Good eats!

10 Helpful tips (Food and Nutrition)

1.) Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Coconut oil when cooking.
Olive oil is very high in compounds called phenols, which are potent antioxidants.
-Good for the heart
-Lowers blood pressure 
-Decreases risk of colon cancer
-Coconut oil has fatty acids that are powerful antibiotics, antibacterial and antiviral

2.) Eat Lots of Blueberries!
Blueberries are considered a superfood because they are packed with nutrients that help fight cancer, and prevent memory loss, excellent for anti aging and a great addition to salad, cereal, oatmeal and yogurt.

3.) Enjoy Wild Salmon
This is a wonderful source of Omega-3 fats (Which supports brain function and improves memory. 

-Great source of lean protein

-Selenium in Salmon can protect your skin and is great for healthy hair, skin, nails and bones

-Helps reduce joint pain from arthritis 
-Awesome source of vitamin D

-Best method of cooking this fish is to bake or grill

4.) Be Sure To Have Your Oatmeal!
Oatmeal is packed with vitamins, healthy carbs, protein and fiber.
-Helps stabilize blood sugar, great choice for those with diabetes, lowers cholesterol.

5.) Sweet Potatoes
Tastes delicious, low in calories and packed with vitamins.

6.) Eggs
Superfood filled with proteins

-Protects your eyes

-Lowers risk of getting breast cancer and gall bladder disease.

7.) Spinach
Good for eye health. Protects against macular degeneration which can lead to blindness as you age.

8.) Choose raw unfiltered honey over pasteurized and processed honey
Great antioxidants, strengthens immune system

9.) Enjoy Beans and Lentils
-Helps protect against toxins such as pollution and pesticides (Helps us detoxify)
-Protects against cancer
-Most beneficial when eaten raw or uncooked

10.) Drink Plenty of Water!!
Visit www.medindia.net -water intake to find out the proper water intake for your body weight

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