Health Book_03-Special Features_2011_web.pdf - Blue Cross

Blue Cross Health BOOKXVIpower foods for lifeTOP 10 POWER FOODSThere are 10 types of food that are guaranteed to boost your energy and immune system.Keep your body strong and fit by eating plenty of these power foods.Low FAT Dairy ProductsLow fat milk and yogurt are rich in protein, calciumand good carbohydrates, without the fattening effect. Lowfat milk products also provide B vitamins plus vitamins Aand D. Since it is easier to digest, yogurt with live or activecultures are also ideal for those with lactose intolerance.PastaWith very little fat content, pasta offers a powerhouseof complex carbohydrates. Protein, potassium, calcium andB vitamins are also loaded in this versatile food.OrangesVital nutrients like vitamin C, hesperidin, flavonoids,fiber and limonene are stored in oranges. Oranges help lowercholesterol, which in turn, lowers the risk for heart disease.The healing powers of vitamin C boosts the body’s immunesystem. Oranges have also been found to fight lung and breastcancers. The fiber in oranges ease intestinal problems likeconstipation and diverticulosis.TOMATOESLycopene, vitamins C and A, beta-carotene, coumaricacid, chlorogenic acid and potassium are essential nutrientsfound in tomatoes. These nutrients help in lowering the riskof heart disease and certain cancers like those of the prostate,lung, breast, endometrium, colon and rectum.Whole Grain BreadWhole wheat, buckwheat and rye are packed withhigh-quality carbohydrates. Breads made of whole grain offera wealth of protein, fiber and B vitamins, not to mentionthey are low in fat.TOP 10 POWER FOODS