Friday, September 20, 2013

3 Foods That Help You Live Longer & Healthier.

Coffee

In Harvard University study stated that coffee was shown to decrease the rates of prostate problems. Men who drank 1-3 cups of coffee daily still had lower rates of prostate issues compared to men who did not drink any at all. The study also showed no difference between decaf and caffeinated coffee.




Chocolate

You know it is going to be a great list when it starts off with chocolate. Cocoa which is a heart-healthy food that has been linked to lessened blood pressure and improved blood vessel health. Pay attention that this does not mean you can eat every chocolate candy bar around. Because many chocolate bars contain huge amounts of sugar. Experts recommend  that 2 - 4 squares per day of dark chocolate has at least 70% of the flavonoid-containing compound cacao.


Walnuts
If nuts are superfoods, walnuts might be a super nut. Walnuts hold twice the amount of antioxidants per ounce compared to peanuts and almonds. It also a source of necessary fatty acids, walnuts were found to be a better in terms of the quality and quantity of antioxidants. Walnuts can assist maintain healthy cholesterol levels and control weight by delivering heart-healthy fats and proteins.

Source: Prevention 

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