Part 4 - 12 Essential Foods to Stock in Your Healthy Kitchen
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Green Tea
The catechins (antioxidants) in green tea make it such a
healthy drink because they promote healthy cell growth, lower cholesterol, and
help keep blood pressure in check. Green tea also helps reduce inflammation,
counteracts bad breath, and has been shown in some studies to promote
short-term fat-burning. Imagine what a relaxing daily green tea break can do
for your overall stress level! Although green tea has less caffeine than
coffee, it has been shown to stimulate brain function and even lower the risk
of Alzheimer’s disease. Resist the temptation to add daily products or sugar to
your green tea, to gain its maximum health benefits.
Beans
Beans are a near perfect food staple for your healthy
kitchen. They are low in calories, available in many varieties, inexpensive,
and high in antioxidants, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When you eat
beans, they tend to make you feel full and can thus promote weight loss. Make
sure to cook beans thoroughly, because some varieties can be toxic if
undercooked. Check out the variety of beans at your grocery store. If you buy
dry beans, then you need to soak them in water overnight before cooking them.
Consider all the ways to incorporate healthy beans into your diet – salads,
stews, dips, stews, soups, and make them a diet staple.
1 Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes, commonly confused with yams, are a versatile
food you can use for snacks and side dishes. They are rich in beta-carotene and
Vitamins A, E, and C, and they also contain high levels of heart-healthy
Vitamin B6 and potassium. Another reason to stock and eat sweet potatoes on a
regular basis is that they are also high in antioxidants to fight damaging free
radicals in your system. Sweet potatoes have a relatively high fiber content,
making them a slow-burning starch. With their mild flavor, mouth-watering
color, and exceptional health benefits, sweet potatoes should be consumed in
every season!
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