Wednesday 15 August 2012

Three Healthy Superfoods To Keep You Young

Keep Young Foods

If you believe in "you are what you eat", then why not  try some  healthy superfoods that will keep you looking young and youthful. These three foods are quite  simple easy to find and cook. Here are three of the best youth giving foods.

1. A Salad of Watercress,Rocket and Spinach.

These glorious green leaves can even be grown at home to give you an added freshness. Spinach has long been known as a superfood and it is high in many vitamins and iron. combined with the rocket and watercress these leaves will  help you keep a glowing skin and strengthen your bones.

It is easy to make a simple salad with an olive oil and lemon dressing, adding some crunchy peppers and a little goats cheese. In winter try making a soup with sweet potato.

2.Mackerel and Salmon 

These two fishes are very high source of  omega-3 oils which are great for keeping a super smooth skin. There are many varieties of recipes for salmon and mackerel and should try to eat them at least twice a week.

Salmon is excellent grilled or steamed after marinating with lemon juice and herbs. Likewise with mackerel, or you could be more adventurous and try some asian recipes with chillies and ginger.

3.Cherries

Cherries are a low calorie fruit that contain the anti-inflammatory quercetin and sleep promoting melatonin.They are also high in potassium, which is good for building muscles.

Cherries are delicious eaten fresh or even dried.You could also try some of the refreshing cherry juices.

More

Low Fat and Reduced Fat-What's The Difference?

Which Nuts are Best for You?-Healthy Nuts

I Never Promised You a Herb Garden

No comments:

Post a Comment