Berries are an excellent source of special Essential M antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that protect our bodies from the daily stress we put them through. One of these special antioxidant is called anthocyanin. This has triple the stress-fighting power of vitamin C and is the main reason why berries are classified as superfoods. Anthcyanin is also known as the substance that can block cancer-causing damage to our cells. And as if that wasn't enough, it can also combat age-related diseases.Berries, of course, are also rich in vitamins and fiber. They are naturally high in water content and low in calories making them excellent and healthy low-calorie snack food. Berries are also rumored to give your memory a boost, because they are believed to enhance brain function.
Eat lots of berries while they are in season and then freeze them in small containers so that you can have the antioxidant benefit of berries all year. Berries are great when you stir them into yogurt, sprinkle them on your breakfast cereal or blend them into smoothies.Another must include set of plants in your diet are vegetables! Moms are always saying that and with good reason! Vegetables help us maintain healthy skin and hair. They protect us against prostate cancer, can promote healthy vision, and can even give our skin protection against sunburn.
Lycopene, which is a plant chemical found in red tomatoes and watermelon, is thought to be of benefit as a cancer fighter. It can also promote good heart health.Green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli and spinach are high in anti-cancer compounds like sulforaphane and quercitin.Onions and garlic provide diallyl sulfide and saponins, that is a compound that can not only add flavor to our foods, but also can also fight cancer and heart disease.Vegetables provide us with phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber and are just plain good for our bodies.