Below are a few superfoods you should be enjoying on a regular basis in order to stay at the top of your health game and to meet the demands of your particular stage of life.
1. Cabbage
Both the red and green varieties of cabbage contain indole-3-carbinol, sulphurous compounds and enzymes that detoxify the body and encourage the removal of excess estrogen. The enzymes in cabbage also boost the production of antioxidants that deactivate carcinogens and prevent abnormal growth. For this reason, regular consumption of cabbage is linked to a lower risk of colon cancer and estrogen-related cancers such as breast cancer – two cancers that often strike women approaching menopause. To get the biggest benefit out of the enzymes in cabbage, eat it raw by tossing some shredded cabbage with your favorite vinaigrette for a simple slaw.
Try our Vinaigrette Cabbage Salad.
2. Olive oil
Olive oil is a signature component of one of the healthiest diet patterns in the world – the Mediterranean diet. Studies have linked olive oil to a decreased risk of breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes. The benefits of olive oil are largely due to the high concentration of plant phenols. Plant phenols help keep blood vessels open and free of oxidative stress, leading to better circulation, blood pressure and heart health. Swapping your saturated butter for monounsaturated extra-virgin olive oil also helps ensure that belly fat doesn't creep up on you. Invest in a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil – which is often a vibrant green, not yellow – to maximize the phenolic value of this healthy fat.
Find out which olive oil will go best with your meal.
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