We all try to eat well and get all the nutrients we can from the food we consume. In order to really optimize your intake, try what we call
functional foods. These are foods that provide health benefits beyond their basic nutrition through phytochemicals and antioxidants. Here are ten to get you started !!!!
Oats,including whole oats and oatmeal
Fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, halibut and trout
Soy lowers cholesterol levels and reduces heart disease risk
Cranberry juice reduces risk of urinary tract infections
Tomato products
Black and Green tea
Nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, pecans
Leafy greens, such as spinach, kale, broccoli and sprouts Garlic
Low-fat yogurt
