6. Berries
Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries -- you name it, they've got it. These colourful gifts from nature contain substances that offer protection against cancer, harmful bacteria such as E. coli and help in fighting off urinary-tract infections.
7. Omega-3 eggs
Eating omega-3 eggs in moderation (no more than five per week) is an excellent way to sneak in more of this "good fat" into your diet. This type of egg is now available in most grocery stores.
8. Yams
A healthier alternative to the white potato. Yams are filled with carotenes that provide protection against tumour growth and heart disease. To include more carotenes, also think orange and green -- carrots, squash, apricots, spinach and broccoli.
9. Seeds
An excellent snack food high in omega-3 fatty acids, zinc and iron. For optimal nutritional value, it is best to eat seeds raw. Sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds are delicious sprinkled over top of a salad.
10. Garlic
This sometimes stinky food is a powerful anti-fungal, an anti-viral and an anti-bacterial. Studies show garlic lowers cholesterol and blood pressure. In order to benefit from these health-boosting effects, it is important to mash the garlic prior to eating.
Dr. Joey Shulman is a chiropractor, nutritionist and a writer. She currently practises in Toronto and is the author of Winning the Food Fight, a book about pediatric nutrition. For more information, visit www.drjoey.com.
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