Foods to eat every day
After a bit of chat on our forum about foods high in antioxidants I found an article from Best Life Magazine about the “8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day”.
Among the useful hints and tips, there’s this about tomatoes (Just to keep the community posters happy):
There are two things you need to know about tomatoes: Red are the best, because they’re packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes are just as potent as fresh ones, because it’s easier for the body to absorb the lycopene. Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease.
If the sound of forcing down 8 healthy foods a day is a bit much, each section includes a couple of ideas to mix 2 or 3 of these super foods together in one meal. For example, for Black Beans they suggest:
Black Bean and Tomato Salsa Dice 4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 jalapeños, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 mango. Mix in a can of black beans and garnish with ½ cup chopped cilantro and the juice of 2 limes.
