Pomegranates, one of the fifty top foods.

FIFTY FOOD TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET

Hardly a day goes by without a new food list being featured in some publication. Such as: “Ten foods you thought were unhealthy but are actually good for you”; or “Ten foods with hidden sugar”; or “Ten “healthy” foods that are really unhealthy if you want to lose weight” .. and so on.
And that’s not even talking about the faddy diets that keep popping up.
It’s a minefield out there if you enjoy eating but also want to keep healthy and fit.
On May 6 the Independent in London (www.independent.co.uk) published a very interesting list of 50 foods you should include on your shopping list. It was so sensible, we thought it worth repeating. The full story on why the foods are so important is available on their website. Tap in author’s name – Siobhan Norton – in search engine.
Here is the list.

For good digestion:
* Live, unsweetened, yoghurt
* Chia seeds
* Sauerkraut/fermented food
* Lentils
* Buckwheat

Immune boosters
* Oranges
* Shiitake mushrooms
* Garlic
* Broccoli
* Avocado

For healthy skin and hair
* Sunflower seeds
* Pumpkin
* Olive oil
* Green tea

For weight loss
* Cinnamon
* Apples
* Tuna
* Eggs
* Oats

Heart Health
* Garlic
* Asparagus
* Salmon
* Pomegranates
* Beetroot

Brain Health
* Mackeral
* Hazelnuts
* Blueberries
* Cocao
* Pumpkin seeds

For Energy
* Sweet potatoes
* Beef
* Brown rice
* Bananas
* Quinoa,- a super grain

Bone health
* Sardines
* Brussel sprouts
* Chickpeas
* Spinach
* Almonds

Men’s Health
* Tomatoes
* Brazil nuts
* Cauliflower
* Turkey
* Prawns

Women’s Health
* Walnuts
* Greenbeans
* Flax seeds
* Cranberries
* Finally tofu