Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Champion Foods

What we eat can have a real impact on how healthy we are. And among our everyday foods, there are many super foods that can help us ward off disease.

Avocadoes are packed with ‘good’ monosaturated fats that help with heart health. They also contain B vitamins and are rich in magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals that are important for maintaining healthy bones and nerves.

Broccoli is brilliant. It contains phytochemicals that may detox cancer-causing substances before they do any harm. It’s also rich in vitamins B and C, as well as folate, calcium, iron and potassium.

Spinach was Popeye’s choice for a reason. It’s full of iron, which is great for energy, and it contains magnesium, plus vitamins A, B6 and E.

Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a substance that helps to prevent heart disease and certain cancers. You may absorb it better with fat, so add a dash of olive oil to tomato salads and sauces.

Yoghurt is a good gut antibiotic that my help boost immune function. Aim to eat a small tub each day.

Medical research acknowledges that eight glyconutrient sugars are needed at the cellular level for optimum immune system function. Considering that six of these glyconutrients are often lacking in modern diets, Mannatech sought new and better sources of the nutrients. The effort culminated in the Ambrotose complex. Twenty patents – including one from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – have been issued to Mannatech for technology related to the Ambrotose complex.

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