Good foods to eat include lemons, salmon, dark chocolate, potatoes, avocados, garlic and beans. These foods contain essential vitamins and nutrients that fight disease and provide sustenance to the body.Continue Reading
Lemons contain 100 percent of a person's daily need for vitamin C. The flavonoids inherent in lemons also reduce inflammation and fight cancer-causing microbes. Adding lemon to tea increases a person's ability to absorb nutrients from the tea by 80 percent. Broccoli contains 200 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and 100 percent of the daily requirement for vitamin K. Broccoli is another food that fights cancer.
Dark chocolate has antioxidants that reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. The nutrients in dark chocolate also reduce high blood pressure. Red potatoes contain cell-building properties. Sweet potatoes have eight times as many cancer-fighting agents and are high in vitamin A, which boosts the immune system.
Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the likelihood of such ailments as cancer, depression and heart disease. This type of fish contains plenty of niacin, a nutrient that prevents Alzheimer's and memory problems. Walnuts also contain fatty acids, such as melatonin, which is a natural agent that helps people sleep better.
Avocados contain healthy fats that reduce cholesterol. They also have folate, which lowers the risk of contracting heat disease. When mixed with green salad, it can also help the body absorb nutrients.Learn more about Nutritional Content