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As the saying goes, you are what you eat. As with most sayings that stick, this one has a basis in reality. The foods we eat greatly affect our health for better or for worse, and there are so many areas of health that stand to benefit when we eat the right things. Your diet can help you avoid common diseases and make you feel good in your day-to-day life.
Below are suggestions for foods to keep in your diet for five specific areas of health including your heart, kidneys, skin, sex life, and sleep.
1. What To Eat For A Healthy Heart
Heart disease is by far the number one cause of death in America. In 2014 alone, it was the cause of 614,348 deaths, according to data from the CDC. While there are multiple factors that can account for an individual's heart health, eating a heart-healthy diet will significantly help reduce your chances of contracting heart disease or other heart-related ailments. For a healthier heart, try working the following foods into your diet:
● Whole Grains
● Oatmeal
● Blueberries
● Dark chocolate
● Citrus fruits
● Nuts
● Extra virgin olive oil
● Flax Seeds
● Avocados
● Broccoli
● Spinach
● Kale
● Fatty Fish (Salmon, Tuna)
● Lentils
● Garlic
● Green tea
2. What To Eat For Healthy Kidneys
As of 2010 one in 10 adults in the United States (more than 20 million people) had chronic kidney disease of varying levels of seriousness. Whether or not you're among these statistics, keeping your kidneys healthy is of critical importance for living a comfortable life. Eat these foods to keep your kidney health in good shape:
● Cranberries
● Blueberries
● Strawberries
● Raspberries
● Cherries
● Apples
● Grapes
● Egg white
● Garlic
● Red bell peppers
● Cabbage
● Cauliflower
● Fish
3. What To Eat For Healthy Skin
Beauty products aren't the only way to make your skin look and feel good. While it’s always good to use a moisturizer, there are plenty of foods that can also help you maintain healthy skin. Keep these foods in your regular rotation:
● Carrots
● Apricots
● Spinach
● Tomatoes
● Blueberries
● Beans
● Peas
● Lentils
● Salmon
● Nuts
● Kale
● Orange peel
● Rosemary
● Soy
● Almond milk
● Oysters
● Chickpeas
4. What To Eat For A Healthy Sex Life
While you may not think about food as having an impact on life in the bedroom, the fact is that certain foods can increase your sex drive and enhance sexual performance and pleasure. If you feel like you could use a little help in this department, don't hesitate to work the following into your diet:
● Avocados
● Almonds
● Strawberries
● Seafood
● Arugula
● Citrus fruits
● Seafood
● Spinach
● Basil
● Cinnamon
● Watermelon
● Celery
● Cayenne pepper
● Garlic
● Vanilla
● Bananas
5. What to Eat For Healthy Sleep
Getting plenty of rest is key to your well-being. If you’re having trouble sleeping, there are plenty of foods and drinks that can help you, and make for healthier alternatives to drugs that can lead to addiction. Try these:
● Warm milk
● Chamomile tea
● Passionfruit tea
● Lemon, Ginger, and Honey Tea
● Lemon Balm Tea
● Tart cherry juice
● Cherries
● Fish
● Chicken
● Turkey
● Jasmine rice
● Kale
You've probably noticed a fair amount of overlap with some of the foods listed. Chances are that if you incorporate most or all of the foods into your diet and pair that healthy eating with regular exercise, you’ll be doing all the right things to help your body thrive, even beyond the areas covered in this article.
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