10 Superfoods
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known to help fight heart disease and cancer. When tomatoes are cooked, their lycopene content is absorbed better by the body. Adding a little olive oil has the same effect. Tomatoes are also high in vitamin C and a number of other protective phytochemicals.
Olive oil
Olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids. These are the so-called good fats, which help reduce harmful blood cholesterol, preventing heart disease. Olive oil also contains essential fatty acids, is a good source of vitamin E, and helps your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.
Oil-rich fish
Fish such as mackerel, sardines, salmon and trout are classified as oil-rich fish and are very good for you because they contain omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help fight heart disease by reducing the risk of blood clots, lowering cholesterol levels and protecting the walls of arteries. They are also useful in protecting the body against diseases such as Alzheimer's, and help reduce inflammation.
Oats
This cereal is high in soluble fibre, which is broken down in the body, and helps absorb harmful cholesterol in the blood and carry it out of the body. It's especially beneficial if you suffer from high cholesterol. Oats are also a complex carbohydrate, which is broken down slowly in the digestive system, releasing energy slowly, providing you with sustained energy for longer, and helping to reduce the risk of diabetes.
Green vegetables
Green vegetables and salads are high in vitamin C, betacarotene, folic acid, fibre and calcium, keeping the body strong and healthy. Dark green vegetables such as kale, broccoli and spinach also contain carotenoids, antioxidants that help prevent cataracts and blindness in older people. Kale, broccoli and cabbage also contain substances which have been shown to help fight cancer.
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