According to Dr. Perricone, a board certified dermatologist, these 10 foods are extremely important and must not be absent from your diet. They provide fiber, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Consuming these foods will help regulate metabolism, lower cholesterol, burn body fat, and protect your organs from toxins. They are the following:
Acai is a palm tree in the Amazon that grows purple berries filled with antioxidants, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! The fatty acid in this berry resembles that of Olive Oil.
The allium family of vegetables includes:
Garlic which reduces toxins, lowers blood pressure, lessens the risk of the hardening of arteries.
Onions boosts the immune system, reduces the risk of diabetes, and certain cancers.
Leeks stabilizes blood sugar.
Shallots, Chives and Scallions all help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and improve the immune system.
Barley is the most beneficial grain. It is known to lower blood cholesterol, protect against cancer, slow starch digestion, and provide high concentrations of tocotrienols
Beans and lentils are a low fat sources of protein. In addition to being rich in fiber , they are a good source of potassium, folic acid, flavonoids and flavonals (which exert antioxidant activity 50 times greater than vitamin E).
Buckwheat seeds are high in fiber and protein. They have more protein than rice or wheat and are low on the glycemic scale, meaning it does not adversely affect your blood sugar level. Buckwheat also improves colon health.
Green Foods are the Blue Green Algae, Barley Grass and Wheat Grass which all help boost the immune system and have cancer fighting qualities.
Hot Peppers have an anti-inflammatory effect also contain the antioxidant producing flavonoids, twice the amount of vitamin C found in citrus fruits. They will speed up your metabolism and are great for heart health.
Unsalted nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and flaxseed, help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and cancer. They also reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging, according to Perricone.
Vegetables sprouts have a high enzyme content, chlorophyll, vitamin C and protein.
Yogurt and kefir contain probiotics which are live microorganisms that aid in your digestion and boost your immune system.
