The best food in the supermarket - Optimal Health!

Eating healthy and varied food is extremely important for the efficient functioning of your body, we all know that. But what are the healthiest products to put on the menu?

Here is a practical list of the 10 healthiest foods that should be on your shopping list!

1. Broccoli

It is a shame that Broccoli is often not very popular with the youth, because this is a vegetable that is bursting with magnesium, calcium, folic acid, iron and especially vitamin C. But the fact that broccoli tops the list is because it contains the substance Sulforaphane. It is known for its protection against some cancers and has a bactericidal effect. This same substance is also found in Brussels sprouts. Dutch broccoli is only available part of the year, but the rest of the year you can enjoy the foreign variety.
It is a shame that Broccoli is often not very popular with the youth, because this is a vegetable that is bursting with magnesium, calcium, folic acid, iron and especially vitamin C. But the fact that broccoli tops the list is due to the fact that it contains the substance Sulforaphane. It is known for its protection against some cancers and has a bactericidal effect. This same substance is also found in Brussels sprouts. Dutch broccoli is only available part of the year, but the rest of the year you can enjoy the foreign variety.

All kinds of citrus fruits are also available all year round, thanks to greenhouse cultivation and the warm (er) foreign countries. Did you know that citrus fruits contain pectin? This substance is important to keep your cholesterol in balance. In addition, they are of course packed with vitamin C and bioflavonoids. The latter is a very strong antioxidant that helps your body fight inflammation, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.
All kinds of citrus fruits are also available all year round, thanks to greenhouse cultivation and the warm (er) foreign countries. Did you know that citrus fruits contain pectin? This substance is important to keep your cholesterol in balance. In addition, they are of course packed with vitamin C and bioflavonoids. The latter is a very strong antioxidant that helps your body fight inflammation, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer.

Garlic stinks, but that's the only downside. The benefits completely overshadow this. If you regularly eat garlic, you are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. In addition, garlic also has an antibacterial and antiviral effect, which greatly reduces the risk of catching a cold, for example. Then there are the benefits for blood pressure, circulation and cholesterol levels. Here is the Allicin in the garlic that can improve these three points.

Not only red pepper, but also cayenne pepper and chili pepper, are chock-full of antioxidants that help your body fight against premature aging, some types of cancer and cardiovascular disease. In addition, red pepper contains the substance capsaicin. That is the substance that provides the sharp taste. This substance causes the brain to produce endorphins, a kind of natural pain reliever. In addition, substances are produced in the stomach that help prevent stomach ulcers.
Not only red pepper, but also cayenne pepper and chili pepper, are chock-full of antioxidants that help your body fight against premature aging, some types of cancer and cardiovascular disease. In addition, red pepper contains the substance capsaicin. That is the substance that provides the sharp taste. This substance causes the brain to produce endorphins, a kind of natural pain reliever. In addition, substances are produced in the stomach that help prevent a stomach ulcer.

Eating grapes is delicious, and above all healthy. But make sure you eat the red and the blue variant. These have the highest content of very strong antioxidants that have much more power than vitamin C and vitamin E. But in addition, blue grapes also contain Phytochemicals, which is good for the veins and which prevents calcification. A glass of red wine has the same effect, but of course in moderation!

The benefits of oily fish are well known by now. Herring, sardines, mackerel and salmon all contain substances that thin the blood, protect against cardiovascular disease and help lower blood pressure. In addition, eating oily fish has an anti-inflammatory effect on, for example, painful periods and joint pain.
The benefits of oily fish are well known by now. Herring, sardines, mackerel and salmon all contain substances that thin the blood, protect against cardiovascular disease and help lower blood pressure. In addition, eating oily fish has an anti-inflammatory effect, such as painful menstruation and joint pain.

All soy-based products have a very high content of phytoestrogens. These protect against prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis and problems associated with menopause. Soy is also known for protecting against osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

Not only the green variety, but also the black variety, is richly filled with strong antioxidants that can protect your body against some forms of cancer and / or cardiovascular disease. The moment you drink four cups of tea a day you already notice an effect: Your blood pressure goes down and the risk of heart disease is reduced by half.
Not only the green variety, but also the black variety, is richly filled with strong antioxidants that can protect your body against some forms of cancer and / or cardiovascular disease. The moment you drink four cups of tea a day you will already notice an effect: Your blood pressure will drop and the risk of heart disease will be reduced by half.

Tomatoes also contain antioxidants that protect against heart complaints, problems with your veins and certain cancers, especially prostate cancer. Another lesser known benefit of tomatoes relates to the eyes. The substances in the tomatoes help your body counteract the deterioration of near vision.

For an efficient functioning of your stomach and intestines, the lactic acid bacteria from yogurt, for example, are indispensable. These lactic acid bacteria help to keep your intestinal flora healthy, for example. Yogurt also has a healing effect with regard to Candida and food allergy and the efficient functioning of the immune system.

The above list is an example of various items you can get in the supermarket that have a positive effect on your health. But if I'm honest, I can still write 50 more. It is true that there are a lot of unhealthy foods available, but make no mistake about the range of healthy foods! These are also well represented!