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Eating
healthy foods is one of the greatest ways you can live healthy and combat developing
a disease. Some diseases are genetic and there's not much you can do about that.
But others like Diabetes 2, Lung
Cancer, and Heart Disease and might be prevented
with the proper diet. Below is a list of healthy foods and some of the body parts
they affect.
-
Boron
(for Bones) - Boron Is a mineral that is important for calcium absorption. For women, this mineral seems to play an important role in
enhancing the activity of estrogen cells, which is important for the formation
of strong bones.
- Boron can be found in grapes,
pears, apples, peas,
broccoli, peanuts and
raisins.
- Vitamin
C (for Skin)
- Vitamin
C helps the body make collagen (Collagen helps keep the skin firm), increases
oxygen flow to the skin, heals scar tissue, cuts and bruises.
- Vitamin
C can be found in brocolli, strawberries, citrus fruits, green peppers, brussels
sprouts, honeydew, and cantaloupe.
- Omega
3 Essential Fatty Acids (for Heart)
- Omega
3 Essential Acids lower the "bad" chloesterol
levels, blood pressure and triglyceride levels
while raising "good" cholesterol levels. This will help lower the risk
for heart disease.
- Omega
3 Essential Acids can be found in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel
and sardines.
- Copper (for Joints)
- Copper is a mineral that is essential for the
functioning of an enzyme responsible for strengthening bones and joints.
- Copper can be found in liver, seafood, nuts and seeds.
- Acidophilus
(for Vagina)
- Acidophilus helps restore
a natural balance between good and bad bacteria in the vagina, helping to ward
off infection.
- Acidophilus can be found in yogurt.
- Zinc
(for Ears)
- Experts believe hearing loss
associated with tinitis (ringing in the ears) may be linked to a zinc deficiency
in the tissue of the inner ear.
- Zinc can be found in oysters, chicken,
beef and lamb.
- Indole-3-Carbinol
(for Breasts)
- Indol-3-Carbinol is a naturally
occuring phytochemical. Lab studies have found that it halts the growth of tumor
cells (see cancer).
- Indol-3-Carbinol can be found in broccoli, kale, cabbage and turnips.
- Biotin
(for Nails)
- Biotin,
also called B7 or vitamin H, helps correct dry, brittle nails by increasing their
ability to absorb water.
- Biotin can be found in eggs, fish, milk, cheese, whole-grain cereals,
cabbage, and potatoes.
- Amino
Acids (for Hair)
- The Amino Acids Cystine,
methionine, and cysteine are very important for hair growth and repair.
- Amino acids, the building blocks of protein
can be found in chicken, turkey, beef, eggs, cheese and nuts.
- Beta
Carotene (for Eyes)
- Beta Carotene is a
vitamin that acts as an antioxidant. It breaks down cancer-causing chemicals that
may damage eye tissues, and helps prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.
- Beta Carotene can be found in carrots, sweet potatoes, broccoli
and yams.
- Calcium
(For Gums, Teeth, Bones)
- Calcium
is a mineral that helps keep your teeth strong and white.
- Calcium can
be found in almonds, white beans, and milk.
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