I am excited that Christmas is just a few days away and am so ready to enjoy some downtime with my precious family and friends. I trust that you will do the same.
Let' s look at some power foods that you can include in your diet during this festive season.
Green Food
The color green symbolizes life. I like to think of green foods like our own blood -- something that carries with it all the life sustaining nutrients we need. At this time of year especially, I am reminded of our precious Savior, and the blood of Jesus which is our spiritual salvation.
Just as Jesus nourishes our souls, green foods bring life to the body. They are very high in chlorophyll which is the blood of the plant, and nature's house cleaner. They are also bursting with living enzymes which promote health and help us to maintain proper alkaline pH levels.
Broccoli
Broccoli has an anti-estrogenic compound known as glucosinolates which are very helpful in reducing excess estrogen compounds that are linked to breast cancer. It also contains Indole-3-carbinol which is a remarkable cancer-fighting compound that fights not only breast cancer but has been shown to be helpful in fighting prostate cancer.
Cherries
Bursting with antioxidants, this fruit boosts your immunity, protects your heart, keeps your brain healthy, and has a stabilizing effect on your blood sugar.
Essential Fatty Acids
Try not to neglect the good fats found in: salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines, trout, nuts and seeds, avocado, chia, flax and hemp seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, olives, and cold-pressed olive oil. Make it your goal to consume at least one of these foods a day.
Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables
Tomatoes have lycopene, which is excellent for men's prostate. Try mangoes and carrots, too, as these are high in beta-carotene. Remember, the rawer we eat, the healthier we are!
