5 Foods You Should Eat Every Day

The majority of foods that the many people are eating are dense with ingredients that are helping to create poor health or foods that are processed in such a way that is helping (a big helping) your health take a downward spiral if consistently eaten.   These foods should really come with a warning label!

Foods that are packed with nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, enzymes arepowerful in terms of creating optimal health and it is these types of foods that will take you to living a vibrant quality life full of energy and lack of symptoms, illness and disease – optimal health.

Here are 10 Foods You Should Eat Every Day:

Green Tea

There are a vast amount of studies showing green tea’s health and weight lost benefits.  What is responsible for green tea’s ability to prevent disease and more?  The catechins contained in the leaves of the tea plant.  Catechins are a group of antioxidants that are powerful in their protective ability against illness and disease.  Green tea is also beneficial as an adjunct to any weight loss program.  The catechin EGCG contained in it ramps up metabolism as well.

Almonds

Almonds are high in the heart-healthy oleic acid that is responsible for many health benefits including a better memory.  Almonds are high in fiber and protein and because they are so crunchy, just one ounce will go a long way compared to other nuts.

Blueberries

Blueberries are one of the most antioxidant rich foods in the world.  Antioxidants are necessary for life and are well known to reverse and prevent heart disease and even cancer. The blue color of the berry comes from its polyphenols which provide most of its antioxidant properties. Blueberries are also high in vitamin C and fiber.

Bell Peppers

Bell Peppers come in many different shades such as green, purple, orange and red.  Each of them, because of their color, adds a distinct different array of phytonutrients that will help to create optimal health.  Bell peppers are dense with vitamin C and vitamin E..both protective against poor health.  The regular intake of antioxidant nutrients such as you find with these 10 foods, can help reduce the likelihood of chronic inflammation from the typical processed modern diet.

Yogurt

Greek yogurt has less natural sugar Lactose and more protein than regular yogurt.  This means that ounce for ounce, you are getting a nutritional punch of calcium (a single cup has almost 25% of your daily requirement) and that translates to more lost body fat and better health.  Yogurt also contains beneficial bacteria that calm down inflamed digestive tracts as well as boosting your immune system.  Your digestive tract is where 70% of your immune system resides