Wednesday, April 12, 2006

HEALTHY FOODS of the world

Many of your favorite global ingredients just happen to have great health benefits:

1. Spain/Greece/Arabs: Olive Oil - Antioxidant-rich olive oil protects against heart disease.
2. Japan: Soy - Protein-packed soy is linked to the prevention of cancer and osteoporosis.
3. Greece: Yogurt - Among yogurt's benefits: enhanced immunity, improved lactose intolerance, and stronger bones.
4. India: Lentils - Lentils give you protein, cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber, and lots of iron.
5. Korea: Kimchi - Loaded with key vitamins, kimchi contains healthy bacteria that aids digestion.

Find out more about each of these foods and get some delicious recipes by reading Health.com's article "World's Healthiest Foods."

What foods have you discovered to be the best when it comes to aiding and/or curing a health problem?

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