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Is there anything more valuable in the world than health? We must find a lifestyle that focuses on these high values. Healthy food is more important to our body, and should always be consumed alongside our diet. That’s one of the ways to keep your health lasting longer. Then, I would like to introduce 12 healthy foods to eat.
1. Garlic
Garlic, a perennial plant of the family Leek family, is said to have originated from Central Asia and was introduced to Korea before the 1st century BC. Garlic is the secret to men’s stamina enhancement and longevity, and various studies have proven that garlic has excellent effects in preventing and treating adult diseases and various diseases. In particular, modern people who want to live a long and healthy life with excellent anti-cancer activity are enthusiastic regarding garlic.
Garlic has the efficacy of ▲treatment of diabetes ▲detoxification ▲fatigue recovery ▲hepatic function recovery ▲enhancement of energy ▲strengthening of digestion ▲strengthening of gastrointestinal function ▲strengthening of immunity ▲prevention of aging ▲prevention of obesity ▲prevention of high blood pressure.
2. Spinach
Spinach is called ‘the king of vegetables’ and is a green vegetable native to Persia, now Iran. It was introduced to China in the 7th century during the Tang Dynasty, and it is estimated that it entered Korea around the 16th century. Spinach contains a lot of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.
Spinach has the efficacy of ▲ prevention of cancer ▲ prevention of cardiovascular disease ▲ prevention of blindness in the elderly ▲ prevention of constipation ▲ prevention of diet ▲ prevention of aging ▲ prevention of hair loss ▲ prevention of dementia.
3. Tomatoes
The tomato is a New World plant native to South America and is believed to have been brought to Europe from Mexico in the early 16th century. Tomatoes and tomato products are very high in lycopene, a type of carotenoid. Tomatoes are more biologically active when cooked than raw, and because they are fat-soluble and insoluble in water, they are absorbed faster when cooked with oil.
Tomatoes have ▲lowering blood pressure ▲improvement of digestion ▲anticancer effect ▲prevention of fatigue ▲prevention of arteriosclerosis ▲prevention of edema ▲prevention of diabetes.
4. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potato is an edible plant belonging to the convolvulaceae family and is native to the tropical regions of the American continent, but is also widely grown in the tropics and warm temperate regions. Sweet potato is known as a good food for health and longevity. In particular, sweet potato contains nine amino acids, and contains more lysine, an essential amino acid, than white rice or wheat flour.
Sweet potato has the effect of ▲lowering blood pressure ▲anti-cancer ▲preventing aging ▲preventing obesity.
5. Green Tea
The legend that tea was first used as an antidote by the Chinese emperor Shen Nong around 3400 CE is recorded in the ‘Sikjing’. Green tea is a tea that is widely used and consumed around the world. It is made by picking young leaves of the tea tree and applying heat to evaporate moisture. As we became an industrialized society, the accumulation of heavy metals in living organisms due to exposure to heavy metals threatened our health, and the tannin component of green tea binds with heavy metals and plays a role in discharging them out of the body.
Green tea has the effect of ▲protecting electromagnetic waves ▲preventing high blood pressure ▲preventing arteriosclerosis ▲preventing food poisoning ▲preventing colds ▲preventing diabetes ▲preventing dementia ▲preventing skin aging.
6. Grapes
It is estimated that grapes were first cultivated around the year 8000. According to what archaeologists have found in ancient ruins, traces of the first grape cultivation appeared in the southern Caucasus region, located between Turkey, Armenia and Iran, around 7000 BC. As a fruit that prevents cancer, grapes are by far the best. Epidemiological studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of red wine reduces mortality from cardiovascular disease.
Grapes have ▲diuretic and tonic effect ▲treatment of asthma ▲treatment of skin diseases ▲treatment of pain during childbirth ▲prevention of heart disease ▲prevention of depression.
7. Broccoli
Broccoli is native to the Mediterranean and has been cultivated since the Greek era. Originally, broccoli in Italian means arm or eggplant, and it is a word derived from the shape of broccoli, in which small branches gather to form one large cluster. Broccoli has received a lot of attention from the public as it was selected as one of the best cancer prevention foods by the National Cancer Institute of the United States. In particular, broccoli is rich in vitamin C, twice as much as lemon and seven times as much as potato. In addition to this, there are many minerals such as B1, B2, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Broccoli has the efficacy of ▲ prevention of adult diseases ▲ prevention of prostate cancer ▲ prevention of heart disease ▲ prevention of cataract ▲ prevention of lung cancer ▲ prevention of colon cancer ▲ prevention of breast cancer.
8. Beans
Soybean is an annual herb belonging to the dicotyledonous plant Rosemary Legume. The birthplace of soybean is considered to be the northeastern part of China and the northeast Asian region of the Tumen River basin in Korea. In addition to protein, B vitamins, and iron, soybeans contain plant hormones called isoflavones, which have been found to be a substitute that plays a role similar to the female hormone estrogen, and many studies and experiments are being reported in the academic world.
Soy has the efficacy of ▲ suppression of diabetes ▲ reduction of cholesterol ▲ prevention of dementia ▲ prevention of colon cancer ▲ prevention of rectal cancer ▲ prevention of stomach cancer ▲ prevention of lung cancer ▲ prevention of high blood pressure ▲ prevention of osteoporosis ▲ prevention of prostate cancer.
9. Seaweed
Seaweed is a seaweed that Koreans have enjoyed eating since a long time ago. It is one of the representative seaweeds belonging to the brown algae family, and is mainly eaten in Northeast Asian regions such as Korea, China, and Japan. Seaweed contains minerals, carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, magnesium, and zinc. In addition, it contains a large amount of fiber such as alginic acid and fucoidan.
Seaweed has ▲lowering blood pressure ▲purifying blood ▲anti-cancer activity ▲detoxification ▲prevention of heart disease ▲prevention of brain disease.
10. Kelp
Sea vegetable kelp is one of the representative foods that help with constipation by increasing the amount of bowel movement. Kelp is rich in nutrients such as minerals, potassium, fiber, chlorophyll, and iodine. The custom of having pregnant women and postpartum nursing mothers eat seaweed soup has been handed down since ancient times, and this is to strengthen the bones and teeth of pregnant women and babies.
Kelp is effective in ▲accelerating excretion ▲antiaging ▲mental stabilizer ▲preventing mineral deficiency ▲preventing cholesterol ▲preventing blood pressure ▲preventing obesity ▲preventing constipation.
11. Kim
Gim is a seaweed with barley hair, and the length of the body is regarding 30 cm. It is black purple or reddish purple and grows attached to rocks in the sea like moss. Seaweed contains regarding 40% protein, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin C. In addition to this, it also contains a lot of fiber that improves stools.
Kim has the effect of ▲removing bad breath ▲lowering the surface layer of the mucous membrane ▲preventing cholesterol ▲stabilizing the mind.
12. Mackerel
Mackerel, a fish with a blue back, is popular as a health food because it improves the brain. Mackerel is also called ancient fish, and the back side is green with curved blue-black wave patterns. In addition to this, it is rich in nutrients such as protein, fat, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin D. In particular, it contains a lot of DHA and EPA, which are only found in fish. DHA has an excellent effect on memory and learning ability by increasing brain development and activity, and is important in old age when brain function is declining.
Mackerel ▲promotes brain development and activity ▲prevents inflammation around the lips or around the tongue ▲prevents heart disease ▲prevents high blood pressure ▲prevents arteriosclerosis ▲prevents stroke ▲prevents cerebral anemia ▲prevents dementia ▲prevents asthma ▲prevents beriberi ▲Atopic It has the effect of preventing dermatitis. [팝콘뉴스]
