Healthiest Foods on Earth

Thought I would take a second to list some of the healthiest foods on Earth.  At this time, it is very important to stay as healthy as possible so I hope that this blog can help you make the right decisions on what to but next time you're at the grocery store.

Water- Even though it's not a food, H2O is second to oxygen in maintaining life.  Even minimal changes can impair improvement.

Sweet potatoes-  1 sweet potato contains more than 8,800 IUS's of vitamin A, low in calories and contains more than half of your daily requirement to vitamin C.  Low in sodium and a good source of dietary fiber.

Ground Falxseed  Flaxseeds provide 800 times more cancer fighting lignin's than any other food, which protects against breast and prostate cancer.

Unsweetened Cranberry Juice  Rich source of phytonutrients such as phenol based antioxidants that are so helpful in supporting cardiovascular health and preventing urinary tract infections.  Mix in a 1:2 ratio with water.

Lemons  High in limonene, they're an old time remedy for thinning the bile and enhancing digestion.

Egg Whites   A convenient source of low fat protein, loaded with protien low carbs and an excellent source of potassium, vitamin B-12 and magnesium.

*Egg yolks contain choline, an important substance necessary for fat breakdown, the membranes of nearly 11 cells in our body, and production of neurotransmitters.

Nuts Associated with reduction of heart disease and contain 2-3g grams of dietary fiber and contain several vitamins and minerals including vitamin E.

Barley/Oatmeal  Rich in soluble fiber that slows the entry of any carbohydrate into the bloodstream.

Coconut Oil   Rich in Laurie acid, important for immune health, healthy teeth and gums and stable at high temperature.

Avocados   Rich in heart healthy monosaturated fat.

Bell peppers  Rich in antioxidants, B vitamins and flavonoids.

Lentils and beans   Legumes contain many naturally occurring B vitamins, extra fiber, and protein.

Whey   Provides the amino from which the body make glutathione, the body's premiere antioxidant.  Contains natural ACE inhibitors, which lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health and improves immune function.

Grass-fed beef   High in the healthy, fat burning fat CLA (conjugated linolenic acid) plus omega 3's: grass-fed beef is also antibiotic and hormone free and a great source of zinc and vitamin B.

Peanut Butter   High in stress busting pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5).

Blueberries   One of the least pesticide ridden fruits and very high in proanthocyanidins, and preventive in degenerative diseases.  Blueberries contain the highest antioxidant capacity, making them highly protective for the cardiovascular system.  They also contain pterostilbene, which lowers cholesterol and anthocyanin, which improve vision and brain function and guard against brain degeneration.  The ellagic acid in them has anti-cancer activity as well.

Strawberries  Contains phenols such as anthocyanin and ellagitannins, which are potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents; their natural COX-2 inhibitors help to improve brain function, reduce macular degeneration and improve rheumatoid arthritis.  The ellagitannin helps prevent colon cancer.

Rasberries   Contain ellagic acid, quercertin, kaemplerol, and other flavonoids that are great antioxidants with anticancer properties; plus they support eye and cardiovascular health.  

Cold water fish (tuna, salmon, mackerel, cod, herring)   Their omega-3 fats offer cardiovascular protection and reduce heart attacks and cardiac arrhythmias.  Their omega-3's are anti-inflammatory and improve brain function, memory, skin health and kidney function.  Plus, they lower blood pressure and reduce triglycerides, cancer risk and stroke risk.

Organic Cream   Terrific source of fat burning CLA and nourishes the nerves.

Spinach   Contains 13 flavonoids with anti-cancer properties especially effective against prostate, skin, colon and bone cancer.  Natural anti-inflammatory and is a great brain food.  Been proven to reduce neurological damage after strokes, improves vision, and is a good source of iron.  Plus, it contains 4 natural ACE inhibitors to reduce blood pressure, and vitamin K for osteoporosis prevention.  

Kale  Contains organosulfur compounds for cancer prevention, improves detoxification, reduces cataracts due to lectin and zeaxanthin, plus is a great antioxidant with filler, calcium, and cardiovascular protection.

Broccoli  Contains numerous agents such as sulforaphane and the insoles (indole-3-carbinole and DIM) that are protective against prostate, gastric skin and breast cancer.  The flavonoids reduce cardiovascular disease and blood pressure.  Broccoli contains compounds that are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and support immune system and the eyes.

I hope this can give you a better understanding regarding the importance of eating clean and healthy.  Create a list of these important foods the next time you go to your local grocery store.