Tag: Leafy Greens

It's important to stay hydrated before, during, and after an intense workout. Drink about 16 ounces of fluids about 2 hours before a marathon or a vigorous sporting event. Remember to also drink about 7 ounces of water every 15 minutes of your workout. Post workout, make sure you drink around 16–24 ounces of fluids. Along with water, make sure you also drink spinach smoothies or pomegranate juice to boost your endurance.

Following a healthy diet sounds easy enough. All you need to do is eat more fresh vegetables to enjoy all their wonderful health benefits....

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A healthy pH level is important to maintain normal body functions. The body requires a slightly alkaline environment internally. Therefore, it is important to eat alkaline foods as well. Some of the alkaline foods include leafy greens like spinach and broccoli, healthy fats like avocados, potassium-rich bananas, plant-proteins like soybeans, honeydew melons, and lemons.

After days of overeating, the liver will be overworked as it has to get rid of a large number of fats and toxins from your body. That's when consuming foods like garlic, beets, leafy greens and apples can enhance its detoxification processes. Beverages like green tea is also a great aid in liver cleansing. Spices like turmeric can also be added to your diet to help with liver detox.

Hair loss is common and has many reasons, but don't be so quick to buy chemical products. The omega-3s in nuts and salmon may increase hair growth and thickness. For people with mild-to-moderate hair loss, seaweed might lend a hand. Low levels of iron and zinc are linked to shedding, but oysters are rich in both nutrients. Spinach also contains iron and vitamin C, which aids iron absorption.

Garlic contains allicin, a compound that has magical flu-fighting antimicrobial properties while the sesquiterpenes in ginger fight off common cold-causing rhinoviruses. Leafy greens and wild salmon boost your immunity with a healthy dose of vitamin C and vitamin D respectively. Honey, being antioxidant and antimicrobial in nature, alleviates cold symptoms while chicken soup is not just anti-inflammatory but also aides in the release of mucus secretions.

Adding these superfoods to your diet will ensure that your gut is healthy. Some such beneficial foods are bone broth, probiotics like yogurt and kefir, garlic, fatty fish and stock, coconut oil, green leafy vegetables, ginger, and wheatgrass. Such foods treat digestive issues, soothe the gut, and have an antimicrobial effect on the pathogenic bacteria that invade the gut system.

About 48% Americans' diet does not meet the daily requirement of magnesium. If you have a magnesium deficiency, you could lose your appetite, experience nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and fatigue. To up your intake of magnesium, eat spinach, avocado, and pumpkin seeds. You could also drink sparkling water that contains magnesium. Supplements are another option. However, don't self-diagnose and always consult a doctor before taking supplements, especially if you're pregnant or are on other medication.

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To recover after a hardcore workout, focus on specific nutrients. Protein is needed to repair muscle cells, while carbs re-energize the body. This combination of protein plus carbs also reduces muscle damage and soreness. To replenish electrolytes lost through the sweat, reach for a sports drink to prevent dehydration. A sample post-workout meal includes a whole grain wrap with leafy greens, chicken breast, and hummus, along with a handful of unsalted almonds.

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Avocados are full fiber and are good for diabetics since it slows down the release of sugar into the bloodstream. Beans being high in isoflavones keep your heart healthy while oranges, flax seeds, and spinach are great cancer-fighters. Spinach also helps protect brain function while turkey boosts immunity and makes a healthy substitute for red meat since it's high in protein but low in saturated fats.

An alarmingly high number of people are at risk of heart disease. To reduce your risk, it is important to get enough exercise, avoid smoking and alcohol, and eat the right diet. Certain foods like dark chocolates and nuts are high in antioxidants that reduce your risk of heart disease. Avocados, berries, spinach, red wine, and fatty fish like tuna are some of the other foods that can improve cardiac function and keep the heart healthy.