What is the Best Diet?

Truth is, there is no perfect diet for humans. The only fact that could reasonably be called a universal truth when it comes to diest is this: The more plant foods, the better. How you eat is as important as what you eat. Mindfulness and consciousness in eating - like in everything else in life - contribute to healthy and wellbeing. Real food - whole food witn minimal processing - contains a virtual pharmacy of nutrients, phytochemicals, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and healthful fats, and can keep you alive and thriving into your tenth decade.

SUPER-TEN (awesome food that should be in your menu)

1. Asparagus: loaded with folic acid, vitamin C, and glutathione precursors.
2. Avacado: contains lots of Vitamin E, glutathione, and monounsaturated fats that doesnt require an insulin respones.
3. Onions: Contains many important flavanoids, especially quercetin, which supports the immune system, improves prostate health, and is perhaps the major nutrient responsible for the "French Paradox".
4. Spinach: spinach contains lutein, which helps prevent macular degeneration and is instrumental in both lung and heart health. It is also one the best sources of calcium.
5. Pomegranate: pomegranate is a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to assist in plague regression in both the carotid arteries and the heart.
6. Wild Alaskan Salmon: an outstanding protein source with the vital carotenoid called astaxanthin. This caratenoid prevents lipid peroxidation and assist in mending DNA breakdown. It is 17 times more powerful than grape seed extracts and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E. It is the carotenoid that gives the orange color to salmon fish. (Note: wild salmon differs from farm-bred).
7. Broccoli: contains sulfur compounds that assist in detoxifying the body. A major source of cancer-preventing compounds such as sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol.
8. Almonds: great monounsaturated fat containing precious gamma tocopherol, a vital nutrient that neutralises the perioxynitrite radical, a dangerous free radical that causes destruction to cellular endothelial membranes.
9. Seaweeds: contains all fifty-six minerals and especially natural iodine, which are needed for the thyroid gland. Magnesium, chlorophyll and alginates are also vital for optimum health.
10. Eggs: egg is the standard for all other foods for protein content. It's a great source of vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B12, and cholie - a nutrient required by all cell membranes. Also, eggs contain lutein, a nutrient that protects the eyes. (Egg should be eaten wholesomely, that means including the yolk! Yummy!)