Healthy food, Healthy life

HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY LIFE

by Kevin Mario Laura De La Cruz

HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY LIFE

​The Food

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​The Food

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​TOP 10 SUPER FOOD

A superfood is not just ordinary food, it is food that for some reason is especially good for your health, nature’s own medicine!

1. Honey

Honey is natural and much better for you than sugar because it contains many vitamins, it can even heal wounds if you put some kinds of honey on your skin.

2. Blueberries

Blueberries contain anti-oxidants which reduce toxins in your body and help your memory.

3. Dark Chocolate

If your chocolate has 70% or more cocoa, eating a little dark chocolate can be very good for you and can actually reduce blood pressure.​

​TOP 10 SUPER FOOD

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4. Pistachio Nuts

Pistachios are the least fattening nut, also proven to reduce cholesterol levels in the body.

5. Egg Whites

The healthier part of the egg, the egg white can help you maintain strong bones, muscles, nails, and hair.

6. Broccoli

It's a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and bone-building vitamin K, and has plenty of fiber to fill you up and help control your weight.

7. Sweet potatoes

Orange vegetables can be especially good for you because they contain so many vitamins. Sweet potatoes make a great alternative to ordinary potatoes because they contain healthier potassium instead of sodium.

         

​8. Almonds

These nuts are high in protein and in Vitamin E, and calcium. You can also make them into healthy almond milk.          

9. Salmon

This fish is a super food because of its omega-3 fatty acid content. Studies show that omega-3 fatty acids help protect heart health.

10. Goji Berries

Goji Berries have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. They are high in vitamins B, C & E, and support a healthy immune system, liver and heart.  

Multiple Choice

Which superfood can be made into milk?

• Pistachio Nuts

• Almonds

• Dark Chocolate

Multiple Choice

Which superfood can heal wounds?

• Dark chocolate

• Salmon

• Honey

Multiple Choice

Which superfood can reduce blood pressure?

• Blue berries

• Broccoli

• Dark chocolate

Multiple Choice

Which superfood is good for your bones?

• Broccoli

• Sweet potatoes

• Goji Berries

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Berries have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries.

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Orange

can be especially good for you because they contain so many vitamins

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are the least fattening nut, also proven to reduce cholesterol levels in the body.

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The healthier part of the egg, the egg

can help you maintain strong bones, muscles, nails, and hair.

Open Ended

Do you eat any superfoods in this list? If so, which ones?

Open Ended

Would you like try any superfoods from this list or add them to your diet?

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Do you think superfoods really work to make you healthier?

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If you take vitamins, would you ever give up taking vitamins and eat superfoods instead?