Some Foods You Can't Go Wrong Eating

Food labels can sometimes be deceptive. For example, "wholesome" is sometimes found on packages of white bread and cupcakes. Cupcakes are loaded with artificial fats and sugars and are essentially without nutrients. And we all know the story of white bread. It has even become a term in the language that means "without substance."

A fruit or vegetable product can be labeled "organically grown" and still be doused with chemicals and preservatives after it is harvested, especially if it comes from a distant part of the world. Even the word "nutrition" has come under scrutiny as of late.

Just because food is nutritional doesn't mean that it's good for you. Nutritional was a word coined by food scientists to establish minimum nutritional requirements. (Remember the food pyramid?) So food that is over processed and loaded with chemicals can still be nutritious.

The most healthy diet is one that focuses mostly on plants, but also has a wide variety of foods that are minimally processed. That means stay out of the middle aisles of the supermarket. Better yet, abandon the supermarket altogether and stick to the farmer's markets if there is one near you.

According to Medical News Today and the January issue of Food Technology magazine, here are a few foods that you really can't go wrong eating:

Whole grains.

It has been shown that barley and other whole grains can reduce cholesterol if eaten on a regular basis. Brown rice has been shown to help control Type 2 diabetes. And rye has been shown to reduce hunger after lunch if eaten for breakfast.

Nuts.

Almonds and whole hazelnuts have been shown to help the heart. Pecans can help your neurons, while pistachios have an anti-inflammatory effect. Walnuts can help Type 2 diabetics from getting cardiovascular problems.

Fruits and vegetables.

Broccoli and cauliflower can help men with their prostrates. Raspberries have been shown to help prevent tumors in mice, while blueberries can help mental function and improve insulin sensitivity in non-diabetic obese women.

Canned tomatoes can help reduce your blood pressure. So does daily servings of garlic. And finally, pomegranate juice has been priliminarily shown to help prevent complications in people on dialysis.

Source: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/213779.php