Five Foods To Fight Anxiety!

Eating the right foods can be a great way to hep control anxiety and stress. Here are five healthy foods that provide important nutrients that can help reduce stress and stabilize your mood.

1. Blueberries

Why they help: Blueberries are very high in antioxidants & rich in vitamin C.

Also see: Why Are Blueberries So Nutritious?

2. Almonds

Why they help: Almonds are rich in B Vitamins, Magnesium, & Zinc.

Also see: Why Are Almonds Good For Your Skin?

3. Dark Chocolate

Why it helps: Cocoa has a high antioxidant content.

Also see: 15 Fun Facts About Chocolate!

4. Asparagus

Why it helps: Asparagus is rich in folate.

Also see: 5 Reasons To Eat Asparagus!

5. Spinach

Why it helps: Spinach is rich in magnesium and folate.

Also see: Good Reasons To Eat More Spinach!

Why Potassium Is Important & Which Foods To Get It From!

Watch this short and informative video below to find out why potassium is important to good health and which foods to get it from. Also, the video shares a delicious potassium smoothie recipe!

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3 Reasons Bananas Are Good For You!

1. Bananas are a good source of fiber. Bananas provide 3-4 g of fiber each. Although fiber is essential to good health and a healthy digestive system, many people are lacking it in their diet. Fiber is good for your heart, can help promote weight loss, and helps to control blood sugar levels. Eating more fiber may also help to reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. 

2. Bananas are a good source of potassium. A medium banana contains around 420 mg of potassium. Potassium is an important mineral for proper cell function and a healthy heart. Potassium can also help to lower your blood pressure. Low potassium levels can lead to weakness and muscle cramps. 

3. Bananas are good for your digestive system. Bananas contain prebiotics called fructoogliosaccharides which help to nourish the "good bacteria" in your gut. Maintaining a healthy balance of good bacteria in your digestive system is crucial to protecting the body from harmful bacteria that may cause illness.

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5 Vegetables High In Fiber!

Fiber is an important nutrient that many people do not get enough of. It is essential for a healthy digestive system, good for your heart, promotes weight loss, and helps control blood sugar levels. Eating more fiber may help to reduce the risk of diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Add more fiber to your diet by eating more of these five fiber-rich vegetables! 

1) Artichokes

Artichokes contain more fiber per serving than any other vegetable! One medium artichoke contains around 10 grams of fiber. Artichokes are also very high in antioxidants and great for the liver (3 Amazing Health Benefits of Artichokes!). 

A Few Delicious Artichoke Recipes:

Delicious Low Calorie Artichoke Quesadilla!

Light Spinach & Artichoke Dip!

2) Green Peas

One cup of green peas contains around 9 grams of fiber. Eat cooked green peas as a side dish or try adding them to soups, salads, pastas and casseroles! 

3) Broccoli

One cup of broccoli contains about 5 grams of fiber. Broccoli is also a great source of other important nutrients including vitamin C, lutein, and beta carotene. 

4) Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts contain about 4 grams of fiber per cup. Brussels sprouts also help protect against cancer, are high in vitamin C, and contain powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients (3 Great Reasons To Eat Brussels Sprouts!). 

5) Sweet Corn

Sweet corn contains about 4 grams of fiber per cup. Get even more fiber by mixing corn with black beans in this Easy Black Bean Corn Salad! or try this delicious Chili Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob!

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Cabbage!

 

1. Cabbage has been cultivated for over 4000 years! It has been used for nourishment throughout history, by everyone from sailors, to warriors, to the builders of the Great Wall of China!

2. Cabbage has been linked to fertility. According to 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life by David Grotto, "...in some cultures, a bowl of cabbage soup is given to newlyweds the morning after their wedding as part of a fertility ritual. Perhaps that's where the concept for "cabbage patch kids" came from!"

3. Cabbage is a top cancer fighting food! Numerous studies have linked cabbage to cancer prevention. In his book, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Dr. Jonny Bowden calls the cabbage family "probably the most important vegetable in the world from the point of nutritional benefits and cancer fighting ability."

4. Although cabbage is a very healthy choice for most people, people with hypothyroidism should consume it in moderation. This is because cabbage contains some natural substances that can interfere with the function of the thyroid gland.

5. Cabbage juice is sold in many health stores as a popular home remedy for ulcers.