Healthy food is food considered beneficial to health in ways
that go beyond a normal healthy diet required for human nutrition. The United States ,
health-related claims on nutrition facts labels are regulated by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA), while advertising is regulated by the Federal
Trade Commission.
There are different kinds of food in the world which help in
making a person healthy. Some of them are:
Lemon
Just one lemon has more than 100 percent of your daily
intake of vitamin C, which may help increase "good" HDL cholesterol
levels and strengthen bones,
Broccoli
One medium stalk of broccoli contains more than 100 percent
of your daily vitamin K requirement and almost 200 percent of your recommended
daily dose of vitamin C — two essential bone-building nutrients,
Dark chocolate-
Just one-fourth of an ounce daily can reduce blood pressure
in otherwise healthy individuals,
Potatoes
One red potato contains 66 micrograms of cell-building
folate — about the same amount found in one cup of spinach or broccoli,
Salmon
A great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been
linked to a reduced risk of depression, heart disease, and cancer,
Walnuts
Contain the most
omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce cholesterol, of all nuts. Omega-3s
have been shown to improve mood and fight cancer; they may protect against sun
damage, too (but don't skip the SPF!),
Avocado
Rich in healthy, satisfying fats proven in one study to lower cholesterol by about 22 percent,
Garlic
It is a powerful disease fighter that can inhibit the growth
of bacteria, including E. coli,
Spinach
It contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two immune-boosting
antioxidants important for eye health,
Beans
Eating a serving of
legumes (beans, peas, and lentils) four times a week can lower your risk of
heart disease by 22 percent.
These foods are rich in different types of nutritive
content. They make up a large part of a balanced diet. Foods which contain a
lot of nutrition are sometimes referred to as "Super Food".
Exercise Is Just As Important As Your Food!!
Another
important aspect of a healthy lifestyle is exercise. It energises the mind and
body and helps in improving our immunity. There are different forms of exercise practised in different regions, like lunges and squats, push-ups, pull-ups,
sit-ups and other cardio-vascular exercises.
Yoga originated inIndia and is practised in different parts of the globe. Bakasana, Bhujangasana, Mayurasana,
etc. are parts of yoga. Vinyasa burns up to seven calories a minute, according
to a study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports &
Exercise. Ashtanga requires strength and endurance, so you’ll get the most out
of it if you practise regularly. Kundalini was developed to calm the mind and
energise the body through movement, the chanting of mantras, and
breathing. Surya Namaskar, a part of
yoga is believed to be essential in making a person's body fit and healthy.
Yoga originated in
Healthy food
and regular exercise makes a person fit. It improves the focus and
concentration and is considered the most important part of a healthy lifestyle.
So, start living healthy, today!