My Plate
Fill half your plate with these two foods.
Fruits and vegetables
This dark red vegetable can significantly lower blood pressure by up to 4-10 mmHg over a period of only a few hours.
Beets
A high sugar diet can lead to a deficiency in this mineral that helps regulate blood sugar in the body.
Chromium
This fizzy drink comes in interesting flavors but tons of sugar or artificial sweeteners!
Soda
Rich in antioxidants and is healthy for you when consumed in moderation.
Dark Chocolate
Eat this in whole form instead of liquid form.
Fruit
One leaf of this healthy green contains over half of a person's daily needs for Vitamin K1, which is essential for blood clotting.
Spinach
The substance affects your body composition and contributes to changes in your skin.
Wrinkles
Made by adding a hydrogen molecule to vegetable oils to make them solid at room temperature.
Hydrogenated oils
(It is better to use real butter in moderation while baking instead of shortening)
These are rich in fiber, iron and vitamins.
Dried Fruits
(Dates-highest amount of antioxidants of any dried fruit and are low on the glycemic index scale, meaning they do not cause a spike in your blood sugar.)
The more colors and types, the better.
Vegetables
Beta carotene is very high in this brightly colored vegetable. Absorption is improved when cooked.
Carrots
Sugar causes these to decay faster than any other
food.
Teeth
This convenience food comes in small packages and is prepared in the microwave, but can cause inflammation in the body due to the chemicals released from the packages when cooked.
Butter flavored popcorn
(Prepare popcorn at home using a pot to control the ingredients.)
You need to check the sugar in this treat made with whole grain cereal.
Granola
Three servings a day gets you the calcium you need.
Dairy
Increased consumption of this, either in whole or supplement form, can reduce the total and/or LDL cholesterol by 10-15%.
Garlic
The result of eating a sweet snack, hormones compensate for the crash by raising your blood sugar and causing a reaction.
Stress as evidenced by unexplained anxiousness, irritability, and even shakiness.
This instant food is prepared by adding water and comes in flavors like chicken, beef, and oriental, but is stripped of all its fiber and has loads of added sodium.
Instant noodles
Make this beverage hot or cold to improve brain function, increase fat loss, protect against cancer and lower the risk of heart disease.
Green Tea
A palm-sized amount at lunch and dinner is all you need.
Protein
This vegetable contains soluble and insoluble fibers that be fermented by the bacteria in the colon, creating compounds called short-chain fatty acids that fuel the cells of your intestinal lining and keep them healthy and strong.
Sweet Potato
Bacteria and yeast feed on sugar, so excess glucose in the body causes these organisms to build up and cause infections.
Immune function
If you choose this drink, you may add a zip in your step, temporarily, but it is packed with artificial flavorings and sugar.
Energy Drinks
These come in all shapes, colors, and sizes.
Nuts