How Healthy Is Your Food?

Apricots are pretty healthy as they contain beta-carotene that can help protect our eyes and help to prevent free-radical damage to our cells. The body can take beta-carotene and turn it into vitamin A, which the body then uses to protect against some cancers.

Avocados contain oleic acid, which is an unsaturated fat. This can help lower the overall cholesterol and raise the levels of the HDL. It is also a good source of fiber.

Raspberries have ellagic acid, a cancer-cell growth retardant. They are vitamin C enriched and are full of fiber, which can help you to put a lid on high cholesterol and heart disease.

The mango has vitamin C, a antioxidant that prevents arthritis and can boost the immune system. They can make your salad more festive and tasty too.

Cantaloupe contains vitamin C too as well as potassium. Potassium can help lower blood pressure.

Cranberries and Cranberry Juice can help you fight bladder infections by preventing bacteria from growing.

The tomato has lycopene, which is a strong antioxidant. Tomatoes can cut your risk of getting a bladder, stomach or colon cancer.

Raisins are a very small but convenient healthy snack that can be used to dress up salads too. They are a really good source of iron. Iron is used by the body to carry oxygen.

Figs are an awesome source of potassium and fiber. Figs also contain vitamin B6, which can boost mood in the form of serotonin. This also lowers cholesterol and can help to prevent water retention, which cuts down on bloating.

Lemons and limes contain furocoumarins and vitamin C, which are both cancer fighters.

Onions are powerful flavornoids and can protect against cancer.

Artichokes are not pretty to look at, but contain silymarin, which is an antioxidant that is used to fight cancer. It also has fiber to help control cholesterol levels.

Ginger is used to help combat queasiness in early pregnancy and can be used to help with migraines and arthritis pain.

Broccoli protects against cancer and has vitamin C and beta-carotene.

Spinach besides being Popeye's favorite food has lutein and zeaxanthin, which are both carotenoids that aid in fighting degeneration, which is a cause of blindness in older persons.

Bok Choy also known as a Chinese cabbage helps to fight breast tumor, helps to lower estrogen levels.

Squash is a orange vegetable, included are acorn squash, butternut squash, and pumpkin. Squash is known for its beta-carotene and vitamin C protection, which is used to fight endometrial cancer.

There you have them many different and all healthy foods to choose from. These foods can help you in your fight for achieving better eating habits that foster good health.