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50 Healthy Foods III

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

apples

Apple
Does the fruit of sin? Neither case Adam and Eve. A big mistake would be not to take it. Its flavonoids and quercetin have excellent antioxidant properties and prevent illnesses, including some cancers. Much of the apple is water, but she is not happy with that: fresh and healthy, providing sugars and fiber. And no peeling. So that its benefits reach the body must be eaten with skin, after washing, yes, because they may contain pesticide residues.

Potato
What would the world be without it? Christopher Columbus was right to bring it to Europe from America. Brings a lot of energy because carbohydrates, especially starch, and plays an important role in situations of malnutrition and poverty.

Oranges and Mandarins
They are a snack and not fattening. The nutrient is vitamin C. star One medium orange juice or a glass cover nearly 60 milligrams of vitamin daily for an adult. And its antioxidant repel cancer cells.

Green Asparagus
These green shoots almost practicing magic: they provide fewer calories and high in fiber, minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium …) and vitamin E. Over it are rich. For who can resist a good stirred?

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