We try to eat healthier in order to improve our health... and because we want to look like a million bucks! But lost in all this diet chatter is that certain foods have a real impact on your daily well-being. In fact, their benefits can be so powerful that they help you even if you're doing other things you shouldn't (such as smoking).
Now, don't take that as an invitation to be lazy about your health. It's just an illustration of how powerful some foods can be. The well-known mantra "You are what you eat" has lost its bite a little because it's been so overused. But in reality, it couldn't be more true. Every time you put something in your mouth, you're making a decision that affects your body for the rest of your life.
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Scary? Maybe. But it might just be the shock you need to get your health on track.
Don't despair: It's superfoods to the rescue! Authors Steven Pratt, M.D., and Kathy Matthews have written SuperFoods Rx to help you learn how to live longer and happier. In the book, they put forth the statistic that estimates 300,000 to 800,000 preventable deaths per year in the United States are related to nutrition. You don't have to be one of them. Here's their list of the "Elite 14 Foods":
Beans
Beans, beans, they're good for your heart. The more you eat, the more you'll... LIVE! It's not just talk. Beans are good for the heart... and a bunch of other things, too. There's evidence that they prevent cancer, level your blood sugar and give you a sense of being full, which keeps you from overeating.
Blueberries
These little gems have been neglected for many years in favor of other more "popular" fruit. But now that we know more about antioxidants and how they reverse degenerative diseases, this flavonoid-rich food will have you aging gracefully.
Broccoli
Mom told you to eat your broccoli. And this time, her advice was right. It's also super effective in fighting cancer.
Oats
In 1997, the FDA started to allow the labeling of oatmeal, oat bran and oat flour products as being connected to a reduced risk for coronary heart disease. Among its other benefits is the ability to help control your blood sugar levels.
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