Raw Foods That You Should Include in Your Diet

When we think about raw food, we think about the healthy lifestyle that this type of food enforces. It’s important to know what kind of nutrients we are giving to our body.

An essential fat for our body, particularly for the heart, is omega 3 fatty acid. As the members of the American Heart Association concluded, you should eat 2 portions of fatty fish in a week if you want to be healthier. You can cook this fatty fish in various ways: you can grill it, poach it or bake it.

Here is a list of other foods that are also beneficial for your heart and organism:

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  Nuts

Because nuts have a high level of healthy fats, you should eat them in moderation. You can consume nuts like walnuts, almond, pecans and hazelnuts as a healthy snack. It’s recommended to eat only one serving (one ounce).

• Ground flaxseed

Flaxseeds contain fats and fiber, and they are good for the skin. You can put them in yogurt or soup.

• Avocado

This healthy fat appears to be the star of the season.  Avocados are very delicious, and you can easily introduce them into your daily diet. These fruits also help to eliminate osteoarthritis symptoms. The caloric intake of half an avocado is 160 calories.

• Foods containing Omega-3

When you go shopping, you will observe that some products are fortified with omega 3. These foods are richer in Omega 3 as compared to other products. Read the label before buying the product.

• Beans

There are different types of beans that can be consumed. For example, there are the navy, soybean, kidney and great northern beans. Besides being rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, beans can also be used to improve your mood.

• Eggs

If you are trying to live a healthy life, you can include eggs in your daily diet. One egg has an important nutritious intake: 5 grams of fat, protein, and healthy fat.

• Seeds

Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and pumpkin seeds have healthy fats that help to establish an equilibrium for the cholesterol level. The fats from the plants are better than the fats from the animals.

• Vegetables

Green vegetables are the best sources of Omega 3. In order to be in a healthy shape, it’s ideal to consume daily 2-3 cups of vegetables such as broccoli, kale, spinach, Brussel sprouts. You can eat the vegetables with fish because the fish has a different set of Omega 3.

• Fatty fish

If you want to get your dose of healthy fat, you can eat salmon, tuna, mackerel.

• Olive oil

You can use olive oil instead of regular oil for cooking or as a salad dressing. Olive oil contains healthy fats that are good for the heart and weight loss.

These foods are easy to find and they aren’t expensive. It’s important to treat our body right and to get informed about the food we consume.