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Keep the doctor away with fighter foods
British Columbia Blueberry Council Blueberries boost immunity and slow the aging process. (POSTMEDIA VANCOUVER SUN SUPPLIE)
If apples don't appeal as a way to keep the doctor from calling, dietitian Liz Pearson has a few other foods that can help fight diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Pearson says including these five foods in your diet each day should have you feeling a physical difference within a couple of weeks -- perfect timing for nutrition month.
-- Hundred per cent whole grains: Whole grains offer many more vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, says Pearson. But be warned, not all whole grains are created equal. "If a food item doesn't say 100-per-cent whole grain on the package, then it's not, and you should find one that does," she says.
-- Berries: Whether fresh, frozen or dried, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries can slow the aging process. Berries help preserve thinking skills and memory, boost immunity and help maintain balance and co-ordination as we age, Pearson says.
-- Dark leafy greens: Think spinach, broccoli, kale, collard greens, Swiss chard and arugula as gold mines of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, which is good for clean arteries and strong bones, Pearson says.
-- Nuts: Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fibre and plant compounds, nuts protect the heart, Pearson says. "If you eat nuts regularly, not only are you less likely to have a heart attack or stroke, but if you do have one, you're much less likely to die from it."
-- Chocolate: Yes, that sweet tooth is good for something. Chocolate, especially the dark variety, is healthy when consumed in moderation. It supports healthy circulation, and some studies linked eating chocolate to a reduction in cardiovascular disease and stroke, Pearson says.
Find some of Pearson's recipe ideas at wholegrainpasta.ca.
-- Postmedia News
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition March 19, 2012 D4
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