Superfoods from SLP Slimming

Superfoods

These are some more foods that may help you to live longer. According US research, "These foods prevent disease and extend our health span, and perhaps our life span as well".

Combine these foods with regular healthy exercise to add years to your life.

Spinach

Contains: beta-carotene, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc.

How to use: Layer spinach in a salad, add to soups and omelettes or sprinkle in a lasagne.

How much: Equivalent of one cup per day steamed or two cups raw daily.

The best food to prevent cataracts and age-related degenration of the retina.

Salmon

Contains: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B and D, selenium, potassium and protein.

How to use: Vitamins are best preserved if the fish is baked , roasted or grilled. Avoid tinned salmon to cut down on fat.

How much: Two to four times per week.

A guaranteed way to lower risk of cardiac related illness.

Broccoli

Contains: Folate, fibre, calcium, vitamins C and K, beta-carotene.

How to use: Stir Fry, pureed (in soups), dipped in hummous.

How much: Half to one cup daily

Helps prevent cancer.

Yoghurt

Contains: Live active cultures, calcium, vitamins B2 and B12, potassium, magnesium, zinc

How to use: Use it as a fruit or cereal topping.

How much:Two cups daily

A tasty and easy way to boost your immune systems.

Orange

Contains: Vitamin C, potassium, folate, pectin

How to use: Eat raw, drink the juice and add zest to cakes and yoghurts.

How much: One daily

A great source for Vitamin C which helps lower the rate of most causes of death, such as heart disease.

Walnut

Contains: Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins E and B6, magnesium, protein, fibre and potassium

How to use: On cereals or yoghurt, or even crushed as a coating for fish and poultry.

How much: one ounce, five times a week.

Helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.