Foods For A Leaner Body

Summer’s approaching and we all want that lean body!
Guess what?!  Vegetables can help – along with a good amount of water intake, balanced lifestyle, exercise, meditation and a nutritious diet.
Here’s a list of foods you can eat to gain a lean body -

Kale – kale is high in vitamins A, C, and K; manganese, antioxidants and fiber

Lemons – increases bone strength

Almonds – great for the heart and blood sugar levels

Spinach – improves vision, bones, blood pressure, immunity, skin, brain and nervous system

Blueberries – high in antioxidants and helps reduce belly fat

Olive oil – improves skin, complexion and slows the aging process

Parsley – rich in vitamin C, folic acid, iron and beta-carotene

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Healthy Snack Ideas

Snacking helps keep your metabolism up throughout the day, helping you burn calories and keep your energy levels up.

Here are some great snack options -

Greek yogurt
Avocado
Dates
Figs
Sweet potato fries
Dark chocolate
Sunflower seeds
Almonds
Walnuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Bananas
Apples
Dried fruits
Glass of milk
Carrots
Basically all fruits

Almonds - Headache Remedy

Did you know that 10-12 almonds is equal to 1-2 aspirins for a headache?

Give it a shot next time you have a headache.

A Cup Full Of Almonds

Just a cup full of almonds -

• has a great source of calcium
• prevents constipation
• fights cravings
• controls blood sugar levels
• contains high levels of Vitamin E
• boosts energy
• is best to eat when soaked over night and skin removed 

Best Foods for Stronger Bones

We have 206 bones.  That's a lot of bones!
And nature made it easy for us to make our bones stronger - just by eating food!

Broccoli
Almonds
Spinach
Bok choy
Kale
Mustard seeds
Flax seeds
Sesame seeds

The foods above are excellent in strengthening the bones.

Eat up!

Foods That Contain Calcium

Another great find. 

Special Foods

Maharishi Ayurveda discusses some special foods that are considered to be extremely revitalizing to the body.  Although, it is recommended that each individual consume the specific foods and maintain the proper diet suitable to your dosha, or body type.

• Whole milk - should be organic, the cows should be well treated, this is important in the Vedic tradition
• Ghee (clarified butter) 
• Fresh mangos
• Fresh oranges 
• Almonds - best eaten in the morning
• Hot water - although technically this isn't a food :) 

Protein in Plant Foods

Interesting find.