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.

Soy

Contains: Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, potassium, folate, magnesium, selenium.

How to use: Most used in Soy Milk, to be drunk or used on cereal. Stir it into protein powder for fruit shakes.

How much: Approx half an ounce per day.

A complete vegetarian source of protein.

Tomato

Contains: Lycopene, alpha and beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, chromium, fibre.

How to use: soups and stews, home made pizzas, raw in salads

How much: Two tomatoes per day.

One of the best ways for men to avoid prostate cancer.

Turkey

Contains: Low fat protein, niacin, vitmains B6 and B12, iron, selenium, zinc.

How to use: Various dishes including sandwiches, tacos and burritos.

How much: Three to four ounces per week.

The leanest meat source of protein available.

Pumpkin

Contains: Alpha-Carotene, beta-carotene, high fibre, vitamins C and E, potassium, magnesium.

How to use: Use it in recipes for soup, breads etc.

How much:Half a cup daily

Helps keep skin young with phyto-nutrients.

Oats

Contains: High fibre, protein, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, thiamine,

How to use: Porridge, home made stuffings, meatballs and meatloaf.

How much: Five to seven serving per week.

A great way to lower your cholesterol.

Tea

Contains: Flavonoids, fluoride, no colories.

How to use: Brew for at least three minutes, or one minute if you are caffeine-sensitive . Add lemon or lime with rind for a polyphenol boost.

How much: One or more cups daily.

The easiest and cheapest no-calorie way to avoid heart disease and cancer.

Blueberries

Contains: Fibre, folate,vitamins C and E, potassium, magnesium, iron, riboflavin, niacin, phytoestrogen

How to use: Sprinkle on yoghurts, porridge and cold cereals, or whip nto a smoothie with soy milk.

How much: One or more cups daily.

The best food for preserving a young brain.