5 foods to add to your diet

Date: 20th March 2007, Source: Althealth News

Health magazine's March issue tells us womenfolk which five foods we should eat. Never ones to hoard such valuable information, we offer it to you now:

Cranberries. Yep, they're good for fighting those pesky urinary tract infections. They also put up their dukes against stomach bugs, certain types of cancer and skin disease. And no, only eating the jellied variety the fourth Thursday in November doesn't count.


Walnuts. Bring on those omega-3s, baby, which can help increase good cholesterol and reduce inflammation. And no, while a big slab of Grandma's Extra-Butter Walnut Deluxe Cake is indeed delicious, you're even better off with a handful of bare naked walnuts.


Beans. Magnesium! Potassium! Folate! And yes, fiber! Plus they could prevent heart disease as well as help fend off colon cancer. And no, while the refried variety accompanying your extra-cheesy enchiladas are tasty, you might also want to eat some of the canned variety. Rinse 'em to reduce the sodium.


Fish. Eating seafood rich in – yep, them again – omega-3s twice weekly could reduce your risk of heart disease. And no, fish sticks or crispy battered fillets at a fast-food restaurant aren't exactly what the studies have in mind.


Tomatoes. Gimme an L for lycopene. Studies have shown that women who consume diets high in this antioxidant can have as much as a 50-percent reduced risk of developing breast cancer. And, no, a spoonful of sauce on an extra-pepperoni pizza slice won't quite cut it, though ordering extra sauce will help things along.