| Many of us are aware of the health benefits that | | | | of strong tea. |
| certain foods, such as spinach and sweet potatoes, | | | | Another surprisingly healthy food is dark chocolate. It |
| provide our bodies with. However, researchers are | | | | has been said that the antioxidants found in dark |
| constantly studying different food products in order to | | | | chocolate may aid in reducing high blood pressure. The |
| find foods with the most health and nutritional value. A | | | | chocolate has to be at least seventy percent cocoa in |
| few surprisingly healthy foods include tea, dark | | | | order to qualify as a part of a healthy diet. However, it |
| chocolate, and fatty fish. | | | | is also important to remember that dark chocolate is a |
| Tea is one of the most beneficial beverages available | | | | dessert and it contains plenty of saturated fat and |
| today. Many people know that tea is rich in | | | | sugar, so it is important to limit yourself to just a small |
| antioxidants and is beneficial for the heart. However, | | | | portion daily. |
| there are currently other studies under investigation | | | | The last addition to the healthy food list is fatty fish. |
| which speculate that tea may be beneficial in reducing | | | | Trout, herring, tuna, salmon, sardines, and mackerel are |
| chances of cancer and Alzheimer's disease. So, the | | | | all rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega- 3 fatty acids |
| first question you may have is what kind of tea is the | | | | are known to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots |
| best and how much should I be drinking? Any tea that | | | | and reduce the chances of a heart attack. However, it |
| comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis is healthy | | | | is important not to eat these foods fried. Be sure that |
| for your body. It can black, green or white tea. What | | | | you grill or broil your fish in order to gain its most |
| you want to do is boil some water and make a strong | | | | beneficial nutrients. |
| cup of tea. Iced tea as well as bottled tea is not truly | | | | These foods are not only healthy but also delicious, so |
| as rich and healthy as hot brewed tea. Iced tea is | | | | why not give them a try and feel better about your |
| usually diluted and bottled tea loses its potency over | | | | diet. |
| time. So the best thing to do is to brew your own cup | | | | |