By Joe DiAngelo
Manhattan Personal Trainer
17 April 2003
10 Power Foods
10 Power Foods - Eat healthy, stay healthy!
- Tuna is an excellent source of protein and high in Omega fatty acids which help your body function optimally.
- Cottage cheese is a great alternative for high quality protein and a rich source of calcium.
- Broccoli is a good source of calcium, fiber and disease preventing anti-oxidants.
- Carrots are high in the essential nutrient beta carotene. It's a good source of fiber and it may also help reduce the risk of several diseases such as cancer and age-related macular degeneration of the eye.
- Walnuts supply you with monounsaturated fat- the "good" fat associated with decreased heart disease risk.
- Blueberries are power-packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants.
- Banana are a great source of potassium and other vitamins and minerals.
- Olive Oil is an essential healthy fat for all healthy kitchens.
- Whole grain brown rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates providing your body with sustained energy and good fiber.
- Peanut Butter is a high energy power food. It is packed with good fats, good fiber, and it's quite delicious too.
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