Hey there, viewers!
We all want to live a long, happy, healthy life.
But are you taking the proper steps towards this dream?
Are you exercising daily?
And most importantly, eating the right foods?
That’s right, there are foods you can eat to live a longer and healthier life.
In today’s video, we’re going to talk about foods that science suggests really do
contribute to long term health.
Did fish make our list?
What about berries?
Wait, I can actually drink more coffee now?
We’ll talk about all of these AND more...
1.
Coffee Many of us can’t function without our morning
cup of joe.
Research in the last decade has suggested drinking coffee is a good thing for your overall
health.
Coffee specifically helps your brain.
While it’s widely known to keep you alert in the short term, it has quite a few positive
long-term effects as well.
For instance, coffee can help reduce the chances of depression.
It can also help prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
In fact, people who drink coffee may have a better chance at living a longer life.
According to one study, people who had four cups of coffee a day had significantly less
chance of dying compared to those who had one.
So coffee can be good for you.
But that doesn’t mean you load it up with cream and sugar.
Lots of sugar can give you diabetes.
It’s best if you drink your coffee black, and maybe only add some milk and sugar once
in a while.
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Latte, cappuccino, or mocha?
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2.
Salmon & Other Fatty Fish Although omega-3 fatty acids are supposed
to be good for you, not all of them are the same.
For instance, the EPA and DHA fatty acids in fish are specifically good for your long
term heart and brain health.
Salmon and other fatty fish have good amounts of EPA and DHA.
In one study, DHA was shown to help get rid of the harmful effects of sugar.
Including adequate amounts of EPA and DHA can reduce the chances of dementia or heart
disease.
If you’re a vegetarian who’s concerned about eating fish, you can look into algae.
Algae has DHA in it as well.
You will get similar benefits to salmon and other fatty fish.
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3.
Nuts For a long time now, nuts have been associated
with good health.
They boost your heart health, reduce the chances of inflammation and improve your mortality
rate.
Some nuts have omega-3 fatty acids, even if they’re slightly inferior to the ones available
in salmon.
Nuts also have other important nutrients such as vitamins, fiber and protein.
In fact, recent studies have shown almonds can improve the good cholesterol levels in
your body.
In one study, walnuts were shown to bring down your food cravings, which can improve
your metabolism.
You can create a trail mix of nuts to eat on the go.
Add roasted almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and pistachios to a trail bag.
Then add some roasted flax and pumpkin seeds for extra nutrients.
Your snack is ready to eat.
4.
Legumes If you can include legumes like beans, peas,
lentils and peanuts to your diet, you’ll be doing your long-term health a huge favor.
Legumes have a high amount of protein and fiber, along with important nutrients such
as folate, zinc, iron and magnesium.
All these nutrients help bring down your blood pressure, as well as improve conditions such
as heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
In a study of more than 135,000 participants throughout 18 countries, results showed those
who eat legumes have a reduced risk of early death.
All you need to do is eat one serving of legumes a day, and you would see a lower risk of cardiovascular
disease.
5.
Colored Vegetables For a long time now, experts have been saying
that you need to “eat the rainbow”.
They’re of course referring to nutritious colored veggies.
You need to make sure your diet includes all vegetables.
This means you eat more dark leafy greens, red peppers, avocados, and broccoli.
Also be sure to add tomatoes, purple onion and red cabbage to your dinner plate.
Studies have shown cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli have phenolic compounds that
can lower your risk of cancer.
Vegetables usually work towards reducing heart disease or cancer through their compounds.
This is why you should eat as many as you can.
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6.
Berries Berries such as blueberries are seen as superfoods
because of all the nutrients they have.
They’re also packed with antioxidants, which can help reduce free radical activity.
This ends up saving your body’s tissues and reducing your chances of chronic disease.
Free radicals are produced in your body as a result of harmful food particles, along
with things like exposure to sun and pollution.
These free radicals damage your body’s cells.
When the antioxidants clash with the free radicals, your cells start to repair themselves.
Research has shown eating blueberries, or supplements made from blueberries, can help
improve memory, especially among older adults.
While fruits tend to have a high amount of sugar, and should be consumed in moderation,
they’re also packed with vitamins and fiber.
7.
Fermented Foods Fermented foods are generally good for your
gut health, as they improve your microbiome.
This consists of bacteria and microorganisms that live in your digestive tract.
Keep in mind, fermented foods are not just restricted to yogurt.
There are a lot of them.
I’m talking about kimchi, sauerkraut, and tempeh among others.
Eating fermented food can help you with a wide range of mental and physical health problems.
If you want to use yogurt as an example, here it comes…
Eating a regular serving of yogurt is shown to improve your mental health.
It may also reduce your risk of cancer down the road.
8.
Whole Grains The main difference between whole grains and
refined grains present in most diets is the germ and bran.
In whole grains, germ and bran are still there while they are removed when it comes to refined
grains.
This means refined grains only have starch and low nutrients.
Research has shown that eating whole grains as part of your diet can lower your risk of
heart disease and lead to a longer life.
You will also reduce your chances of developing diabetes and colon cancer.
Whole grains, since they aren’t processed, come with a lot of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants
and fiber.
When you eat whole grains in moderation, even the carbs you get can be helpful.
9.
Turmeric & Other Spices For centuries, spices have been a part of
many diets around the world, and with good reason.
Some spices are known to help you lead a longer life.
They help keep away dementia, reduce the chances of diabetes, and also improve your glucose
metabolism.
Turmeric, an important ingredient in curry, is known to reduce the chances of Alzheimer’s
disease.
This is mostly because of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties it has.
There are other spices which also do good, such as cinnamon, which can help bring down
your blood sugar levels.
Just like with vegetables, there are various ways spices affect the body.
So it’s best to include as many as possible in your diet.
10.
Chocolate When people do a list of long-term health
benefits, chocolate is rarely included.
Well, they should.
It’s just as healthy as other foods on this list.
Dark chocolate is at least...
Milky and white chocolates are usually sweets that will only rot your teeth.
Dark chocolate, on the other hand, mostly consists of cocoa.
Studies have shown cocoa can be good for your thinking and overall neurological health.
If you’re not a fan of dark chocolate, you can try powerful cocoa drinks.
If there was an opportunity to eat chocolate to better your health, wouldn’t you take
it?
Your health depends on your diet.
Exercise is also crucial, but it’s nothing without the right nutrients.
Interested in knowing more about healthy foods?
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we?
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