A new list of the most useful products for health
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The new list of the most useful products for health included 12 items. Scientist Johnny Bowden is convinced that it is not so important what a person uses for food, the main thing is how the products are processed before cooking.
Given the opinion of the researcher, there are products that can be eaten with minimal processing. They contain such a set of useful and phytochemicals, bioenzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and useful vegetable fats, which easily allow each person to live up to 100 years.
For example, these products include berries, in which there is little sugar, but a large amount of fiber. Especially can be useful in this situation, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries: they contain substances that strengthen memory and antioxidants with antitumor properties.
In addition, beans that protect against colorectal cancer and diabetes can be helpful, can help control weight, as well as nuts that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Whole cow's milk contains a lot of linolenic acid, which protects against cancer, and the inclusion of fatty fish in the menu can help to cope with high blood pressure, reduce the risk of diseases of the brain and heart, and improve mood. Low-fat meat, including beef can be useful because it contains a lot of vitamin B12 and protein.
Eggs are famous for the fact that they have a lot of protein and few calories. The yolk contains a large amount of choline, which nourishes the brain, and pigment lutein, important for vision. Cabbage, in addition to a large number of vitamins, contains indoles, which protect against cancer. In addition to all this, cabbage contains sulforaphane, which helps to remove toxins from the body.
In addition to the list of useful products included apples (can be useful for tooth enamel, lungs, blood glucose level), onions and garlic (protect against cancer and heart diseases), pomegranate, which contains many antioxidants and green tea that protects against cancer disease and promoting weight loss.
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