10 Foods for a Longer Life

I have eaten almost all of these on a daily basis. Something I would like to increase in our diet and healthy lifestyle is eating more grapefruit. My dad use to have grapefruit ready for us every other day when we were little and I LOVED it! That is one food I will be re-introducing to our diet to reap all the wonderful rewards! Read on for a list of the foods everyone should be eating every day:

1. Green Tea: researchers believe that catechins(found in all green tea) are effective at boosting metabolism.

2. Garlic: inside in your body it fights cancer, strengthens your cardiovascular system, decreases fat storage, and fights acne inflammation.

3. Grapefruit: Those who ate the grapefruit also exhibited a decrease in insulin levels, indicating that their bodies had improved upon the ability to metabolize sugar

4. Greek Yogurt: a single cup has about a quarter of your day’s calcium, and studies show that dieters on calcium-rich diets have an easier time losing body fat.

5. Avocado: Monounsaturated fats (the healthy fats found in avocado) both improve you cholesterol profile and decrease the amount of triglycerides (more fats) floating around in your blood.

6. Eggs: at a cost of only 72 calories, each large egg holds 6.3 grams of high-quality protein and a powerhouse load of vital nutrients. So replace those carbs and start your day right!

7. Quinoa: quinoa boasts a stronger distribution of nutrients than any grain you’ll ever get a fork into. It has a nice nutty flavor and cooks just like rice in about 15 min.

8. Bell Peppers: The range of benefits provided by these colorful pigments include improved immune function, better communication between cells, protection against sun damage, and a diminished risk for several types of cancer. If you don't like the peppers, substitute these and reap the same healthful benefits: carrots, sweet potatoes and watermelon.

9. Almonds: Nearly a quarter of an almond’s calories come from belly-filling fiber and protein. I wasn't a big fan of this fiber-filling snack at all but now I want to eat these everyday! if you're not a big almond or nut person, give it a little time. Substitute your snack time chips for a handful of these and you will thank me later!

10. Swiss Chard: nature’s ultimate multivitamin, delivering substantial amounts of 16 vitamins and vital nutrients, and it does so at a rock bottom caloric cost of 35 calories. I didn't even know what this vegetable was but now that I know about this vegetable and all the health benefits, I will definitely be trying it.

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ENJOY AND HEALTHY EATING!