Spring into Good Food

It’s springtime. The season that represents fresh beginnings. So why not use this new start to incorporate a new and healthy diet into your life?   

A healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat and rich in fruits and vegetables can lower “bad” LDL cholesterols. It can even reverse the progression of coronary disease and lower the risks of certain cancers. All it takes is eating the right things. And all that requires is a few simple lifestyle choices. The same lifestyle choices Mom has been recommending for years…

Add fruits, beans, whole grains, fish and small portions of lean meat to your diet and you’re on your way to a new and healthy you. So let’s spring into good food and good eating habits and by the time summer rolls in, we’ll be feeling and looking better!

These foods are not only tasty but are rich in antioxidants and other disease-fighting substances but will help lower your blood pressure.     

- beets
- cranberries
- kidney beans
- red apples
- sweet cherries
- strawberries

Garlic, leeks and white onions will help reduce the risk of cancer. They are also great for your heart and will lower your cholesterol and blood pressure.

Most berries – along with being exceptionally tasty – are also packed with antioxidants. They can help to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related memory loss.

Foods rich in beta-carotene such as carrots, mangos, peaches, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and apricots fight off cancer risks, and, yes, it’s true – are good for our eyes.   

Making sure you get your daily required amount of vitamin C is essential for your good health. It will also keep your skin, teeth and bones strong. You can find vitamin C in: grapefruit, nectarines, oranges, papaya, peaches, pears, pineapple, tangerines, yellow peppers, and lemons – just to name a few.

These delicious foods are highly healthful and, if incorporated into your diet, reduce the risk of cancers and heart disease.  So why not spring into the new season with a new and healthy lifestyle? You’ll be rewarded with looking good and feeling good. And that’s a win/win combo!