1. Mushrooms
Loaded with antioxidants, riboflavin, selenium and other
nutrients that keep the immune system healthy and help stave
off cancer.
2. Kale
Rich with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, kale is also
thought to help lower risk of arthritis, as well as ovarian
and breast cancers with sulphur-containing phytonutrients.
3. Spirulina
With more iron than beef and more protein than soy, this
algae is the only plant source of vitamin B12.
4. Cranberry
Compared to other fruits such as grapes and strawberries,
cranberries
have the highest level of phenols – an oxidant that
decreases the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.
5. Kefir
Ideal if you're lactose intolerant, this cultured milk product
delivers antibiotic properties, protein, minerals and vitamin
B.
6. Ground
Salba
This ancient grain provides 8x more omega-3s than salmon,
25% more dietary fibre than flaxseed, 30% more antioxidants
than blueberries, 7x more vitamin C than an orange... get
the picture?
7. Eggs
Cholesterol Shmolesterol. Egg yolks are loaded with choline,
which is proven to help combat breast cancer.
8. Cherries
High in phytochemicals (plant chemicals that have disease
preventative properties), cherries
may also reduce inflammation.
9. Pistachios
Studies show these slow the rate of carbohydrate absorption
and contain the fibre, protein and monounsaturated fat you
need.
10. Beets
Beets
are high in folic acid and contain betacyanine, which is
an antioxidant that gives beets their rich, red colour.