| Many of us are aware of the health benefits that | | | | brew your own cup of strong tea. |
| certain foods, such as spinach and sweet potatoes, | | | | Another surprisingly healthy food is dark chocolate. It |
| provide our bodies with. However, researchers are | | | | has been said that the antioxidants found in dark |
| constantly studying different food products in order | | | | chocolate may aid in reducing high blood pressure. |
| to find foods with the most health and nutritional | | | | The chocolate has to be at least seventy percent |
| value. A few surprisingly healthy foods include tea, | | | | cocoa in order to qualify as a part of a healthy diet. |
| dark chocolate, and fatty fish. | | | | However, it is also important to remember that dark |
| Tea is one of the most beneficial beverages available | | | | chocolate is a dessert and it contains plenty of |
| today. Many people know that tea is rich in | | | | saturated fat and sugar, so it is important to limit |
| antioxidants and is beneficial for the heart. However, | | | | yourself to just a small portion daily. |
| there are currently other studies under investigation | | | | The last addition to the healthy food list is fatty fish. |
| which speculate that tea may be beneficial in reducing | | | | Trout, herring, tuna, salmon, sardines, and mackerel |
| chances of cancer and Alzheimer's disease. So, the | | | | are all rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega- 3 fatty |
| first question you may have is what kind of tea is | | | | acids are known to lower cholesterol, prevent blood |
| the best and how much should I be drinking? Any tea | | | | clots and reduce the chances of a heart attack. |
| that comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis is | | | | However, it is important not to eat these foods fried. |
| healthy for your body. It can black, green or white | | | | Be sure that you grill or broil your fish in order to gain |
| tea. What you want to do is boil some water and | | | | its most beneficial nutrients. |
| make a strong cup of tea. Iced tea as well as bottled | | | | These foods are not only healthy but also delicious, |
| tea is not truly as rich and healthy as hot brewed | | | | so why not give them a try and feel better about |
| tea. Iced tea is usually diluted and bottled tea loses | | | | your diet. |
| its potency over time. So the best thing to do is to | | | | |