Fittest Foods for 2014
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Fittest Foods for 2014
Resolved to being healthier this year? Having a diet full of these 15 foods will help you along
your way.
Turkey Breast (3 oz serving)
• Benefits• High in B vitamins, zinc,
selenium, amino acids, virtually no saturated fats
• Stats Per Serving• 72 calories, 21 grams
protein
• Eat 3 servings per week
Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)
• Benefits• Heart healthy monounsaturated
fat, anti inflammatory properties
• Stats Per Serving• 119 calories, 10 grams
monounsaturated fat (the good fat)
• Eat 2 tablespoons daily, ideally replacing butter or lard
Black Beans (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• High in fiber, complex carb
that delivers hours of energy, no saturated fats, good source of iron
• Stats Per Serving• 227 calories, 15 grams of
fiber
• Eat 2 cups per week
Green Tea (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Proven to aid in weight loss,
cancer prevention, acid reflux reduction, and a whole host of other things
• Stats Per Serving• 2 calories, a million health
benefits
• Drink 1-3 cups per day
Eggs (1 large egg)
• Benefits• Muscle building amino acids,
high dose of choline vitamin
• Stats Per Serving• 74 calories, 4 grams of
amino acid, 6 grams protein
• Eat 3-7 eggs per week
Milk (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Besides strengthening bones,
dairy releases fat burning hormones
• Stats Per Serving• 118 calories, 8 grams, 30% daily
calcium
• Consume 2-3 servings of dairy daily
Soy (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Protein of meat, fiber of whole
grain, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals of fruits and vegetables
• Stats Per Serving• 300 calories, 17 grams figer,
3300 mg Potassium
• Eat 2 servings per week
Beef (3oz serving of 80% lean cut)
• Benefits• Muscle building amino acids,
iron, zinc, B6, B12, selenium, phosphorus, niacin, riboflavin
• Stats Per Serving• 163 calories, 22 grams
protein
• Eat 3-4 servings per week
Water (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Remove toxins, insulate joints,
prevent kidney stones, hydrates the body, aids weight loss, etc, etc, etc.
• Stats Per Serving• 0 calories, plethora of
minerals
• Drink 8 cups per day
Yogurt (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Same pros as milk, plus boosts
the number of probiotics in intestines (aids in digestion and easing acid reflux)
• Stats Per Serving• 154 calories, 12 grams of protein
• Consume 3 Servings of dairy daily
Spinach (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Fiber, calcium, and beta
carotene that boost immune health and vision
• Stats Per Serving• 7 calories, 5 grams fiber,
460% of daily vitamin K requirement
• Eat 2-3 servings per week
Tomatoes (1 cup serving)
• Benefits• Besides being a powerful
aphrodisiac, tomatoes are one of the best foods to help prevent prostrate cancer
• Stats Per Serving• 83 calories, 30% of daily
vitamin C
• Eat 4 servings per week
Oatmeal (1/2 cup serving)
• Benefits• Soluble fiber that helps
promote weight loss and protect your heart, immunity boosting zinc
• Stats Per Serving• 148 calories, 16 grams fiber,
20 grams protein
• Eat 3-4 servings per week
Blueberries (1/2 cup serving)
• Benefits• Packed full of fiber, vitamins,
minerals and antioxidants that fight disease and boost memory
• Stats Per Serving• 41 calories, 5 grams fiber
• Eat 3-4 servings per week
Salmon (3 oz serving)
• Benefits• Dense in omega-3 fatty acids
to boost memory and fight weight gain, high in lean protein
• Stats Per Serving• 121 calories, 20 grams
protein
• Eat 3-4 servings per week