Medical Reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition
Most people striving for weight loss view food as mere calories! Some of them perceive not eating anything at all can contribute to weight loss. It’s time to counter this myth!
Food is the most blissful resource by nature that helps mankind to grow and prosper.
We depend on food for most of the nutrients and nourishment, it not only gives us energy but also helps fight most of the diseases.
There are some readily available foods that proliferate your well being by adding their nutritional benefits to your health. These foods are listed as top healthiest food in the face of the planet.
1. Salmon
Salmon is preferred for its awesome taste, beneficial composition of omega 3 fatty acids and enormous other nutrients.
It is also loaded with high quality animal protein, vitamins and minerals along with magnesium, potassium, selenium and all the B-vitamins.
Consuming fatty fish regularly reduces the risk of heart disease, dementia, depression and a surplus of other common diseases.
2. Blueberries
Blueberries are an excellent source of powerful antioxidants like anthocyanins and various phytochemicals.
These antioxidants have the potential to go beyond the blood-brain thrust and protect it. According to the studies, blueberries can cut memory loss in older people.
It also helps to accelerate the metabolism in people suffering from metabolic syndrome.
Blueberries are known for lowering blood pressure and reducing markers of oxidized LDL cholesterol.
3. Dark chocolates
Who said losing weight is all about sacrificing your favourite food? At least you don’t have to forfeit chocolates because it aids weight loss.
The high cocoa content in dark chocolate acts as excellent antioxidants and is packed with fibre, iron, magnesium, copper and manganese.
It regulates consistent blood flow, reduces blood pressure, stabilizes oxidized LDL and enhances brain function.
4. Garlic
Garlic not just embellishes your food with great taste but also packs the dishes with abundant nutrients like vitamins C, B1 and B6, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.
Another active nutrient of garlic is Allicin. This nutrient helps to lower the blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, which increase HDL(the good cholesterol), which reduces risk of heart disease.
Studies have proved that Garlic combats cancer causing agents in our body.
Eating garlic regularly lowers the risk of several common cancers, especially cancers of the colon and stomach. It has the potential to fight pathogens as well.
5. Yogurt
Yoghurt is rich in probiotic bacteria that helps in better digestion, reduces inflammation and leptin resistance, which causes hormonal imbalance and leads to obesity.
6. Avocado
Avocado is considered as one of the healthiest foods as it is loaded with healthy fats.
It contains monounsaturated oleic acid that is also present in olive oil along with other important nutrients like fibre and potassium.
The fats in Avocado encourages nutrient uptake from the vegetables up to 15-folds.
7. Potatoes
Potatoes are the most stable food in the world. It contains almost all the nutrients including Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper and Manganese along with plenty of vitamin C and most of the B vitamins.
As per the researchers, potatoes keeps you full for a longer time as boiled potatoes have higher satiety value than any other food.
8. Broccoli
Eat your greens to stay healthy! Broccoli has high content of fibre and sumptuous amount of protein. It is a perfect combination of essential nutrients that help in weight loss.
9. Whole Egg
Whole egg packs high protein, healthy fats, and can make you feel full with very low amount of calories. It is the best option if you are on a weight loss journey.
Eating eggs for breakfast can make you eat less for the rest of the day.
Eat more to stay healthy!
Also, Read about Dark Chocolates- The Redeemer of Heart Breaks and Health Issues!
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