Foodie Friday- Foods to keep you healthy

And once again, I am sick.... that is the downside of being around kids and strangers all the time. Never know what germs they have creeping around them. Yet I always seem to catch whatever it is..

So here is a list of foods I found online that are suppose to keep you healthy or make you feel better:

• Cantaloupe-
  
  Only a quarter of cantaloupe provides almost all the vitamin A needed in one day. Since the beta-carotene in a cantaloupe converts to vitamin A, you get both nutrients at once. Cantaloupe is also an excellent source of vitamin C,vitamin B6, dietary fiber, folate, niacin, and potassium, which helps maintain good blood sugar levels and metabolism. This pale orange power fruit may help reduce our risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
• Blueberries-
  
  These berries offer a high capacity to destroy free radicals that can cause cancer. They have antioxidants which enhance the effects of vitamin C. These antioxidants may help prevent cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, heart disease and cancer.

•  Tomatoes-  Tomatoes help fight heart disease and cancers such as colorectal, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and cancer of the pancreas. Tomatoes are also good sources of vitamin C, A, and K. Fresh, organic tomatoes deliver three times as much of the cancer-fighting carotenoid lycopene. Even organic ketchup is better for you than regular ketchup!
• Sweet Potatoes-An excellent source of vitamin A, C, and manganese, copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron.
•  Spinach and Kale-A cancer-fighter and cardio-helper, spinach and kale top the list as far as green leafy vegetables are concerned. An excellent source of vitamin A and C. Kale is a surprisingly good source of calcium at 25% per cup, boiled. Vitamin K is abundantly found in spinach as well, with almost 200% of the Daily Value available, to help reduce bone loss.
• Bread or pasta-  Make sure it is 100% whole grain. Wheat bran is a cancer-fighting grain that also helps us regulate our bowel movements.
• Brown rice -vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, phosphorus, iron, dietary fiber and essential fatty acids.
• Walnuts-These nuts are packed with omega-3 fats, which is one of the "good" fats. Walnuts have health benefits including cardiovascular protection, better cognitive function, anti-inflammatory advantages relating to asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. They can even help against cancer and also support the immune system.
•  Black Beans and Lentils-Both good sources of fiber that can lower cholesterol, helps to maintain blood sugar levels, with additional minerals and B-vitamins.
• Skim Milk and Yogurt- helps to promote strong bones, offering an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K. These nutrients help protect colon cells from cancer-causing chemicals, bone loss, migraine headaches, premenstrual symptoms, and childhood obesity. Yogurt also includes the essential nutrients such as phosphorous and vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, zinc, potassium, and protein. Yogurt's live bacterial cultures also provide a wealth of health benefits that may help us live longer and strengthen our immune system.
•  Salmon-is high in protein, low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fats.

What no ice cream?!
Do you have any cold remedies?