Healthy Food

2023 Author: Leslie Forster | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-03 11:22

The food we eat daily can help prevent, improve and even heal certain diseases, if we choose to eat healthy foods.

1. Dairy

Osteoporosis

“Both milk, cheese and yogurt contain a series of nutrients, including vitamin D and calcium. The combination of these helps to strengthen the bones”, indicates the dietician Jiménez. That is, they serve to prevent diseases such as osteoporosis. It is also a good source of protein and carbohydrates.

Inclusively, milk is said to facilitate weight loss, as long as it is low fat or skim. Jiménez cautions that, according to some theories, calcium can even help burn fat, but there are no studies to prove it yet.

Calcium seems to somehow help increase metabolism. So by losing weight, we can prevent diseases like diabetes and hypertension, which affect Latinas so much.”

Servings should be two to three a day. How to measure a portion? Equivalent to a cup of yogurt or a glass of milk.

2. Oatmeal and bran (whole grains)

Cholesterol

“They are the best sources of soluble fiber, which help block the absorption of bad cholesterol. By increasing the consumption of these two whole products, you can prevent or help cure heart problems, says Jiménez, spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the American Dietetic Association).

A study funded by the Quaker company states that if we increase three grams of soluble fiber a day, we can lower cholesterol by five to 10 percent. In turn, bran is found in cold cereals, bread or can be prepared just like oatmeal. The benefit of soluble fiber is that it helps fight high cholesterol and hypertension.

In turn, insoluble fiber helps prevent and fight colon cancer. "It acts like a sponge, as it absorbs water and maintains the volume of the stool. So, it helps you fight constipation and improve the health of your intestines, "explains the dietitian.