Today's Tip: 3 of the Top 10 Foods to Include in your Diet

Judging from the number of views on my blog this week, everyone has really been interested in what foods to avoid and what foods to include in their diet. The next few days will include the top 10 healthiest foods to eat, according to The Mayo Clinic. These foods come in as top 10 faves due to the fact that they are good sources of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients, and are the best foods to reduce your risk of developing heart disease and other health complications. They are easily available, low in calories and high in antioxidants (such as vitamin A and E and beta carotene), which help you combat disease naturally.

 

#1: Almonds

Almonds provide you nutrients including fiber, magnesium, iron, riboflavin and calcium. One serving of almonds gives you half the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin E as declared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Almonds are an excellent protein source, & the fat found in almonds can even help lower your blood cholesterol levels.  

If you don't like almonds...there are 9 more to go!  And here's #2...

#2: Apples

Apples are an excellent source of pectin: a fiber that lowers blood cholesterol. Pectin also lowers glucose (sugar) levels, which helps decrease your risk of developing diabetes. Apples contain vitamin C, which enables your body to absorb iron.

#3: Blueberries
Blueberries have a rich source of phytonutrients that can help prevent you from developing urinary tract infections.  Mayo Clinic reports that blueberries can possibly improve your short-term memory and assist in healthy aging.

Check back over the next couple of days for the remaining top foods.  In the meantime, go to the store and pick up some almonds, apples & blueberries!