| One of the important things we need to do to | | | | energy snack - best raw not roasted. Seeds - |
| ensure a good balance in our lives, is to be | | | | rich in Omega-3 and 6 and a variety of |
| aware of what we eat, so that we can have | | | | vitamins and minerals, good for the skin, |
| optimum health.There are certain foods that | | | | heart disease, cleansing and the immune |
| contain high amounts of beneficial substances | | | | system.Oats - highly nutritious, easily |
| - antioxidant vitamins and minerals and | | | | digested and a good source of slow-release |
| beta-carotene that can help eliminate toxins, | | | | energy. Try porridge for breakfast with |
| boost the immune system and help protect | | | | berry fruits. Good for bones and teeth with |
| against cancer.Apples & Pears - yes, the good | | | | high levels of calcium and phosphorus. Good |
| old apple. These are full of vitamins and | | | | for the nervous system and have a relaxing |
| minerals and are great for cleansing, good | | | | effect, also help to stabilize blood sugar |
| for the skin and the immune system. Pears | | | | levels and reduce cholesterol.Oily Fish - |
| are high in iodine which can help thyroid | | | | such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines. |
| function. Apples are good for reducing | | | | High in Omega-3 fatty acids. Good for memory |
| cholesterol and inflammation.Bananas - has | | | | and general brain function, heart disease and |
| got to be one of the best all round foods. A | | | | inflammatory skin conditions as improving dry |
| great snack to boost your energy and easily | | | | skin. High in selenium which detoxifies and |
| digested. A good source of protein and | | | | protects against cancer.Soya - like other |
| fibre, high in potassium, a natural | | | | beans a good source of protein. Reduces |
| antibiotic and mildly sedative so good for | | | | blood pressure and cholesterol and good for |
| helping you sleep and with PMS.Beans & | | | | fighting cancer. Contains plant oestrogens |
| Lentils - a good source of protein for | | | | good for hormone related problems in women |
| veggies and non-veggies alike. They provide | | | | such as PMS and the menopause. Tofu is high |
| a steady source of energy and contain plant | | | | in calcium and iron good for bone health and |
| oestrogens which can help stabilize PMS and | | | | the circulation.Yams & Sweet potatoes - good |
| are even used as an alternative to HRT. They | | | | for slow energy release. Contain plant |
| are high in minerals and good for cleansing, | | | | oestrogens so good for those hormone related |
| lowering blood pressure and cholesterol | | | | problems again. High in antioxidant vitamins |
| levels.Red(dish) things - Berries: | | | | and minerals good for eliminating heavy |
| strawberries, raspberries, blackberries etc.. | | | | metals. Protect against heart disease, |
| - high in antioxidants so good for the immune | | | | cancer and good for the circulation. High in |
| system. Beetroot: cleanses and boosts the | | | | vitamin E which is good for the skin. |
| immune system, high in antioxidants. | | | | Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, |
| Carrots: great for cleansing, high in | | | | potassium good for bones, teeth and |
| Vitamin A, good for the skin, best eaten raw. | | | | gums.Yoghurt - buy only the live, natural |
| Peppers: high in vitamin C and other | | | | version, not the ones full of sugar! Good |
| antioxidant vitamins, good source of zinc, | | | | source of protein and calcium. Easily |
| good for the immune system, magnesium - good | | | | digested and good for the digestive system, |
| for energy. Tomatoes: high in water so good | | | | boosts the levels of friendly bacteria |
| for hydration, lower heart disease, high in | | | | especially after antibiotics. Protects the |
| antioxidants good for the immune system, | | | | immune system and good for urinary and yeast |
| lycopene found in cooked tomatoes is good for | | | | infection.Buy fresh, local organic food |
| cancer prevention.Green stuff - Broccoli: | | | | whenever possible. Organic fruit and |
| high in vitamins (esp. B and folic acid), | | | | vegetables have a higher level of minerals |
| minerals and antioxidants, good for cleansing | | | | and no residual insecticides or pesticides. |
| the liver and contains substances that help | | | | I'm off for a healthy breakfast of muesli or |
| fight cancer. Cabbage: good for the | | | | possibly porridge and a topping of all the |
| digestive system, rich in minerals esp. | | | | above - well, maybe just the berries!For |
| potassium and phosphorus. Spinach: a | | | | additional information on Health and |
| powerful cleanser, good for the immune | | | | Nutrition visit my website.Clare works with |
| system, high in calcium - good for bones, | | | | busy, stressed individuals and small business |
| teeth and gums, iron - good for the blood, | | | | owners to help them plan and organise their |
| potassium - regulates high blood | | | | time more effectively. Create balance. |
| pressure.Garlic - good for infections such as | | | | Prioritise, plan and delegate, to create your |
| colds, antiviral, antiseptic and antibiotic. | | | | perfect life, organise it effectively and |
| Reduces cholesterol and is great for boosting | | | | enjoy the process. Spend your time doing what |
| the immune system, cleansing the liver and | | | | matters and stop worrying about the things |
| improving the circulation.Nuts & Seeds - | | | | that don't.Sign-up for her free monthly |
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| they're also high in protein and antioxidant | | | | receive free tips on managing your time. |
| vitamin E, zinc and selenium. Good for an | | | | |