I don't know where they come up with their studies from. Apples taste bitter. Putting peanut butter on them does not hide the taste. Almonds are good, but if you eat too many nuts, you can consider yourself to be on an alternative version of the "crap free" Atkins diet.
Only the heads of the broccoli are worth eating. Not the stem part. I like blueberries, but they always come up on me. Doesn't matter what form they come in. Even blueberry muffins come up on me. I know blueberries have acid in it, but oranges and pineapple have acid in them too and they don't come up on me. I always drink tons of water. I don't drink V8. V8 is the worst crap I have ever tasted. Better off eating your vegetables instead of trying to drink them.
I don't like those red kidney beans. They taste horrible. I think the white beans and the greek fava beans taste the best. I always have SBD when I eat beans--Silent But Deadly gas. I don't like eating spinach unless if it's cooked. Same thing with sweet potatoes. I don't know how people can eat potatoes raw.
I am not into eating fish. I've been hearing a lot lately about how the fish that are being found in the ocean [and even on the fish farms], including salmon have mercury in them. Even though that is one less poison to eat, poison is everywhere. In soaps and shampoos. In toothpaste and in tap water. In sodas and in packaged foods. Pick your poison, there's a whole variety to pick from.
Anyways, the study is from Newswise Journal
Top 10 Healthy Foods -- and Why They’re Good for You
Newswise — If you could eat foods that were tasty, nutritious and helped reduce your risk of disease, what more could you want? The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers its 10 top picks for healthy foods:
Apples: Apples are a good source of pectin, a fiber that can lower cholesterol and glucose levels. They’re also a good source of vitamin C -- an antioxidant that protects your body’s cells. Vitamin C also keeps your blood vessels healthy and aids in the absorption of iron and folate.
Almonds: These nuts are packed with nutrients -- fiber, riboflavin, magnesium, iron, calcium and vitamin E, a natural antioxidant. They’re also good for your heart. Most of the fat in almonds is monounsaturated fat, which can help lower cholesterol levels when substituted for other fats. Most almonds are considered low sodium, with less than 140 milligrams of sodium an ounce.
Broccoli: Besides providing calcium, potassium, folate and fiber, broccoli contains phytonutrients -- compounds that may help prevent diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Broccoli contains the antioxidant beta-carotene and is also an excellent source of vitamin C.
Blueberries: They are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Regular intake of blueberries may improve short-term memory and reduce the cellular damage associated with aging.
Red beans: Small red, pinto and dark red kidney varieties -- are an excellent low-fat source of antioxidants, protein, dietary fiber and copper. They’re also a good source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and thiamin.
Salmon: This fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to provide heart benefits. Salmon is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is a good source of protein. If possible, choose wild salmon, which is less likely to contain unwanted chemicals such as mercury.
Spinach: It’s high in vitamin A, and also is a good source of calcium, folate, iron, magnesium, riboflavin and vitamins B-6 and C. The plant compounds in spinach may boost your immune system and help prevent certain types of cancer.
Sweet potatoes: The deep orange-yellow color of sweet potatoes tells you that they’re high in beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes are also high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber, vitamin B-6 and potassium. And, they’re fat-free and relatively low in calories.
Vegetable juice: This beverage is an easy way to include vegetables in your diet since it contains most of the same vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Tomato juice, and vegetable juices which include tomatoes, are good sources of lycopene, an antioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart attack and certain types of cancer. Be sure to select the low-sodium varieties.
Wheat germ: The germ at the center of the wheat seed is a concentrated source of nutrients. Two tablespoons provide a good source of thiamin, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Sprinkle over cereals, yogurt and salads. Or use it in muffins, cookies and pancakes.
Good article on foods, Zena. Drop me a line?
Posted by: Phil Sweet | Friday, August 04, 2006 at 07:13 PM