DISCOVER THESE MAGIC FOODS

There is so much in our local food store that we at times never pay attention to, the more we ignore these healthy foods is the more will be our visits to the doctor.  All you need is to eat the right foods and it will save you a lot of money. 

They actually work like magic to some health problems because they are medicinal in nature. So tiny yet so powerful, they are widely recognized and widely available as you can’t miss them in your local food store. They are the kind of antioxidants that once you try them, then they will always be in your kitchen.

Different kinds of foods contain different nutrients but what makes these foods magic is the fact that you don’t need a lot of it for magic in them to work.  A full plate of some other foods that we take will not guarantee you a daily intake of a particular nutrient in them, but with these ones you only need a small portion and you are done for the day.

Much research has been done by different people and groups and one thing that is amazing about the three of them is that they are referred to as herbs. These are foods with amazing kind of benefits and they actually act instantly to some of our health problems. They are the kind of foods that contain so many nutrients as compared to other foods that only have one or two in them.

Ø  Garlic

Garlic is very tiny but it has enormous benefits. All you need is just a clove or two and it will work wonders. It is a very strong antioxidant and a powerful antibiotic as well. Because of its qualities of being an antibiotic, the garlic can serve as a very good food preservative as it inhibits the ability of the germs to grow and reproduce.

Garlic can be blended and taken as juice and it can be cooked with other foods but do not overcook it because the flavor is quite amazing.  Garlic is a source of sulphur that is very crucial in the body.

Garlic contains the following nutrients; vitamin A, B, C, calcium, and also zinc.

Ø  Ginger Root

If you are the kind of person who takes ginger every day, I know you have realized that it is rare for you to get a cold but if you didn’t know that is the reason then you now know why. This is so because ginger is anti-viral therefore, very effective to colds, flue and also sore throats. It actually reduces nausea and increases circulation thus they reduce the chances of internal blood clots.

Ginger contain various nutrients which include; calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, sodium and also vitamins like C, E, and B6

There are people who prefer using ginger in powder form but if possible it is good to use fresh ginger roots as you are assured that all nutrients are intact. Ginger does not require a lot of heating as you will take away most of its nutrients.

Ø  The Lemon

Many people with stomach ulcers will tell you that they can’t use lemon because of the side effects. But talking to the people who can comfortably use lemon, it is a powerful tool in relieving stomach upset. Others will tell you that it works like magic to a running stomach. It is actually helps in digestion. At times when you have overate and wondering how to relieve your stomach, just take a glass of lemon juice and it will clear everything.  A glass of lemon juice in the morning will leave you energized all day.

Among the many benefits of the lemon, it can also be used to preserve foods. Just a small amount of the juice helps you keep your food fresh for sometime as it is antibacterial and anti fungal.

Just like the other two foods that we have mentioned, the lemon also has quite a number of nutrients, these include; calcium, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, minerals and other antioxidants.

One thing that these foods have in common is that they are very powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants are very crucial in our day to day life as they protect our bodies from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals thus boosting our immune system and this is a clear way that if your meals are inclusive of antioxidants then your body’s resistance to diseases will be high.  They also prevent or slow cell damage.

It is good to note that these magic foods should be taken in moderation as they are very powerful.  The best way could be alternating them; for example it wont be advisable to take quite a number of lemons daily, all you need to do is may be take a glass of lemon juice probably three or twice a week.

Always get to know the kind of nutrients contained in the daily meals that you take and this will enable you to be sure that your meal is always balanced with the right nutrients. And now that you know, do not forget to include these magic foods into your diet.