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10 best healthy foods we should not ignore (2)
We already talked about regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables that leads to lower risk of high blood pressure, stroke and other chronic diseases. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables also keep our eyes well. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains appears to reduce the chances of developing cataract or macular degeneration. Let's start eating different foods and vegetables - thus making sure that we get all the components necessary for good health. Below there is a list of best healthy foods we are not giving much importance: 2. One of the best items in this list would be beets. Beetroot as a fleshy vegetable is popular as a salad item. The beet is like red spinach. It offers us a rich source of folate, betaine as well as natural red pigments that may be cancer fighters. These nutrients can also help in decreasing risk of heart related diseases. This vegetable is a superb remedy for anaemia, tiredness and general weakness. This fleshy root vegetable is also rich in potassium, calcium and vitamin A and C. This is good for both digestive and lymphatic system. Beet juice is one of the most precious juices for liver and gall bladder. Then again, certain foods containing sulfites like beetroot, carrot or cold drinks may be not good in respiratory disorders. Fresh and raw and grated to make a salad is very good as heating decreases the antioxidant power. 3. Pomegranate or 'Anar' or 'Bedana' whatever the name is! It is a wonderful fruit. The pomegranate juice regulates our body by offering more energy as well as helping to reduce blood pressure. Four ounces of pomegranate juices provides 50 percent of our daily vitamin C requirement as well. People use to drink pineapple juice, apple juice or orange juice, but now it is the 'pomegranate juice'. 4. Guava or 'peyara' is a well known fruit in our country and certainly one of the best fruits to take. It is the richest natural source of vitamin C after Gooseberry (Amla). It is also rich in vitamin A and B. It is good for joint pain and bleeding gum. It contains lycopene, which is an antioxidant that fights prostate cancer. There are some lycopene in tomatoes and watermelon, but it is not as much as guava. Guava is less acidic so it usually goes down nicely. It is a good laxative as well. Regular intake of this fruit ensures the building up of body's resistance against cough and cold and also gives the skin a healthy glow. This is would be a good choice for those who cannot tolerate pineapple or orange. 5. The last item of today's list is the pumpkin and its seeds. They are a great source of natural minerals that our bodies need. This is a low-calorie vegetable and very rich in potassium and sodium. This is high in fiber and contains magnesium and antioxidants. Pumpkin seed is rich in zinc and calcium. Seeds can help to reduce the risk of cancer in that they provide more oxygen to cells and there is less damage. The oil and seeds are used to treat the prostate gland trouble. It is also used to destroy worms (parasites) in the gut. Pumpkins are alkaline in reaction and are a source of vitamin B and C. Pumpkin juice is useful in cases of acidity and liver problems. It is said that fresh ripe pumpkin taken regularly helps to get rid of kidney stones. To be continued
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