Right food for the body

Most of us love to eat good food. However, if you are beginning to look like Michael Moore, you probably loved too much. Sure we all have jobs, we cramped all day and by the time we're done, we're confuse whether its dinner or supper time. You thought of rewarding yourself with lard-filled plate and a sack of sugar cake after a long hard day. As the food glides down your throat, you swear; at that moment, its better than sex.

Its good to let your craving monster out once in awhile, but unless your work involves riding a sleigh and a light-bulb nosed reindeer pulling your butt around while you throw stink bombs into chimneys, you probably want to place your craving monster on a leash.

The 'right food' is more important than 'good food'. Globally there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, 300 million of them are obese. These of cause lead to long term problems like diabetes, chronic cardiovascular disease, high blood, hypertension and stroke.

Moderate, yes i mean moderate amount of 'right food' can actually reduce the chances of these chronic disease and your waistline. The next time your wife is cooking, get her to change the menu...*warning: doing it egoistically may be hazardous to health*

Garlic

Whether it actually wards off vampires is moot, but garlic will help you in so many other ways. Its no wonder it was once-believed to have super powers. Garlic boosts the immune system, is a powerful anti-fungal agent, reduces blood cholesterol, assists with blood sugar management and lowers blood pressure. Peel each clove, chop finely and add to cooking food.

Salmon

Very high in omega-3, the essential fatty acid that raises HDL cholesterol and protects against heart attacks by reducing blood clotting. Cut into steaks, lightly brush with oil, squeeze a lemon over them and grill.

Black Pepper

Use it freshly ground - you should be able to smell the oil being released - and it is a powerful blood purifier, and also acts as a digestive aid, meaning it will help you get more out of the food that is added to. Mill over food either at the cooking stage or at the table. Or both.

Spinach & Kale

The most nutritiously efficient vegetables, they are practically bursting with vitamins A, C and K, plus they have a very high iron, potassium, magnesium and folate content. Steam very quickly or eat raw in a salad

Sweet Potatoes

Nutrition-wise, these are higher performing potatoes as they are fantastic source of vitamin C, carotenoids, potassium and fibre.

Olive oil

By far the best oil to use. As it is so loaded with monounsaturated fats, it works to lower LDL cholesterol. It has a lower burning point than vegetable oil, so don't use it for frying - not that you were going to fry anything anyway.

Broccoli

Masses of vitamins C and A, folic acid and the carotenoids that boost your immune system and protects your cells against free radicals. Lightly steam or cut into small florets and eat raw.

Bilberries

A super-performing food that will help reduce the strain on your heart as it eases blood circulation by reducing clotting and clearing deposits from your blood vessel walls. Eat raw or use when baking in pies and muffins.

Tomatoes

an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and rich in lycopene - chemical that is believed to lower the risk of prostate, lung and stomach cancer. Eat raw in salads, use as a base for stews or soups or brush with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill.

Walnuts

The superstar of the nut world, walnuts are rich in monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acid. Walnuts also contain chemicals that keep the artery walls clear, lower the risk of gallstones and help the brain function. Eat them as a snack or chop and add to salads.