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7 Holiday Foods With Health Benefits
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1. Cranberries
Besides fighting urinary tract infections and bad cholestrol, cranberries have a compound in them called proanthocyanidine, which help prevent plaque on teeth. MonkeyBusiness Images/PhotoSpin)
2. Chocolate
High in flavonoids, dark chocolate may help in the battle against heart disease. According to The Cleveland Clinic, “The fat in chocolate comes from cocoa butter and is made up of equal amounts of oleic acid (a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil), stearic and palmitic acids. Stearic and palmitic acids are forms of saturated fat … research shows that stearic acid appears to have a neutral effect on cholesterol, neither raising nor lowering.” (Natalja Stotika/PhotoSpin)
3. Red Wine
Alcohol should be consumed in moderation, but a glass of red wine contains resveratrol, flavonoids and polyphenols, which may fight artery damage and prevent blood-clot formation. The same health benefits can be found by eating purple and red grapes, if you don’t want to consume alcohol. (Natika/PhotoSpin)
4. Turkey
This meat is high in protein (about 32 grams of it in a four-ounce serving), and it contains selenium, which aids the immune system and thyroid. In addition, it is low in saturated fat but high in B vitamins. (MonkeyBusiness Images/PhotoSpin)
5. Green Beans
These skinny green legumes are a delicious low-calorie dish. Loaded with vitamins such as vitamin K (which is important for bone health) and other immune system boosters. Green beans are high in potassium and fiber, too. (Ajay Bhaskar/PhotoSpin)
6. Sweet Potatoes
They might be sweet, but they are also really healthy. The Cleveland Clinic website says that once cup contains 438% of your daily value of Vitamin A, 37% of Vitamin C, 28% of your daily amount of Manganese and 15% of Potassium. (Jaimie Duplass/PhotoSpin)
7. Artichokes
Not as a party dip, but steamed whole. This green, flower-like food can have up to 10 grams of fiber in a medium variety. They are high in Vitamins K and C, in addition to Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese. (hjschneider/PhotoSpin)
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Every time you eat whole foods , you increase your appetite for nutritious foods. It will help.
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