Showing posts with label vegetables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vegetables. Show all posts

Friday, April 11, 2008

8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day: Carrots


Red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables often contain carotenoids, which are fat-soluble compounds that lower the risk of many cancers, as well as inflammatory conditions like asthma and arthritis.
Carrots are the most healthful option, but other great substitutes are sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, yellow bell pepper and mango.
Aim for a ½ cup a day.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

8 Foods You Should Eat Every Day: Tomatoes

Red are the best as they're packed with lycopene, and processed is just as good as fresh.
Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease the risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin and stomach cancers, as well as coronary artery disease.
Shoot for 22mg of lycopene per day, about eight cherry tomatoes or one glass of tomato juice.