11 Foods Your Body Will Thank You For Eating
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Fad diets come and go, blacklisting almost every food you’ve ever eaten! But a lot of these blacklisted food items get a bad rep for no reason. In fact, most of these are actually pretty good for you and you should have never quit them in the first place!
That said, it’s never too late. And there’s still time for you to ditch the fancy diets and have a normal, balanced, and healthy diet.
Want to know how? Just have these 11 body-benefitting foods that your body will thank you for by feeling good and looking great!
1. Whole Wheat Bread
Whole wheat bread is good for your nervous system. Its high vitamin B6 and B9 levels help in strengthening the body while also balancing your emotions and improving the immunity (1). Whole wheat bread also contains magnesium (which provides your body with energy), proteins (which help build bones and muscles), and carbs (which improve your focus) (2), (3). So, have a whole wheat bread sandwich for breakfast to stay fit!
2. Blueberries
Blueberries are loaded with several types of vitamins, all of which can make your skin healthier (4). Plus, the vitamin content of blueberries is also good for your eyes, helping prevent instances of impaired vision. A blueberry salad with yogurt is one way to gorge on these fruits!
3. Avocados
Widely touted as a superfood by many, avocados have multiple benefits! Avocados contribute greatly to your heart health, reducing your chances of getting cardiovascular diseases (5), (6). They even help in keeping your blood pressure in control. You can consume avocados by spreading it on your toast.
4. Carrots
Rich in carotene (a type of substance that changes to vitamin A when consumed), carrots can reduce the number of doctor visits you make in a year. They strengthen your immune system and also make you more resistant to common infections (7). If you find it difficult to digest carrots, you can add a little bit of sunflower oil to grated carrots to quicken its digestion.
5. Bananas
Bananas can keep your blood sugar level in control (8). Plus, they are full of resistant starch, helping you feel full and reducing your appetite so you don’t binge on junk. Bananas also have a substance known as pectin, which helps eliminate toxins from your body. We suggest having a banana smoothie to stay healthy!
6. Nuts
No matter which nut you like, almost all of them have high fiber content, which helps in imparting your skin with a clear, glowing complexion (9). This fiber content helps by removing yeast, rashes, and fungus from your body. A bowl of mixed nuts, in fact, is a very healthy snack overall!
7. Bell Peppers
Also known as capsicums on this side of the world, these spicy fruits (yep, they’re fruits alright) can provide relief from inflammation and even lower your cholesterol levels (10). Enriched with vitamins A, C, and E, bell peppers also improve the health of your hair and skin! Add bell peppers to your daily preparations to get the most out of these fruits.
8. Beans
Beans contain both protein and complex carbohydrates, offering your body a healthy source of glucose. So, if you are diabetic, beans are a good source of natural glucose for you, sans the ill-effects (11). Moreover, beans help in the replenishing of your cells, which makes them a healthy choice either way. You can substitute meat with beans to get your protein dose if you are a vegetarian (12).
9. Greens
This could be any type of greens – from spinach to lettuce to kale. All of these leafy veggies protect your heart from falling prey to a myriad of diseases (13)! Greens are also a rich source of iron and can help improve your RBC (read: red blood cell) count and even enhance your metabolism. The best way to include greens in your diet is to add them to everything you cook!
10. Figs
Figs contain so many essential nutrients that they actually deserve to be on your plate every single day! Loaded with cellulose, fructose, pectin, glucose, organic acids, and vitamins A, C, B1, and B12, and several other nutrients, figs provide multiple health benefits (14). They can aid in digestion, improve your bone health, and lower the chances of osteoporosis (15)! To have figs, just add them to your dry fruit bowl and munch on them during snack time.
11. Eggs
Another item jam-packed with nutrients, eggs contain a total of 12 kinds of essential vitamins, which include vitamins A, B, D, E, H, K, and more (16). Egg yolks are a very rich source of vitamin D. Also, eggs that come from chicken contain amino acids, which help in bodybuilding. As for how to eat eggs, have them as you like. The options are plenty!
Trust us, the above 11 foods are far from dangerous, even if popular media tells you so. So, eat them fearlessly and enjoy their benefits while you can!
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