Eat Healthy Food This Season

It’s not only the flowers that are blooming this spring but also the fruits and veggies that are healthy and yummy. A news report featured some of the best healthy foods that are delightful to the eyes and good for the body.

Asparagus contains dietary fibers and vitamins A, C, E, and K. It also contains chromium which manages one’s energy by means of controlling sugar levels. Peas are low in calories yet contain lots of nutrients. It can add sweetness to any dish. It’s rich in vitamin C and K which is known to promote bone mass. It’s high in minerals like calcium, zinc and folate which reduce cholesterol. Kiwi contains phytonutrients which prevents cancer and neutralize oxidants. Spinach has a high amount of dietary fibre which prevents constipation, serves as a protection against cancer in the digestive system, lowers blood cholesterol and rich in Vitamin A which keeps the skin healthy. Apricot is a good source of vitamins A, C and E, potassium and iron. The sugar content in this fruit is low in calories. Beetroot lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack. Even the fruit’s striking colour is a good anti-oxidant. It contains vitamins and minerals which keep the bone healthy, boost energy and help balance sugar level. Carrots contain anti-oxidant beta-carotene which keeps the skin and eyes healthy and helps in digestion. It has been said that daily intake of carrot juice helps detox blood and liver and fights acne. Blueberries contain high levels of anti-oxidants. It’s a good source of vitamins C, B complex, E, and A. It contains copper which helps boost the immune system. The anthocyanin of blueberries makes it appear colour blue. It’s also an anti-oxidant that slows aging. Here’s some more interesting info. Blueberries are packed with nutrients that fight urinary tract infection, protect eye sight and reduce the risk of heat ailment. Peaches are also a good source of anti-oxidants. It’s rich in vitamin A, vitamin B complex and vitamin K which prevent blood clotting. Strawberries are anti-inflammatory and help fights cancer;

Did you notice that many of these fresh produce are rich in anti-oxidants that slows aging by fighting free radicals in the body? Those who are health-conscious who savours on these juicy fruits needs to tell their GPs if they are taking any diet pills. Some cases of medical negligence claims in the UK arise from GPs negligence of investigating on their patient’s health condition.