Specifically Recommended Foods

There are several foods that I would recommend including in your diet because of the many nutrients that they offer. Below is a list of foods and why they would be good choices to be include in your diet:
- Apples are full of multiple vitamins
- Whole Wheat/Grains are great sources of fiber that help with digestion, lower risk of diseases such as colon cancer and diabetes, and are very supplementary to your bones.
- Black Beans are rich in fiber, magnesium and iron. They are virtually fat and cholesterol free.
- Spinach decreases the risk of blindness because it is full of the anti-oxidant lutein, which lowers the risk of macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It is also full of iron and zinc.
- Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which fight heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
- Kiwifruit are an excellent source of vitamin C. They actually contain more vitamin C than a medium sized orange.
- Almonds and Sesame seeds are good sources of calcium. It is very important to consume enough calcium when you are young because as you get older, your body’s ability to absorb calcium becomes weaker and weaker. Lack of enough calcium when you are young will most likely lead to Osteoporosis.
- Fortified soymilk is rich in fiber, protein, calcium, and omega 3 fatty acids. It has been shown to lower cholesterol and improves heart health.