Thursday 21 June 2012

Health-boosting nutrients

By Mayo Clinic staff


To help your health and nutrition goals, eat more foods that add these protective nutrients to your diet: 1. Antioxidants (almonds, broccoli), which may help prevent cholesterol from damaging the linings of your arteries. 2. B vitamins (sweet potatoes), which help reduce the risk of stroke and peripheral artery disease by lowering homocysteine levels. 3. Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon), which may help reduce your heart attack risk. 4. Dietary fiber (apples, red

Read more ...

No comments:

Post a Comment