RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Would you like to start eating better and healthier, yet you frankly don’t know where to start? Then start with the basics and the foods that are truly essential to the optimal functioning of the body.
‘Green Me’ suggests that you include foods with known beneficial properties such as ginger, apple, vegetables or turmeric in your shopping list and on your table.
These foods are highly rich in nutrients and antioxidants, which promote both physical and mental health, which is why they should be consumed daily.
1. Turmeric
Turmeric is the real spice of health. Due to its mild taste, it is the ideal addition for a wide variety of dishes. You can add it to soups, pasta and use it to season vegetables and salads.
2. Apple
‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ – so the saying goes! Plus, it can save 8,500 lives a year due to its protective and preventive effect against the incidence of heart attacks and strokes. The powerful and often underestimated fruit is packed with fiber, protein, water, natural sugars, and minerals. The apple has diuretic and anti-anemic properties and also contributes to the optimal functioning of the intestine.
3. Onion
Onions also have bactericidal and anti-anemic properties. They enhance healthy kidney function and reduce blood sugar levels. It is also an excellent food for fighting colds and flu.
4. Garlic
The garlic is a true traditional medicinal remedy, considered useful to fight numerous diseases, from cancer, cardiovascular diseases to diabetes. At least four grams of garlic a day should be consumed.
5. Ginger
Ginger helps weight loss, improves digestion, reduces the feeling of nausea, prevents and relieves flu symptoms, relieves sore throat and cough.
6. Leafy vegetables
Vegetables are filled with beneficial vitamins and minerals. Add them to salads and green juices. Vegetables can also be cooked and served as a side dish or in soups.
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