The secret health benefits in 5 natural foods : Brain Foods

Article by Sarah Kirmani

Nutritious foods keep us healthy and prevent diseases. A well-balanced diet that includes these foods is critical to overall well being. Traditional medicine may be a temporary solution whereas a well-balanced healthy diet is more permanent. For example, diabetics can benefit greatly with a healthy well-balanced diet to resolve the source of the problem instead of temporary medical relief. In fact, many doctors propose a well-balanced meal in addition to their recommendations to ensure a holistic approach to recovery. Let’s look at a list of these super foods and see how they affect us.

Salmon

The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon provide heart benefits. Salmon is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein. Omega-3 also helps prevent blood clots which cause many strokes. People who eat salmon have better vision and better memory.

Blueberries

Blueberries help lower cholesterol and thus reduce stroke and heart disease. They also reduce the risk of urinary tract infection, and improve eye vision.

Beans

Beans regulate blood, sugar, help prevent heart disease and cancer and ward off hunger.

Oysters

These sea creatures are low fat and low cholesterol and high protein which helps regulate stress levels. Oysters contain high levels of calcium, iron, and vitamin A, which are essential for healthy bones, blood, and eyesight, respectively. Did we mention oysters are an aphrodisiac?

Nuts

Nuts reduce heart disease and lower cholesterol. Cashew nuts promote bone growth and strong teeth. Brazil nuts prevent breast cancer and walnuts have high levels of omega-3 acids that reduce body swelling and growth of plaque in arteries. Nuts are also brain foods and can make you smarter.

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Sarah works at HealthCrowd, a real-time personal health platform that makes managing your health and working with health practitioners transparent, fun and results-driven.