury).

Ginger

Ginger contains antioxidants such great interest to prevent cardiovascular disease, certain cancers and other diseases associated with aging. This root has many anti-inflammatory properties, especially useful in cases of rheumatism and arthritis.

Finally, ginger aids digestion and helps against nausea and vomiting.

Algae

Traditionally consumed in Asia, they begin to eat also in Europe.

Very low in calories, algae are high in protein and fiber. All are high in iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, copper, selenium, or ...

Algae are also the only plant to contain B12 (essential for the metabolism of nerve tissue), which indicates the particular part of a vegetarian diet.

Brown algae are rich in C and E, provitamin A red and green C. Some even contain omega-3!

What are their health benefits? They help prevent hypertension, constipation, hyperthyroidism, tumors, they are antibacterial and worming.

Green tea

Anti-cancer par excellence, green tea also prevents heart disease by limiting the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, responsible for the obstruction of the arteries. It acts as a detoxifier of the body and prevents aging. And finally, it is assumed that it would help fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

Whole grains

High fiber, whole grains should resume their privileged place at our table at the expense of refined products, including industrial processes, they have lost much of their properties, including digestive and cardiovascular diseases.

Wholemeal bread, wholegrain cereals for breakfast and other whole grains (rice, pasta ...) should be consumed every day.

Olive oil

Food flagship of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil has the advantage of being balanced in omega-3 and omega-6. It has indisputable cardiovascular effects. It is recommended that the switch or to mix with the rapeseed oil, which has the advantage of being rich in omega-3.

Broccoli and other vegetables

Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, as well as tomatoes and peppers, to beets and pumpkins, vegetables are good for health. Very low in calories, they provide much fiber, vitamins and minerals. These are foods of choice to eat twice a day, lunch and dinner.