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Functional Foods
Almonds Lowers LDL and total cholesterol Reduces risk of heart disease
Avacado Reduces risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and osteoporosis
Beans
Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes
Blueberries Reduces risk of cancer
Broccoli Lowers LDL cholesterol Reduces risk of cancer Maintains healthy immune system
Cheese
May decreases risk of certain cancers
Citrus Fruits Reduces risk of certain cancers
Cranberries Improves urinary tract health and prevents infection
Reduces risk of heart diseaseImproves urinary tract health and prevents infection Reduces risk of heart disease
Garlic Reduces risk of cancer Lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure
Milk
Reduces risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure and colon cancer
Olive Oil Reduces heart disease risk by improving cholesterol levels
Salmon Improves mental and visual function
Soy
Reduces risk of heart disease Reduces risk of certain cancers in some people Lowers LDL cholesterol Eases menopausal symptoms Reduces risk of heart disease
Spinach Maintains healthy vision
Tea, Black and Green Reduces risk for stomach, esophageal, and skin cancers, and heart disease
Tomatoes Reduces risk of prostate cancer and heart attack
Tuna
Reduces risk of heart disease
Walnuts Enhances mental functioning Lowers total and LDL cholesterol and reduces risk of heart disease
Whole Grains
Reduces risk of certain cancers and heart disease
Wine, Red and Grapes/grape juice Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer
Yogurt, cultured dairy products Improves intestinal health
Reduces risk of cancer Reduces cholesterol
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