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Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Fruits

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Nutrient-dense foods are low in calories and provides vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.They are also usually rich in fiber with higher in water content which tends to make us feel full faster and for longer. ANDI stands for “ Aggregate Nutrient Density Index .” An ANDI score is showed in scales from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. Dr. Fuhrman originally developed the ANDI scoring system to rank foods according to micro nutrients per calorie, including vitamins, minerals, and as many known beneficial phytochemicals as possible. H = N/C (Health = Nutrients / Calories) He says," Adequate consumption of micro nutrients – vitamins, minerals, and many other phytochemicals – without overeating on calories, is the key to achieving excellent health. Micro nutrients fuel proper functioning of the immune system and enable the detoxification and cellular repair mechanisms that protect us from chronic diseases". According to  Dr. Fuhrman  ANDI food score,

10 Super Benefits of Spinach

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"Eat spinach and get supercharged strength like Popeye". 10 Super Benefits of Spinach 1.Spinach is a very good source of Vitamin A. Helps to maintain healthy hair, skin and mucous membranes, assists protein synthesis, prevents and fights viral and respiratory infections,essential for eye health,assists in growth and bone formation and also helps to prevent night blindness. 2.Spinach is a  nutrient-dense food with lot of vitamins and  minerals.It  is low in Saturated Fat and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese. 3.Spinach is GOOD for Eye Health .It is rich in Antioxidants like Lutein & Zeaxanthin,Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which are very good for eyes Health.Protects the eyes from various eye diseases and also from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. 4

7 Iron Rich Natural Foods

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List of seven super natural foods to treat anemia: 1. Beetroot Kheer :             Peel the beetroot skin.Slice them into small pieces.Add a cup of coconut milk and cashews.Include jaggery for sweetness and grind. 2 .Plantain Flower Chutney:                  As usual clean the Plantain Flower and cut them into small pieces.Add Roasted gram,ginger,green chilly,salt and shredded coconut.Finally grind. 3. Soup with drumstick leaves:                        Add  Garlic,pepper,ginger,salt,cumin seeds with drumstick leaves.Boil it.Finally filter it. 4.Mint Juice:       Grind  Mint leaves,lemon juice,jaggery and water.Helps to be active,aids in treating urinary infections. 5.Fruit Salad:        Pineapple slices,Pomegranate,Guava slices mix and serve as salad. 6. Vegetable Salad:        Carrot,beetroot cut into small pieces.Add red chilly powder,cumin powder and salt.Also cut coriander leaves and curry leaves into small pieces.Mix all and serve as Vegetable salad. 7.