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Daily Foods for a Healthy Life
I came across this calendar of mine at my workplace. Every new month features a new food item which is readily available and extremely beneficial to health. The following items are listed below and I thought I’ll share this with you guys!
1. Apples – high in fibre and vitamin C, it contains flavonoids which are known to have anti inflammatory and anti cancer actions, and also reduce blood cholesterol levels 2. Bell pepper – contain high levels of antioxidant, can help to reduce risk of heart disease, and rich source of vitamin C 3. Tomatoes – contain lycopene which is a power cancer fighter, rich source of vitamin C and E 4. Chinese tea- drinking regularly can help to remedy many health problems like hypertension, cancer and heart diseases 5. Water – maintaining/regulating body’s systems, transport nutrients to cells within the blood, and aids in food digestion and regulate body temperature. 6. Strawberry – ellagic acid found in them appear to inhibit tumour growths, can also raise the antioxidant levels in the body, and a rich source of vitamin C 7. Bak choi (小白菜)– calcium for healthy bones, carotenoids are also present to act as antioxidants and reduce free radical damage in the body 8. Peaches – low in calories, rich in iron, potassium, vitamin C and provides a gentle laxative effect 9. Lemons – high in vitamin C content, anti cancer effects due to limonoid phytochemicals found in it. Lower cholesterol levels too. 10. Carrots- contain extremely high beta-carotene content, protection against coronary heart disease and several cancers, lower blood cholesterol and guard against food poisoning. 11. Grapes- contain powerful antioxidants and resveratrol, which helps to prevent narrowing and hardening of the arteries, ellagic acid present are known to have cancer prevention properties. 12. Oranges- high source of vitamin C, maintain body defense, flavonoids reduce the risk of some cancers. Enjoy the video below, it’s about eating healthy and yet stay cheap!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpqAjtiwmiQ
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May, 2012
2008
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2009
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2010
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2011
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
2012
January, February, March, April, May
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