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PostSubject: 5 Best (and Worst) Holiday Foods   5 Best (and Worst) Holiday Foods EmptySat 04 Dec 2010, 7:27 pm

1.Sweet Potatoes:Sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. An excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, they are also a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium. Best of all, they have a go?t as a dessert!The "soft "in these potatoes comes froman enzyme that converts most of the tubers starches sugars as m?laughs.ugg leona sale This softness s'intensifies during storage and the potato is cooked. C 'is a favorite holiday should beadd to your meals throughout theyear.
2.Cranberries:Legend has it that the Indians shared with the pilgrims cranberries at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. There is evidence thatthey were well aware of some of the benefits of these drugs pie berries.They rich in antioxidants have been something.ugg capstone sale Cranberries are low in calories and high in fiber and potassium, making them a perfect game ofhealthy eating. In addition, these pretty little berries contain compounds with unique antibacterial properties which may help prevent urinary tract infections.
3.BCocoa:Chocoholics, rejoice!This sweet treats (in moderation, of s?r) is linked to health benefits. Clinical studies show that eating small amounts of chocolate (one piece per day ofabout 30 calories) lowered systolic blood pressure of 2.9 mm / Hg C 'in turn, can reduce your risk of heart chocolate disease.Choose stroke or coronary black containing at least 70 percent cocoa.ugg cassady sale Those containing high levels of flavonoids?antioxidants responsible for its health benefits. Several long-term studies have shown that this type of dark chocolate can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good cholesterol). Read our first choice of our baking chocolate tasting at theblind.
4-5.Turkey:Eating any high-quality protein helps trigger satiety so you are less likely to engage in it lesshealthy foods. And turkey meat, black or white, is theOne source of protein and lower in calories, you can eat. A serving of three ounces skinless turkey breast contains about 120 calories and one gram of fat.Tip: Cut the skin before eating - c 'This is where lie the most fat and calories.Green Beans:Green beans are one of the healthiest foods you can eat during the holidays (or at any time of theyear).Women's Lynnea They are a good source of vitamins A, C and K, manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, folic acid and iron. The key is how you prepare them. drowning them in butter or cream sauce calories is the best way?is to deny these benefits with an excess of fat and calories. Best?Boil or steam, anduse healthy seasonings (and butter, in moderation).
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