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Meat (1/11)
Benefits
Meat, particularly red meat, contains iron which strengthens the blood, builds muscles and brain, and helps the body work properly. ...
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Fish (2/11)
Benefits
Unsaturated fatty acids found in fish increase ‘good’ cholesterol in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. ...
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Dairy Products (3/11)
Benefits
Dairy foods like milk, butter, ghee and cheese contain calcium which helps bone development and strength. Vitamin A strengthens the body’s ...
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Rice (4/11)
Benefits
Rice, like potatoes and pasta, provides starchy carbohydrates which give us energy. Rice also contains protein, which grows and repairs the ...
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Bread (5/11)
Benefits
Like rice, wheat contains starchy carbohydrates, which give us energy, as well as fiber that helps the digestive system, decreasing the ...
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Cooking Oils (6/11)
Benefits
Vegetable and nut oils contain unsaturated fats that reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Olive oil has long been linked to ...
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Chocolate (7/11)
Benefits
Dark chocolate and cocoa contain antioxidants that may help keep arteries healthy thereby lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of ...
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Nuts (8/11)
Benefits
Nuts are high in fiber which helps digestion, rich in vitamins and minerals, and a good source of protein. Nuts also contain ...
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Fruit Juices (9/11)
Benefits
Fruit juices contain some minerals and vitamins such as vitamin C which aids the absorption of some forms of iron, destroys harmful ...
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Coffee (10/11)
Benefits
Coffee stimulates the brain and has been associated with lower risks for dementia. It also reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes and can ...
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Wine (11/11)
Benefits
Taken in moderation—about one glass a day—the antioxidants in wine may keep blood vessels flexible thereby reducing blood pressure and the ...
Weigh up the health benefits and the risks of common foods and drinks.
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