Saturday, December 5, 2015

10 foods to make you feel fantastic

Stock up your trolley with these 10 superfoods and you'll feel and look better than ever...

Blueberries

Blueberries

The ultimate immune-boosting food. Rich in anti-oxidants.



Carrots

Carrot

High in carotene, known to boost the immune system.



Lettuce & salad greens

Lettuce

Tangy varieties, such as chicory and endive, stimulate the liver, making them great detoxifiers. Most lettuces contain valuable amounts of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants.


Beetroot

Beetroot salad

Bursting with minerals and has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, immune-boosting and detoxifying properties.



Brazil nuts

Brazil nuts

You only need to eat two or three a day to benefit from their great combination of immune-boosting nutrients: vitamin E, selenium and B vitamins.


Grapefruit

Grapefruit

Grapefruit has immune-boosting, antiseptic, wound-healing and anti-bacterial properties.



Garlic

Garlic

Strengthens the heart and blood, and has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Also thought to help lower blood pressure. A key ingredient is allicin, which has cancer-fighting potential.


Cranberries

Cranberry

Best known for helping to prevent and treat urinary tract infections, especially cystitis, in women. They have both anti-fungal and antiviral properties.


Ginger

Ginger

Stimulates the immune system and circulation.

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