Top 10 Foods that will help enhance your health...

Top 10 Foods that will help enhance your health….

A few months ago, I gave a presentation at Whole Foods at Blue Back this was the topic and here are my notes.  Now, are there more than 10 foods that enhance health? Of course, there are many more than ten, these however pack a lot of health punch and are convenient for many people to add to their diet.

With that in mind here is the list!

 

1.       Blueberries help with nervous system and brain health!
Shown to increase memory
Anti-oxidant/ Anthocyanin
Great for sugar regulation – low glycemic index
Increase HDL’s and lowers triglycerides
NOS Nitric oxide synthesis cardio protector increases vasodilation (opens up blood vessels)
Improves blood pressure

2.       Avocado’s help with digestion, osteoarthritis, heart disease, and blood sugar
Good fats
Oleic oils/ similar to olive oils helps absorb fat soluble vitamins (A,D,E, and K)
ALA/omega-3
High fiber

3.       Cabbage helps with immunity and digestion
Anti-oxidants
lowers inflammation
lowers cholesterol
best if homemade and steamed

4.       Spinach/kale helps with stomach cancer,heart disease, and blood pressure
anti-inflammatory
anti-oxidants
helps blood vessels prevent oxidative stress
Vit K. Bone health

5.       Asparagus helps with bone health, digestion and blood sugar
Vit. K
Prebiotic good food source for bacteria in gut
increase in fiber
helps with sugar spikes

6.       Sweet Potato helps with blood sugar, pain, nervous system and brain
Anti-oxidant
decreases IBS/colitis
helps reduce fibrogen which plays a role in MS
helps with blood sugar metabolism

7.       Almonds help with blood pressure, and LDL’s
magnesium relaxes the vessels/arteries and veins
reduces weight gain
increases energy production

8.       Salmon helps with joint pain, and brain/nervous system help
Omega-3 EPA/DHA
decreases blood pressure
Decreases inflammation
increases mood chemicals – makes you happier and think clearer

9.       Beans help with fat loss, blood pressure and digestion
fiber
Mg/potassium
Proteins aids sugar metabolism
protein and fiber content excellent

10.    Oat meal helps with fat loss, immunity,  digestion, and hormones
anti-oxidant
Stabilize blood sugar
reduces cholesterol

11.    Bonus: Flax seeds help with immunity, inflammation and digestion
Very dense polyphenols (more than blueberries)
decrease BP and helps reduce metabolic syndrome X
Omega-3 fats/ALA good fat
Slows rapid stomach empting
decreases  inflammation in arteries
decreases cholesterol
helps with menopause symptoms in 50 % of women

About  Dr. Chris

Dr. Chris is the owner operator of Advanced Chiropractic in West Hartford; his focus is on structural correction of the spine which is different than traditional chiropractic. He uses gentle, specific, non-invasive procedures using the S.C.I to enhance your spine back into normal range and then teaches you how to protect your spine on your own.

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