There are many articles detailing which foods should be avoided, but what about foods you should be eating? There are many foods that will not only help you lose weight, but will keep you healthy and energetic for years to come.
Late afternoon energy loss is most likely related to eating habits. When we fill our morning with simple carbohydrates and sugars, our blood sugar levels spike causing the release of insulin. This releases serotonin which has been associated with fatigue.
If you consume high quality fats in nuts, protein and other sources first thing in the morning will combat fatigue and will leave you ready to work hard throughout the day.
Here are eleven superfoods to add to your diet on a daily bases, that will not only help you lose fat, but will keep your energy levels high while keeping your heart and internal organs functioning at optimal levels.
1. Green Tea. Known for its powerful antioxidant and boosting metabolism effect, green tea tops this chart. This tea has also been known to lower cholesterol by improving the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL) to bad cholesterol (LDL).
2. Lean Organic Beef. Loaded with protein that helps the synthesis of hemoglobin which aids in red blood cell production, meat is one product that should always be purchased organic when possible.
3. Broccoli. This vegetable is the never-ending talked about superfood. Broccoli is packed with calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber. Broccoli also contains powerful antioxidants.
4. Cayenne Pepper. increases thermogenesis after we eat, helping to burn fat. This spice kick starts your metabolism and makes foods taste great but adding the hot factor. Cayenne pepper has anti-inflammatory properties, providing resistance to many inflammatory related conditions.
5. Nuts. Not only do nuts provide plenty of high-quality protein but also a perfectly balanced assortment of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Walnuts are particularly healthful with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that lower deadly artery-clogging cholesterol.
6. Eggs, organic. Eggs are a great source of low-cost, high quality protein. One egg contains 5.5 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D, and despite the rumor of elevating your cholesterol, recent research proves the opposite.
7. Spinach contains anti-Inflammatory and anti-cancer benefits from spinach phytonutrients. Spinach contains numerous nutrients, making it a powerful antioxidant. The vitamin K found in this leafy vegetable, helps prevent excessive activation of osteoclasts.
8. Mixed Berries are known for their phytonutrients, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-carcinogenic protection. What do all those fancy words mean? They keep you free from colds, flus and cancers. These delicious fruits have very little impact on blood sugars, making them the sweetest, healthiest sugar on the planet.
9. Avocado. This Fruit is nothing shy of amazing! Avocado has anti-inflammatory benefits, cardiovascular health benefits, and contributes to regulating blood sugars. Recent research has found the absorption of two key
carotenoid antioxidant increases significantly when fresh avocado (or avocado oil) is added to an otherwise avocado-free salad. This is because avocado provides plenty of vitamin E for fighting free-radical damage caused by the sun.
10. Fish Oil. Fish oils have been proven to increase insulin sensitively, inhibit fat storage, provide energy, promote muscle growth, prevent muscle breakdown, lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.
11. Quinoa. This complete protein, meaning this grain has all nine essential amino acids, is loaded with vitamin B-6, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. The magnesium in quinoa helps relax blood vessels, preventing migraines and even therosclerosis.
These eleven foods will be increase your energy levels while your entire internal and even external self will be a cancer fighting, health factory. These foods will combat fat, resist bacteria and keep you vibrant and radiantly healthy.
Author Resource:-
Flavia Del Monte is a Registered Nurse specializing in pediatric care. She is also a Certified Physical Therapist and holds a Percision Nutrition Certification. You can read more about how you can live a healthier life on her fitness tips for women blog.
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