Nutrition plays an important role in the health and longevity of everyone.In particular, as age increases, the functions of the body gradually decrease, the choice of nutritious foods needs to be focused.Here are 4 foods rich in nutrients that are very good for health and help prevent chronic diseases effectively.
4 foods rich in nutrients are very good for longevity
1. Eggs
Eggs are easy to find food but can provide rich protein content and nutrients such as vitamins A, B, D, E, K, Omega-3, Zinc and Choline, especially beneficial to health.
Research by the University of Beijing (China) shows that people who eat 4-7 eggs per week have a relatively high APOA1 level.This means eating eggs to help increase the "good" HDL cholesterol content and reduce the "bad" LDL cholesterol level in the body, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and death from cardiovascular disease, stroke, thereby helping to pull.long life.
In particular, egg yolk contains a substance called choline.Choline is known as the essential nutrients for the brain development.Choline is essential for the synthesis of brain neurotransmitters - acetylcholine, which can promote brain cell development, activate the brain's neurotransmitter, improving the transmission speed and the speed of information and information.Enhance the memory of the brain.
Eggs are good for the heart, helping to extend life.(Photo: California Avocados)
2. Sardines
A study published in Frontiers In Nutrition magazine in 2023 showed that sardines contain many essential nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and omega-3.
Omega-3 in sardines has strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.They can help improve blood flow and vascular function, while reducing risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure and high blood fat.
In addition, taurine, calcium, magnesium amino acids in sardines have the effect of enhancing bone health, regulating blood sugar, decreased triglycerides, stabilizing blood pressure, thereby reducing the risk of diabetes and heart diseasecircuit.Early prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and diabetes is especially beneficial for the health and longevity of the elderly.
Sardines are popular fish, familiar to Vietnamese people.In Vietnam, sardines are highly caught in Quang Ninh, Thanh Hoa, Thai Binh, ... and areas near the Red River.Therefore, people can add sardines to the diet to help prevent disease.
Sardines are popular fish, familiar to Vietnamese people, which can help prevent many chronic diseases.(Photo: Bon Appetit)
3. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are excellent lycopene supply, an anti -inflammatory botanical compound that enhances cardiovascular health and prolongs life.Lycopene is an antioxidant that helps combat free radical molecules that can damage cells and affect your immune system.
Foods high in lycopene such as tomatoes, which can reduce the risk of lung cancer, stomach cancer or prostate cancer.Some studies show that Lycopene may help prevent diseases in the pancreas, colorectal, throat, mouth, breast and cervix.
Tomatoes are also one of the foods that are favored by people in the green area (the areas of longevity people in the world).
Tomatoes containing lycopene may reduce the risk of lung cancer, stomach cancer or prostate cancer.(Photo: giavivietan)
4. Beans
All beans are rich in nutrients including vitamins, minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, zinc;Essential amino acids - Lysine are also high in protein and fiber.
The fiber in the beans helps the intestinal bacteria are healthy, reduce inflammation and enhance immunity.However, very few people eat enough fiber.In addition, beans also contain more plant protein, better for health because it has more nutrients and less calories than animal proteins.
Studies show that soluble fiber in beans can cut 'bad' cholesterol and help prevent type 2 diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar.
One study found that eating beans 4 times/week may help reduce the risk of heart disease by 22%.Another study showed that eating about 20g of beans a day can extend the life of about 8 years.
Each bean has some outstanding nutritional ingredients, so experts recommend that people should eat beans to maximize the benefits from this food.