5 Red Foods that everyone should eat!

So I was researching nutrition today, like always, and I stumbled across some pretty cool information about 5 red foods that everyone should eat* in order to be healthy and I decided to share them with you guys! So here they are:

#1. Cherries 

Cherries are rich in antioxidants. Well now you might

 be wondering what antioxidants are. Antioxidants are nutrients

 in our food that can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body uses oxygen it automatically produces by-products that can cause damage. Antioxidants prevent and repair the damage done by these by-products. Health problems contributed by oxidative damage consist of diseases such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer. Not only are cherries rich in antioxidants but they are also a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin A.

#2 Pomegranate 

Studies have shown that pomegranate seeds may help reduce plaque buildup in arteries as well as lower blood pressure. Other research says that pomegranate juice might help manage prostate cancer, diabe

tes, arthritis, and erectile dysfunction. Nutritionists believe that the benefits of pomegranates comes from its large amounts of polyphenols (chemical substances that have characteristics similar to antioxidants). 

#3 Beets

Beets are very low in calories but high in fiber and folate (a vitamin B needed for the growth of healthy new cells). Their nice red color comes from a phytochemical called Betanin that is thought to bolster immunity. 

#4 Chile Peppers

Chile peppers contain an antioxidant call

ed Capsaicin that thwarts food spoilage and is thought to protect blood vessels. Studies show that Capsaicin increase the body's metabolic rate and may stimulate brain chemicals that help us think and feel that we are less hungry. A 2005 study showed that people ate 16% fewer calories at a meal if they had sipped tomato juice with hot-pepper extract versus plain tomato juice a half hour before. *

#5 Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a wonderful source of vitamin C with a little bit of vitamin A, potassium and fiber thrown in as well. Not only do they taste great but they are also really good for you! Tomatoes are rich in an antioxidant called lycopene that fights skin aging and may be beneficial against cancer and heart disease. I love tomatoes and things that have tomatoes in them so keep an eye out for some quick and healthy recipes that have tomatoes in them!

OTHER WAYS TO USE YOUR FOOD AS MEDICINE:

• If you have migraine headaches try eating some fish. Specifically a fatty fish such as trout or herring. The omega-3 fatty acids in these fish lower the body's production of prostaglandins which are hormone-like chemicals that can cause the pain of migraines. 
  
• If you have Heartburn ginger root will cure it and prevent it from happening in the future. 
  
• If you have joint pain eat some berries. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries will the slow the deterioration of your joints. 
  
• If you have bad breath drink a cup of tea after a meal. The compounds in black teas and green teas stop the growth of bacteria in your mouth that makes your breath smell bad. +
  

 

+ got the information from here

* got information from here