Healthy living does not mean having to resist every culinary temptation. Which foods you can enjoy with all your senses and without regret, we show you here. To do so, we present a diverse selection of seven foods – from apples to fish and peppers to chocolate, there are many a treat to be had!
Water
Water makes up 60 percent of the human body – at least one and a half to two liters should be consumed daily. It transports nutrients and oxygen to the cells. In stressful situations or during physical exertion, water prevents the body from becoming overly acidic. If you want to lose weight, you should drink regularly: Water not only relieves the feeling of hunger, it also boosts the energy metabolism. Cheap and healthy, it comes straight from the tap. Anyone who tries the many new varieties from the bottle will be amazed at the variety of tastes.
Apples
Okay, Adam and Eve did not get the apple well – but in principle, the enjoyment of Cox and Co. is recommended at any time. Apples contain over 20 minerals such as potassium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, plus pectins – water-soluble dietary fiber – and vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E. Apples are filling and contain only about 50 calories per 100 grams. Bite into it!
Peppers
Three times as much vitamin C as citrus fruits, fiber that gently boosts digestion and calcium that is good for bones and joints: if you want to be fit, eat peppers! Red and yellow peppers also contain particularly high levels of beta-carotene, which helps skin cells grow, while green ones are rich in vitamin E, which protects body cells from free radicals.
Cabbage
A, B, C, and E – cabbage masters almost the complete vitamin alphabet. In addition, this winter vegetable provides minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, as well as fiber, which keeps you full for a long time and aids digestion. Its glucosinolates (flavorings) strengthen the immune system and are even said to protect against cancer. From white and red cabbage to Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi and broccoli, many varieties ensure that the menu is never boring.
Pineapple
When stressed: eat pineapple! The juicy fruit takes tense people to another world not only because of its exotic taste. It contains the amino acid tryptophan, which is further processed to the mood elevator serotonin. Magnesium and calcium strengthen the nerves, potassium the heart, zinc the immune system and iodine the ability to think. Its high bromelain content has earned the pineapple a reputation as a miracle fruit. The protein-splitting enzyme promotes digestion and fat breakdown – but it has never made anyone slim.
Fish
Friday – Fish Day: the German Nutrition Society recommends eating fish once a week because it is rich in iodine. This trace element is consumed in the production of thyroid hormones, which are important for healthy growth. In addition, fish contains protein, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and D, as well as potassium, zinc, fluorine and selenium, a trace element that strengthens the immune system. Fatty fish such as herring and mackerel provide polyunsaturated fatty acids that protect against heart disease.
Chocolate
If it didn’t contain sugar, it would even be good for teeth – chocolate provides fluorine and tannin. Dark bars with a cocoa content of over 55 percent are also particularly rich in antioxidants, which fight free radicals and can therefore prevent cardiovascular disease, for example. On top of that, it provides us with tryptophan, which the body needs to produce the good mood hormone serotonin. However, you should only ever let a small piece melt on your tongue. Because 100 grams of chocolate also contains about 40 grams of fat and over 500 calories….
