Products useful for the whole organism. Named the most unhealthy foods

German scientists have compiled a list of the 10 most useful products for human health!

Apples

According to the results of scientific research, this our "native" fruit is a storehouse useful substances containing a unique set of trace elements that affect human health at the cellular level: potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, copper, pectins, fructose, essential oils, vitamins A, B, C, P, etc. The spectrum of beneficial effects of apples is so wide that it allows not only to increase immunity and normalize digestion, but also to prevent the development of such serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

The most important "wealth" of apples is dietary fiber, fiber. Regular consumption of them prevents constipation and helps to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. intestinal tract. Once in the blood, molecules dietary fiber help the body remove cholesterol, and this in turn is the prevention of the occurrence of diseases of the cardiovascular system. Pectins contained in apples bind toxins, salts heavy metals and also remove them from the body.

Iodine deficiency, which has become a serious threat to public health, can also be reduced by apples, namely by their seeds. By eating the seeds of two apples, you replenish daily requirement body in iodine. Daily performance of this procedure will help normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland, harmonize the work of the endocrine system.

Eating apples stimulates the body's immune system, increases its resistance to many diseases. Quercetin, found in apple peels, is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight free radicals, protects cells from damage, and prevents some forms of cancer.

Fish

The fact that fish should be included in the human diet has been argued by nutritionists for more than a decade. It is in the fish that substances are contained that help reduce the level of fats in the blood, take part in the regulation of pressure, help prevent diabetes, relieve headaches and joint pain in arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids in fish and marine animals are able to thin the blood, thereby being a prophylactic in the fight against thrombosis. Not even a large number of oily fish or whale meat (from 1 to 10 grams) per day throughout the year can prevent strokes and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 40%. Regular consumption of fish practically reduces the death rate from heart attacks to zero. In addition, fish is rich in substances such as calcium, potassium, iodine, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins A, B1, D, E.

Fish proteins are almost perfectly balanced in terms of the composition of essential amino acids, contributing to the growth of a young organism. Fish proteins are rich in sulfur-containing amino acids, which enhance the detoxification function of the liver (neutralization toxic substances) and prevent its fatty degeneration. But the lack of the essential amino acid tryptophan causes fish to eat, so it is recommended to consume it no more than 2 times a week.

Fish is an excellent prophylactic against colon or breast cancer. Eating fish improves immunity, improves memory.

Garlic

Garlic is very beneficial for health. In addition to its specific taste and the possibility of using it as an excellent flavoring seasoning, garlic has many useful and medicinal properties and is widely used in folk and traditional medicine for the treatment of many diseases and ailments. The composition of garlic includes nitrogenous substances, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, sulfuric, phosphoric acid, vitamin C, D, B, phytosterols, extractives, volatile and essential oils. Due to its rich and curative composition, garlic has gastrointestinal, diuretic, diaphoretic, cardiovascular properties. Garlic can lower arterial pressure, and also has analgesic, wound healing, antimicrobial, antihelminthic, antitoxic, anti-tumor and antitoxic effects. Garlic is very useful for beriberi. Garlic also contains selenium, which is known for its antioxidant properties.

Garlic contains over four hundred different useful components, including many antioxidants that have a number of positive medicinal properties. Garlic lowers cholesterol levels, thins the blood, reduces blood pressure, has an anti-inflammatory effect. Garlic counteracts aging and clogging of not only the main, but also peripheral arteries. Therapeutic effect can be achieved with daily intake two or three cloves of garlic.

Garlic thins the blood and is natural antibiotic. It is very important that garlic strengthens very well immune system which increases the body's ability to resist harmful effects environment. garlic kills big number a wide variety of bacteria.

Garlic is added to many medical preparations. Preparations prepared on the basis of garlic effectively destroyed malignant formations cancer cells. however, it must be remembered that long-term use garlic-based drugs, they begin to suppress the intestinal microflora and become the cause of its irritation.

Garlic is effective tool from colds. It is also recommended to use garlic for disorders of the nervous system, diseases urinary tract and organs, as well as for cleansing the body. The healing properties of garlic reduce the level bad cholesterol in blood. Garlic kills glioblastoma multiforme cells - malignant tumor brain. Also proven positive impact garlic for the work of the heart.

Strawberry

In terms of vitamin C content, strawberries are second only to black currants. Five medium-sized berries contain as much vitamin C as one large orange. And there is more folic acid in strawberries than in raspberries and grapes. And although strawberries are very healthy - be careful with chemicals and buy them in the season when they are grown without all sorts of fertilizers.

If you eat these berries every day, the immune system and vascular walls are strengthened. Strawberries have powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action. Therefore, with a sick stomach, it is prescribed as a medicine.

Carrot

Carrots are called a pharmacy in miniature for the rare composition of vitamins and mineral compounds. Carrots are one of the best tonic, tonic and vitamin products. It is especially useful for women: it improves the motor function of the intestines, cleanses the face, strengthens the hair.

And yet the main value of carrots is in the content of carotene in it. As you know, getting into the human body, carotene is converted into vitamin A, one of the most useful for young women. In order to speed up this natural process processing, it is necessary, when eating raw carrots, to eat a small amount of fat - a dessert spoon of sour cream or vegetable oil. And when cooking carrots should be added to dishes enough fat. One of the most effective healing properties carrots is associated with strengthening the retina. No wonder all the doctors of the world recommend introducing carrots into daily diet nutrition for those who suffer from myopia, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, night blindness and eye fatigue.

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Pepper

Pepper has medicinal and healing properties. Pepper is widely used in folk and traditional medicine due to its healing composition. Pepper contains many necessary for the body vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Pepper is very rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C (it is not inferior to lemon and blackcurrant). It is enough to eat a small piece of raw sweet pepper, only 30 - 40g, to satisfy daily allowance person. It is important that this vitamin in pepper is not destroyed for 70 - 80 days. The largest concentration ascorbic acid(vitamin C) is found near the stem.

In addition, pepper fruits are rich in carotene and rutin, which has P-vitamin activity. In medicine, rutin is used as a means of strengthening the walls blood capillaries. Peppers also contain vitamins B1, B2 and E. In peppers, vitamin C is combined with a large amount of vitamin P (rutin). This combination gives pepper a very useful property - pepper helps to strengthen blood vessels and reduce the permeability of their walls.

Hot pepper, thanks to its useful and healing properties It is widely used in folk and traditional medicine for the prevention and treatment of many ailments and diseases. Currently widely known pepper patches, which are great for colds, bruises, rheumatism, arthritis, muscle and joint pain.

Burning Bell pepper should be taken orally to normalize cerebral circulation. Hot pepper prevents the development of atherosclerosis, alleviates the condition with bronchial asthma, cough, sore throat, flu. Due to the presence of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and vitamin P in red hot pepper, it helps to strengthen and cleanse blood vessels, pepper is used to lower cholesterol, improve blood circulation and cleanse blood vessels. A large amount of vitamin A allows you to use the beneficial properties of pepper to improve vision and skeletal formation. Hot pepper slows down the growth of cancer cells, and the use of chilli hot pepper especially useful in ovarian cancer.

Bananas

Bananas are a fruit that nature has ideally adapted for human nutrition. They quickly satisfy hunger, as they contain easily digestible carbohydrates, three natural sugars: sucrose, fructose, glucose. As well as the vitamins and minerals we need.

Bananas are recommended for diet food. They contain malic acid and enzymes that are needed for the absorption of carbohydrates.
The banana is also unique in that it is the only fruit that can be eaten raw without causing flare-ups. peptic ulcer And chronic gastritis. These fruits neutralize acid, so they will save you from heartburn.
Eating a banana provides vitamins E and C. And at least a quarter of the daily recommended dose of vitamin B6, which regulates blood glucose levels and calms nervous system.

Green tea

Today green tea used in widest range: from cosmetics and anti- overweight before treatment cancerous tumors and AIDS. And all thanks unique set minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, etc. contained in the dried tea tree leaf.

Let's start with minerals. Zinc, potassium, fluorine, iodine, manganese, sodium, phosphorus, silicon, calcium, iron, copper, even gold! And that's not all. Let's move on to vitamins. Vitamins C, B1, B2, B9 ( folic acid), A (carotene), K, P and PP ( a nicotinic acid). So, according to the content of vitamin P, which is responsible for strengthening the walls of blood vessels, green tea has no competitors at all.

In total, the tea leaf contains more than 300 useful substances. In addition to vitamins and minerals, green tea contains alkaloids, essential oils, carbohydrates, organic acids, proteins, pectins ... Some of them, or rather their effects on the body, can be discussed separately.

A relaxing and calming drink, green tea also contains a small amount of caffeine, which is considered a stimulant of the nervous and circulatory system. Green tea has less caffeine than black tea and even less caffeine than coffee beans. Therefore, the dose of caffeine in a cup of tea, if there is not chifir, of course, is less than the amount that stimulates brain activity and depresses blood vessels. That is, tea acts on our body gently, without shocks. And yet you should not get carried away with long and super-abundant tea drinking. Pleasure should be in moderation. And now about one more thing magical property green tea catechins. Instead of a painful diet, limiting yourself to something tasty, you can simply reduce the level of fat with the help of tea drinking. Beauty! Japanese scientists after a three-month experiment conducted on a group of well-fed men, during which volunteers lost more than two kilos of weight, brought out the optimal "portion" of green tea - no more than 6 cups a day.

Now following slim figure All you have to do is fix your skin. The antioxidants present in tea leaves bind and neutralize free radicals that cause aging and make the skin wrinkled. It is worth noting that many skin care products include green tea as one of the key ingredients. Even at home, it is quite easy to make a lotion, cleansing mask or tonic from green tea.

Valuable today biological properties soybeans are recognized by scientists all over the world, and products from it are becoming more and more popular every day. Proved that soy products:

regulate cholesterol levels and thereby reduce the risk of developing vascular and heart diseases;
increase secretion bile acids facilitating dissolution gallstones;
improve kidney function in diabetes;
normalize fat metabolism and promote weight loss; reduce alcohol intoxication and cravings for alcohol
have an anticancer effect, contribute to the removal of radionuclides from the body;
supply the body with all the essential amino acids fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Milk

Milk is able to independently cause the separation of gastric and intestinal juices and is therefore indicated for emaciated and weak patients. In the treatment of obesity, milk "fasting" days are used, milk is given for poisoning with salts of heavy metals, acids, alkalis as an antidote, for atherosclerosis, hypertension, gout, liver and kidney diseases.
And although it is now known that in some cases milk is still contraindicated, for example, with low acidity gastric juice, colitis with diarrhea, dysentery, nephrosis with edema, poisoning with phosphorus salts and phenol, as well as due to a lack in the body of people of a number of nationalities of the lactase enzyme that breaks down milk sugar lactose, which leads to milk intolerance, one cannot but recall the saying given in the sacred book of the Persians "Zend Avesta", which directly says: "... our strength is in cows, our food is in cows, our clothes are in cows, our victory is in cows."

A mandatory requirement in food is not only in taste, but also in usefulness. And not always everything that causes appetite will bring us health.

At the same time, proper nutrition should be based only on healthy foods, thereby ridding the body of harmful substances, fats, toxins, etc.

Before we move on to a review of healthy foods, it must be recalled that a person’s normal diet should include fruits, vegetables, berries, nuts, meat and dairy products, and various cereals.

That is, you can not limit your diet to only those products that are listed below. At the same time, try to use them regularly.

The healthiest foods

Scientists and doctors are sure that by eating one fresh apple every day, you can avoid Alzheimer's disease in old age. The trace elements found in this fruit tend to slow down the development of cancer cells.

Also, apples contain a vitamin that has an anti-inflammatory effect that reduces bad influence light radicals. Apples improve disease resistance and cardiovascular function.

Apples contain 12 out of 15 vitamins required for the proper functioning of all human organs: vitamins of groups B, C, E, P, beta-carotene, folic acid, etc.

Apples have long been recognized as the most important food for health due to their healing effects, a large number of dietary fiber and vitamin C.

Garlic is simply necessary for colds and SARS, however, its beneficial properties do not end there. Garlic may reduce the risk of cancer gastric tract and intestines.

Also, it improves the performance digestive system. The main property of garlic is the ability to protect the body from heart disease.

The trace elements in its composition perfectly clean the vessels and protect against blockage.

Allicin, gallicin and antibiotic elements found in garlic are able to resist staphylococcus microbes.

Scientists believe that garlic is excellent at fighting SARS and lung ailments. It helps with hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis, kidney disease, rheumatism, high pressure and cancer.

This product should only be consumed fresh. In addition, garlic is recommended for diabetics.

Fish

Residents of Japan and northern countries eat a lot of fish, they are much less likely to suffer from heart ailments. Fish has a good effect on the functioning of the brain and central nervous system, and, like apples, reduces the possibility of Alzheimer's disease.

Salmon and other red fish have in their meat nourishing oils which have a good effect on the structure of the skin and hair. These oils contain retinol, neocin, perodoxin, and riboflavin, along with calcium, phosphorus, and sodium.

Salmon meat is valued for its large amount of omega-3 fats, which lower cholesterol and protect against cancer. Scientific research prove that salmon meat relieves depression, improves memory.

Strawberry

Through research from Harvard Science Center it is known that people who regularly consume strawberries and blueberries have much less diseases associated with loss of memory and logical thinking.

It is also known that the polyphenols found in strawberries protect the body from obesity by breaking down new fat deposits. Strawberries restore high blood pressure.

Strawberries contain vitamin C. Pectin and essential oils found in the berry tend to keep the formation of specific enzymes that create conditions for the development of cancer.

Strawberries contain a large amount of zinc, which is good for women's health.

Strawberries can be a great alternative to lemons, as the amount of vitamin C in the berry exceeds that in sour citrus. Iron, which is also found in strawberries, increases resistance to infectious diseases.

Green tea

Green tea contains vitamins A, K, PP, C, as well as trace elements such as potassium, zinc, fluorine, iodine, so it is more useful than black tea. This healing tea it has a good effect on the heart, kidneys, liver, and also improves immunity.

The unusual effects of this tea are due to the presence of catechins. This useful substance protects against the appearance of sclerosis and prostate cancer. In order to burn excess fat, you need to drink four cups of green tea every day.

Green tea normalizes the digestive system, removes toxins and toxins, stops aging.

Cabbage

Although cabbage does not contain such a large amount of vitamins, it is generous in omega-3 acids. The next plus of cabbage is its high fiber content.

It is known that it improves the functioning of the stomach and removes cholesterol from the body. Cabbage is great for excess fat, forcing the body to spend energy on its utilization.

It is necessary for the formation of muscles, is able to strengthen bones and nerves, reduce blood pressure. Magnesium is recommended for those who physical work or sports.

Also, bananas contain potassium, vitamin B6, which also enhance the work of the central nervous system. Therefore the value this product For healthy eating is at a high level.

Carrot

Beta-carotene, found in large quantities in carrots, is able to destroy free radicals that destroy the structure of genes and provoke the appearance of cancer.

It has a positive effect on the dermis and improves vision. Carrots contain a large number of vitamins: A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, K, P, PP, mineral elements.

Milk has always been considered one of the main food products. It contains protein, fats and lactose. in milk increased content calcium.

It is important for correct operation CNS and muscles. Doctors say that one glass of milk a day eliminates the risk of stomach cancer.

All dairy products are equally useful and required for the body of every person. The older a person becomes, the greater his need for calcium, so the diet must certainly include dairy products.

Pepper

Hot chili pepper speeds up metabolism, which helps to lose weight. Capsacin, which adds spiciness to peppers, helps produce gastric juice and kills harmful bacteria in the acidic environment of the intestines.

Sweet pepper is also necessary for a person. It contains both vitamin C and luteolin. Even in a small dosage, the second element reduces the possibility of the appearance of cancer cells, protects against heart disease.

In this article, we have highlighted apples as one of the healthiest foods. Let's bring Interesting Facts about these fruits:

Apples were considered a favorite fruit of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
The peel of an apple is also useful, like its pulp, because it contains a huge amount of dietary fiber.
It takes 35 apples to make 1 liter of apple cider.
The oldest apple tree grows in the USA, in Manhattan. It was planted in 1647 and bears fruit to this day.
The Republic of China is considered the world's largest producer of apples.
The average apple contains almost 80 kcal.
One apple contains 5 g of fiber.
Apples are a quarter of the air, which is why it is so difficult to drown them in water.
From a standard apple tree, you can collect almost 20 boxes of fruit.

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Eggs
Eggs contain a large amount of essential protein, as well as lutein, which prevents development. You can eat 1-2 chicken eggs per day. This will not cause a level increase, as the body itself synthesizes it from saturated fats.

Very useful and quail eggs. In terms of the content of useful components, they are superior to chicken ones. Quail eggs contribute to strengthening the immune system, normalize the work of the cardiovascular system and the gastrointestinal tract.

Cereals
Some believe that the carbohydrates contained in cereals are harmful to the figure. However, it is not. Complex carbohydrates are essential for health. Eat cereals and bread with cereals - these important products nutrition reduce cholesterol levels, increase the tone of the intestinal tract, fight obesity and diabetes.

Dairy
Milk and dairy products are a rich source of calcium, which is essential for normal functioning muscular and nervous systems, osteoporosis. For lactose intolerance, doctors recommend using low fat yogurt or kefir, which contain beneficial lactic acid bacteria.

Chicken meat
Chicken is one of the most beneficial species meat. Chicken breasts contain a very small amount of fat, but are rich in valuable antioxidant - selenium - and B vitamins.

Fish
Fatty fish - mackerel, salmon, trout, etc. - contains a large amount of omega-3 fats, which help lower cholesterol levels, prevent the development of thrombosis and certain types of cancer.

herbal products
Fruits and berries are rich sources of vitamin C, which strengthens the body's immune system. Apples, oranges, pears, tangerines, grapes, persimmons and other fruits have many useful properties. Bananas, for example, contribute to the formation of serotonin in the body - the hormone of happiness.

TO simple carbohydrates include glucose, fructose, maltose, galactose and sucrose. Glucose is the main source of energy for brain function. You should be careful with it and consume in moderate amounts because an excess of glucose leads to the deposition of fat reserves.

Glucose is found in excess in many berries: grapes, cherries, cherries, watermelons. Fermentation products also contain glucose: kvass, beer and wine. All alcoholic drinks In principle, they are classified as simple carbohydrates, so their abuse also leads to a set of extra pounds.

Fructose is fruit sugar, all fruits contain it in different quantities. It does not raise blood sugar as dramatically as glucose. At the same time, it is much sweeter than simple sugar, therefore it is recommended for diet food.

The most harmful simple carbohydrate is sucrose. It lacks nutrients, and the slightest excess is immediately deposited in the form of fat. Some fruits and vegetables contain sucrose: beets, peaches, carrots, melons.

The classic representative of sucrose is sugar. Its amount in the diet should be significantly limited. All confectionery, ice cream, jams are simple carbohydrates due to the large amount of sugar in them.

Complex carbohydrates in the diet

Complex carbohydrates are digested much more slowly by the body. They enter gradually, without causing spikes in glucose levels. This provides a long-term feeling of satiety and does not allow complex carbohydrates to be deposited in the form of fat reserves.

Complex carbohydrates are represented by glycogen, starch, dextrin, cellulose. They contain all grains, legumes, mushrooms. Among fruits and vegetables - dried apricots, apples, grapefruits, plums, zucchini, peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, greens.

complex carbohydrates in the diet should be much more than simple. They contain a lot nutrients, as well as fiber. Fiber is essential for normal operation digestive.

Smooth, shiny, resilient, incredibly tasty bird cherry or sweet cherry delights children and adults with its appearance at the beginning of summer. What is good about this berry? Whether cherries are good for health or the pleasure of taste - that's all you can get.

The health benefits of cherries are obvious and are expressed as follows:

If you eat half a glass of cherries every day, sleep normalizes, the nervous system calms down. Melatonin is a hormone responsible for biological rhythms and the regulation of sleep, this berry is contained in sufficient quantities.

Cherries help keep the skin in good condition, since it actively outputs harmful substances from the body. Masks made from the pulp of the berry contribute to skin rejuvenation. Skin diseases (psoriasis, acne, eczema) recede under the onslaught of the army of sweet cherry nutrients.

Cherry is useful for those who lead active image life. She promotes quick recovery body and replenish energy after physical activity, since it contains natural sugars.

The benefits of cherries for digestion have long been known. This berry contains a lot of fiber, which helps to digest food and cleanse the intestines.

People suffering from anemia should opt for cherries, as they contain a lot of iron. Flavonoids and carotenoids found in cherries prevent the formation of blood clots and help strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

Dark cherries contain polyphenols and anthocyanins. These are substances that have a beneficial effect on the state of memory, activate the brain and prevent its aging.

Cherry is a baby berry, because a growing body needs vitamins B1, B2, B3, C and carotene to form teeth and bones. The child will receive all these substances by eating a sufficient amount of fresh cherries.

With the help of this berry, you can normalize blood pressure, because the potassium in the sweet cherry prevents fluid from accumulating in the body. One handful of dark red cherries a day will provide a mild diuretic effect.

The health benefits of cherries for women are the ability of the berry to influence the production of melanin, a dark pigment. A beautiful, even tan is guaranteed to beauties who include cherries in their diet.

The nervous system of people who regularly consume cherries becomes stronger, their mood improves. And all this thanks to the silicic acid contained in this berry. Alternative to chocolate found!

A huge amount of antioxidants puts cherries on a par with others prophylactic in oncology.

It is important for people suffering from gout, arthrosis, rheumatism to reduce pain. The benefits of cherries in this case are obvious, since this berry has an analgesic effect.

Cherry juice is rich in vitamin C, it helps with cough (promotes phlegm) and high temperature. It's famous folk remedy against colds.

Do not eat raw meat and fish products. They may contain dangerous bacteria and infections that cause infection with helminthiasis that affects the fetus. Besides, raw foods– carriers intestinal infections.

Do not abuse products that can provoke future allergenic addiction. These include seafood, especially delicacies (caviar and shrimp), honey, citrus fruits, exotic fruits, chocolate. On early dates it's better to avoid it altogether. listed products, since the child may be born with congenital diathesis. Also, do not "lean" on spicy food.

Exclude flour. flour products, especially bread, pies, buns, cakes, pancakes, etc. - these are the brightest representatives of high-calorie dishes that contribute to weight gain. Excess weight does not benefit either the pregnant woman or the future.

Limit your use canned food and smoked meats. They can cause botulism, which is dangerous not only for health, but for life in general.

Do not provoke poisoning, intoxication and irritation of the digestive system. To do this, completely exclude mushrooms, melons and watermelons.

Be careful with drinks. Don't drink kvass. First, it belongs to the category low alcohol drinks Secondly, it promotes bloating. Limit the use of strong tea and coffee. They increase pressure, which can affect pregnancy in the form of uterine hypertonicity, which causes premature birth.

Try to eat only natural products. Various preservatives and dyes are dangerous for any person, as they can cause disturbances in the functioning of the liver, kidneys and other vital organs. This does not mean that such products should be excluded completely, it is simply better to limit their use.

Avoid exotic fruits and other foods you don't know. They can cause an unexpected reaction of the body and cause a danger to the development of pregnancy and the fetus. Of the well-known fruits, it is better to exclude papaya, pineapples, bananas and grapes.

It is known that for a full-fledged existence, a person needs not only fats, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins, but also microelements, one of which is selenium. Its importance cannot be overestimated, but, unfortunately, more and more doctors are diagnosing selenium deficiency, which is the cause of many functional disorders. You can make up for it with the help of proper nutrition.

Why does the body need selenium?

The main property of selenium, the most important organism, is its antitumor activity. It activates the p53 gene, important element endocrine system, which is responsible for redox reactions and is part of cell detoxifying enzymes that neutralize free radicals. In the event that a person has reduced production of this gene in the body, selenium is vital for the prevention oncological diseases.

It is also an indispensable participant in the metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids, participates in anti-inflammatory and regenerative processes, supports and strengthens the immune system, helping it fight diseases such as viral hepatitis, herpes, Ebola. Thanks to selenium, the immune system can keep the HIV virus in a latent state, preventing its development and transition to the full picture of AIDS.

Selenium is necessary for the treatment of hyperplasia of the thyroid gland, together with iodine preparations, it is also used for the prevention of thyroid diseases.

Selenium is indispensable for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, removing salts of heavy metals from the body: lead, cadmium, mercury, manganese. It is also part of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase, which is part of the body's global antioxidant system, protecting against the effects of free radicals. Selenium helps the body cope with arrhythmia, reduces the risk of fibrillation and the effects of toxic substances.

What foods are rich in selenium

The most selenium-rich vegetables and cereals grown on soils, in which there is a sufficient amount of this microelement. Selenium in large quantities found in garlic and onions brazil nuts and mushrooms, they are rich in wheat, seeds. From animal foods, the main sources of selenium include all seafood, including fish, mussels and other shellfish, shrimp and squid. There are a lot of it in and and kidneys, meat,.

Selenium is found in some medicinal plants: spirulina algae, silver birch, eucalyptus, Ural licorice, sweet clover, field ephedra and horsetail.

Recently, agricultural products have increasingly begun to feed the soil with selenium-containing fertilizers, but this does not always make the products more useful, because they are also used at the same time. chemicals With high content nitrates. Therefore, doctors recommend taking supplements or complexes of vitamins and trace elements, which include selenium.

And crab meat. These products are also rich in other trace elements, vitamins and essential acids, so they must be introduced into the diet, at least a couple of times a week. In addition, the phosphorus contained in them is best absorbed by the body. , sprouted wheat or oatmeal. Such products are especially useful for breakfast, because the phosphorus contained in them helps the body get the energy it needs from food. It is useful to add a handful of different nuts to oatmeal or muesli from time to time, which also contain phosphorus.

You need to eat often 3-5 times a day in small portions to prevent heaviness in the stomach. The healthiest foods should be in every meal. Below we will analyze in more detail the most useful foods and a list of products for human health for every day. To feel positive effect for your well-being, you need to eat healthy food for 2-4 weeks.

Healthy food has a positive effect on the body:

Reduced excess weight
Strengthens the immune system
Bone tissues are strengthened
Reduced risk of cancer
Improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system
Muscles are strengthened thanks to the protein in food

Make your menu varied, because all products contain different amounts of vitamins and nutrients. The body needs all the vitamins to function well. Add protein foods to every meal, then you will be strong, your muscles will be in good shape and elastic enough, and all people on our planet deserve a good figure.

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Fruits

There are many useful fruits. Therefore, to single out a couple of “most-most” is a difficult task. All fruits differ in price and not in all seasons there is a wide variety on store shelves. Therefore, consider the two most affordable fruits.

Apples- contain vitamins C, B1, B2, P, E, manganese, potassium. Apples are used to strengthen the immune system so as not to get sick colds. Apples help stabilize blood pressure, strengthen tooth enamel and bones. Apples rarely cause allergies in people and therefore almost everyone can eat them without fear. Apples contain fiber.

Bananas- contain vitamins C, E, beta-carotene, choline, B3, B5, B6, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, selenium. Bananas improve health and prevent many diseases. Bananas cleanse the digestive system, improve performance, tone up. This is a high-calorie fruit, and if you are on a diet for weight loss or drying, then a lot of this high-calorie food should not eat. A couple of bananas a week is good for the body.

Vegetables

Cabbage- contains vitamins B, C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, fluorine, phosphorus. Cabbage is low-calorie, 100 grams of 27 calories. Cabbage helps to remove bad cholesterol from the body. Cabbage improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system. The composition includes tartronic acid, and it inhibits the process of converting glucose into fat. From cabbage you can make many recipes for treatment various diseases. Include cabbage in your menu.

Carrot– contains vitamins: B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, A, PP. Minerals: potassium, iron, chlorine, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium. Carrots are good for the eyes, patients with diabetes, improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system, lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients, prevention cancer, has a beneficial effect on digestion, is good for the kidneys and liver, and rejuvenates the skin. carrot juice from carrots, it turns out delicious.

Onion– contains vitamins: A, B, C, PP. Helps well with viral diseases(cold, flu). Usually they are cut into rings and sprinkled with sugar and put on a plate, then you can drink the juice, it is delicious. Possesses antibacterial properties. Onion good source iron, improves cardiovascular system good for metabolic processes in the body. If you do not have diseases of the digestive system and there are no problems with the heart and the pressure is normal, then you can eat onions, otherwise it is most likely contraindicated for you.

Legumes

Beans- contains vitamins: B, A, C, PP, E. Micro and macro elements: fluorine, copper, iron, molybdenum, manganese, zinc, cobalt, phosphorus, sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium. Improves vision, prevents diseases of the heart and blood vessels. 25% protein. 100 grams contains 31 calories, for those who care about their figure, you can safely eat beans.

Dairy

Cottage cheese- contains vitamins A, C, E, H, D. Minerals: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and many others. Contains proteins of animal origin, and protein is a builder for muscle tissue. Cottage cheese strengthens bones, teeth, improves hair, nails, human skin. Favorably affects metabolic processes in the human body. There are fatty, semi-fat and fat-free. Choose bold or low fat, it is the most useful.

List of useful products

All of these foods contain various vitamins and provide positive influence on human health.

Apples
Broccoli
strawberries
Cranberry
Gooseberry
Black currant
Raspberries
Banana
Grapefruit
Orange
Strawberry
Cherry
Pear
Papaya
Watermelon
Mango
A pineapple
Blueberry
Cauliflower
Chinese cabbage
cilantro
Parsley
Celery
Tomatoes
cucumbers
Beet
Avocado
Beans
Corn
Peas
Potato
Spinach
Ginger
Carrot
nuts
Oatmeal
Salmon
Chicken's meat
chicken eggs
Eggplant

Now you know what healthy foods you need to add to your diet every day. A person, thanks to these products in his menu, will feel great, and his health will be strong.

These products benefit the intestines, liver and other human organs. They need to be eaten by men, women and children - regularly.

To proper nutrition, add exercises in the morning and visit 2-4 times a week Gym and exercise for health, not for sports records and then you will feel great. If you are over 30, then men and women are recommended to do cardio 3 times a week, this can be a pool, an exercise bike, walking, etc.

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Hello dear readers!

Since blogging, I have read a lot of information about healthy nutrition and more. So many new discoveries for myself! But this question began to torment me: I read that one product is super useful and should be included in your menu, the other is even better and it must also be consumed. But there are so many of them, when is it all there?

Perhaps you should choose the healthiest foods?

So I decided to conduct my own little investigation about which foods are the most beneficial for health.

The healthiest foods for human health

Once upon a time in one of the magazines, I even came across a list of the 10 most useful products. I remember well that in the first place there was spinach.

When I now became interested in this issue, I saw that there are quite a lot of opinions. In some ways they are similar, but there are differences.

Let's figure out what are the most useful foods for the human body.

10 most useful products according to the results of research by American scientists

In the top ten most useful foods, American scientists included:

Spinach. Probably the most useful greens, containing a lot of healing substances, preventing the development of cancer, helping to strengthen bones, and spinach perfectly cleans the intestines, removes toxins and toxins from the body.

You can read more about spinach and other greens in the article "".

Tomatoes. This delicious, beloved vegetable needs to be eaten all year round. After all, it contains a lot of vitamins, and fiber, and pectin. Tomatoes are extremely useful for blood vessels and the heart, and they are also low in calories. And even in winter time worth buying fresh tomatoes, albeit grown in greenhouses.

Pepper (bitter and sweet). It contains not only a huge amount of vitamin C, but also vitamin P, which we need for normal blood formation, as well as the substance luteolin, which inhibits the development of cancer. Pepper is useful to use to strengthen the nerves and heart, to improve metabolism.

Soya. Soy also strengthens the nervous system due to the presence of lecithin and B vitamins, enhances mental abilities. It is also beneficial for its fiber content and omega-3 fatty acids.

Yogurt. Useful as a source of calcium and also creates good microflora in the intestine. It's about, of course, about natural yogurt.

Broccoli. Broccoli as well cauliflower, much healthier than cabbage white-headed, as it contains more vitamins and minerals. Broccoli is able to fight cancer and depression, cleanses the intestines, has antiviral and antioxidant effects, and is a natural antibiotic. So it's worth paying attention to it.

Bananas. Perfectly satisfy hunger, they contain a lot of magnesium, potassium, are good for the heart, improve mood and sleep, energize, are a mild laxative and even remove bad cholesterol and heavy metals.

Olive oil . Olive oil not only lowers bad cholesterol, but also maintains "good" cholesterol. It normalizes digestion, is very useful for the liver and gallbladder.

Peanut. Strengthens nerves, activates mental activity, reduces irritability. contained in them vegetable fats and proteins are absorbed by the body more easily than meat.

grenades. A source of many vitamins, antioxidants, they help to cope with anemia, do not allow blood clots to form, and also prevent the development of the aging process.

TOP of the most useful products declared by German scientists

The healthiest foods listed in Focus magazine are as follows:

Carrot. A real fountain of youth, contains a large amount of vitamin A, is good for the skin and extremely good for vision.

Only a replacement for fish can become. It has now become very convenient to take it in capsules.

Milk. rich in calcium milk helps to avoid osteoporosis. But there are different opinions about the benefits and harms of milk. I believe that children need to drink milk for growth. And adults are better off using dairy products.

The TOP of the most useful foods also includes peppers (hot and sweet), bananas and soybeans, which I already wrote about above.

List of the most useful products according to Russian nutritionists

Russian nutritionists agree with the opinion of their foreign colleagues and the list of the most healthy foods includes:

apples
carrot
tomatoes
berries
cabbage
nuts
pepper
legumes (we don’t really use soybeans, but beans and peas are happy)
as well as mushrooms, as powerful immunostimulants and a source of protein

Conclusion: what foods are the most beneficial for human health

Looking at these lists, we can say that vegetables and fruits are the most beneficial for the human body. I think they should be eaten in season. For example, in winter - apples and pomegranates, and in summer - berries.

In addition to a variety of vitamins, vegetables and greens contain fiber, which is necessary for normal bowel function and prevention of constipation.

Be sure to include fish and legumes in your diet.

As you can see, we are not talking about meat at all. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't eat it. Here it is a personal matter for everyone - to become a vegetarian or a raw foodist, or not to become.

Still, of course, the diet depends on age, on what diseases there are, because for the treatment of many of them, properly selected nutrition is also very important.