5 AMAZING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES WE DIDN'T EXPECT TO BE HEALTHIER

PURPLE POTATOES

   -   Can drop high blood pressure for up to 3.5%

LYCHEES
   -   The second-highest level of heart-healthy polyphenols of 24 fruits tested
   -   There are nearly 15% more disease-preventing polyphenols than grapes
   -   Has a powerful antioxidants that can help to prevent a formation of a breast cancer cells.


GUAVA
   -   Contains lots of Vitamin C
   -   Contains lycopene that can help you prevent from any heart dease.
   -   Can protect us against foodborne pathogens like Listeria and staph
   -   Contains high percentage of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, folate, iron, calcium, and antioxidant-packed pigments called carotenoids


BOK CHOY
   -   Contains 10 times amount of vitamin A per cup
   -   Packed with antioxidants


ASIAN PEARS
   -   One asian pear is equal to 10 grams of fiber that can lower your cholesterol and helps you control blood sugar level

source: health.yahoo.net

BRAIN-BOOSTING FOODS

Scientifically proven foods to increase the power of your brain. These foods are the following.

1. Oily Fish

Oily Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that will help us preventing the onset and slowing the progression of age related macular degeneration in the elderly.

Examples are:

Smalll Forage fish like Sardine, Herring and anchovy, and some larger pelagic fish like Salmon, Trout, Hilsa and Mackerel.

2. Blueberries

Blueberries are rich in fiber that can help us improve our cardiovascular system as well as our brain. It is also a good source of antioxidants and help us build a healthy connections to our brain cells.

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